Everything You Need to Know About Retinol After 50
Retinol is often hailed as a skincare powerhouse, but understanding how it fits into your skincare routine after 50 requires a bit of insight. As our skin ages, its needs evolve, and retinol can play a key role in maintaining healthy, vibrant skin. Here’s everything…
Read More3 Things to Know About Social Security in 2025
Each year, Social Security benefits experience a number of changes that affect those receiving benefits now and those who will in the future. Some of the factors affecting these changes to Social Security are consistent and relatively predictable…
Read MoreHunkering Down with Winter Books – Part I
There are three longish books in this first installment of my winter book comments. I finally got my hands on Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. It did not disappoint. The wait list at the library is short because it came out in 2022. Then I saw a new book by Hampton Sides…
Read More10 Ways to Spend More Time Outdoors
I’m sure I’m not the only one to have started the year exploring new ways to improve my general wellbeing. As ever, a different exercise programme, tweaks to my diet and learning a new skill have all made it on to the list. But with each year…
Read MoreFace It! What You Put on Your Face Matters, Especially After 55
Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Retinols, Biotin, Ceramides, CoQ10, Jojoba Oil, Resveratrol… How is an aging woman to choose the best and safest lotions and potions to apply for a youthful appearance? Here are some dos and don’ts…
Read More7 Best Wedge Haircuts for Women Over 60
Wedge haircuts for women over 60 are a timeless and versatile hairstyle choice that continues to capture the hearts of those seeking a chic and manageable look as they enter their senior years. This classic haircut, characterized by its graduated layers…
Read MoreCan You Really Get Fit After 60? The Surprising Truth About Physical Activity and Aging
Remember when getting up from your favorite chair was effortless? Whether that feels like yesterday or a distant memory, here’s empowering news: your body can regain strength and vitality at any age. This guide will show you how physical activity can transform…
Read MoreChanging How We See the World Around Us
When we witness a breathtaking sunset or the quiet unfolding of a morning, do we dismiss it with: I’ve seen this before – one sunset is like any other, one dawn is much the same as the last? There’s truth in this, but it’s not the whole truth. Each sunrise follows the same rhythm…
Read MoreHow to Beat the Crowds on the Amalfi Coast and Eat Fresh Pasta Every Day
The tour bus climbs 400 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea, to the family-run Agriturismo S. Alfonso in Furore. The name Furore comes from the phrase ‘Terra Furoris’, or ‘land of fury’, referring to the roar of the waves that crash into the Fiordo di Furore…
Read MorePersonal Growth: How to Be Your Best Over 60
As we enter our 60s, we may often find ourselves frustrated. Life may not have turned out exactly as we had planned or hoped. There can be unexpected challenges or obstacles that make it more difficult to fulfill the visions we may have had of our “golden years”…
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