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Why a Bed-Time Ritual Can Bring You a Goodnight Sleep

By Mike Pukanic August 15, 2021

If the mere thought of sleep is keeping you awake at night, you’re not alone. In the United States, it is estimated that between 50-70 million people suffer from sleep disorders that affect their quality of sleep and ultimately, their overall health and well-being…

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5 Best Medical Alert Systems

By Jessica Thomas July 02, 2021

We don’t want to believe that we get more fragile as we get older, but we do. While that’s not inevitable, there are a lot of things you can do to keep yourself in amazing health, like a great diet and physical exercise. It also helps to be informed about what changes are happening with […]

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4 Fashion Over 50 Tips from Our Sisters in Italy and France

By Margaret Manning June 22, 2021

Whenever I travel, I am always amazed by the diverse ways that my sisters express their style around the world. The women in every single country – from the U.S. and Canada to Italy and France and everywhere in-between – have something special to share!

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Exploring Clothing for Hot Flashes: My Top 4 Natural Fabrics That Also Protect the Planet

By Penelope Jane Whiteley May 13, 2021

This may seem an unusual article to write for women who are over 60, but, like me, there are still many women having to deal with some of the less pleasant effects of menopause. So, if you are one of those women and are still sweating, this little article…

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Best Multivitamins and Supplements for Women Over 50

By Sixty and Me April 15, 2021

Are you considering adding supplements or a multivitamin to your daily regimen? Even if we eat a balanced diet and take care of ourselves, we may need to supplement with vitamins and minerals as we age. Vitamin deficiencies may creep up…

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Health Resources for Older Women

By Sixty and Me April 04, 2021

The golden years are often some of the best years of our life. They do, however, come with an increased risk of health issues. Many of these health problems affect women only for biological reasons.  We look at 15 of the most common issues that affect older women and the health resources available to support […]

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4 Tips for Building a Strong Relationship with Your Daughter-in-Law

By Pamela Reynolds March 24, 2021

Are you trying to improve your relationship with your daughter-in-law? Do you want to create a better understanding and reduce tension? If these are a few of the questions that frequently enter your mind, then read on for some answers…

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EchoS: The No-Radiation Method to Determine Bone Density and Quality

By Sarah Purcell March 23, 2021

How many times have you gone to get your bone density tested? If you have done it even once, you know that the procedure involves radiation. Although many clinicians remind us that the radiation levels for many tests are low, I do know that women across…

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Are Older Women Showing Too Much Skin?

By Andrea Pflaumer March 22, 2021

Not long ago the eternally sexy Susan Sarandon appeared at an awards ceremony wearing a white tuxedo pantsuit, with lapels cut almost to her waist, revealing a good portion of her cleavage. Her bust was covered by a black bra/bustier…

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How a Low Functioning Thyroid Can Lead to Weight Gain After 50

By Julie Dargan March 21, 2021

Thyroid problems and weight gain can be directly linked. Thyroid issues develop over time. You may have been displaying signs of low thyroid function in your 30s or 40s but were able to push through it. You were able to exercise a little more…

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