3 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Out of a Funk After 50
The other day, I innocently asked my grandson what he would like for his upcoming ninth birthday. He thought for a moment, then gazed intently into my eyes and answered explicitly, “No books, Nana. And nothing you knitted…”
Read MoreThe Poisonous Impact of Losing Your Sense of Control After 60… and the Surprising Antidote
We all need to feel like we are in control of our lives. We want to believe that our actions matter… that if we do “the right things,” we will be rewarded. Psychologists call this belief – that our actions control our outcomes – our “internal locus of control…”
Read MoreLooking for a New Way to Exercise, Have Fun and Meet People? Become a Pickler!
Even though boomers are known for setting trends, I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I hadn’t heard about pickleball, which arguably has become the hottest sports trend with the over-60 crowd…
Read MoreDon’t Give Up on Resolutions Yet: 3 Great Ways to Handle Them in 2020
If you’re someone who makes resolutions each year, I’m impressed. It just doesn’t happen for me, other than what I call the triple crown (lose weight, eat better, exercise more). I know myself and know that I will fall short, and the disappointment is more than I can manage…
Read More4 Tips to Getting Better Sleep When You Reach 60
A myth has been circulating, claiming that as you age, you need less sleep. That couldn’t be further from the truth. As a senior, you should still get the recommended 7–9 hours of uninterrupted sleep…
Read More18 Ridiculously Simple Ways to Eat Healthy and Avoid Dieting After 60
When actress Meryl Streep was recently asked to share her most important message for women, she kept it very simple: “Stop worrying about your weight.” Read More
Ready to Atone for Holiday Overindulging? Intermittent Fasting Might Be Your Answer!
Over 60 and dragging after an overindulgent holiday season? Then why not resolve to begin the New Year with an eating plan to shed some pounds and recover some pep?
Read MoreResistance Training for Older Women? Yes, We Can Do It!
Everybody knows that regular physical activity and exercise play an important role in maintaining a healthy body at any age and more so for older adults…
Read MoreWow! My First Bobbi Brown Makeup for Older Women Tutorial (What a Difference!)
I’ve known about popular makeup brand Bobbi Brown for years, but I’ve never personally tried their products myself until recently. In this tutorial, I experimented with a foundation that our Sixty and Me community’s favorite guest makeup artist Ariane Poole…
Read MoreStop Helping the Clock! 3 Makeup Mistakes that Make You Look Older
You may not realize it, but, your makeup techniques may actually be making you look older. That was the message of professional makeup artist, Ariane Poole, when I interviewed her recently. Join us as we discuss the 3 most common mistakes that older women make when it comes to applying makeup…
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