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How to Cope with a Loss of Appetite After 60

By Joy Stephenson-Laws August 06, 2023

According to statistics, up to 30 percent of us will experience changes in appetite as we age. This is a complaint my mom started having in her mid-60s. Foods she loved to eat as a teen or young adult just didn’t whet her appetite anymore…

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Step into Your Power – And Become a Queen!

By Janet Gourand July 16, 2023

Did you know that postmenopausal women comprise the largest demographic group in America? The ancient tripartite divisions of Maiden, Mother, and Crone have become even more relevant as the Crone stage now represents one third…

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The 3 Types of Exercises to Get Rid of Belly Fat Naturally Over 55!

By Aubrey Reinmiller April 21, 2023

An important event is coming up, maybe it’s a wedding, a bucket list vacation, or a celebration. Reaching into your closet you pull out your favorite dress, you look at it, you remember how you felt the last time you wore it, it looks at you back…

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4 Essential Types of Exercise for a Healthy Heart

By Aubrey Reinmiller February 16, 2023

February is the month of love! One of the best ways we can show ourselves and our loved ones love is by taking good care of our body and our heart. 80% of heart disease is preventable according to the American Heart Association…

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Do You Have a Candida Overgrowth – And What You Can Do About It

By Kristine Bahr January 08, 2023

Candida Albicans, also known as Candida, is a naturally occurring yeast that lives in the body and is generally harmless at normal levels. When the candida begins to grow into abnormally high levels, however, it can cause a condition…

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Want Radiant Skin at 60+? Control These 3 Crucial Hormones

By Kathleen Perry October 05, 2022

Skin ages, along with the rest of our body, post-menopause. Women over 60 who want to age with vitality should know that there are things we can do to have and maintain healthy, radiant skin. The key lies in three crucial hormones that impact the way skin ages…

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That Foggy Feeling That Plays with Our Brains

By Mike Pukanic January 22, 2022

Just the other day, I ran into an old friend at the park and as we went our separate ways he said, “See you later, Mike.” I looked directly at my friend of more than 25 years and suddenly realised I had forgotten his name.Right then, at that very moment…

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What Women Should Know When Considering Hormone Replacement Therapy

By Aleece Fosnight November 13, 2021

Whether it’s for menopausal symptoms or decreasing the risk of UTIs and incontinence, hormone replacement therapy can be a solution for many issues women experience throughout their life. With that said, women interested…

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Think You’re Getting Enough Protein? You May Want to Think Again!

By Joy Stephenson-Laws August 19, 2021

There are some nutrients that we all tend to worry about not getting enough of as we age. I would put calcium in this group. We are usually so concerned about not including enough calcium in our diet that we take any number of supplements…

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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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