Being Single at 50: Why More Women Are Choosing This Chapter And Thriving
There's a quiet revolution happening in midlife and it doesn't involve finding the right person. It involves something more radical: choosing yourself, entirely. More women…
Are You Age-Queer? I Think I Might Be
I recently came across the term age-queer, and for days I couldn’t stop thinking about it. The term does not mean denying your biological age…
Feeling a Work in Progress? Why Being Unfinished Is Your Greatest Strength
There is a peculiar ache that hums beneath the polished surface of modern midlife: the quiet, persistent feeling of being unfinished. Not broken, not failing,…
Longevity is Discipline: Rethinking Ageing Well in a Fast World
When Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian designer, was once asked about the secret of his extraordinary longevity and his ability to remain creatively, physically, and…
The Maturity Principle: Why Personality Improves With Age and Life Experience
Personality is not fixed. Research shows that most people become more emotionally stable, agreeable, and self-aware as they age, supporting the maturity principle. What Is…
Midlife Creativity: 5 Women Over 50 Redefining Themselves Through the Arts
Every year on International Women’s Day, we celebrate women’s achievements and the battles won for equality. Yet some of the most powerful revolutions happen quietly,…
Start Boxing at 50: Why Midlife Women Are Punching Their Way to Fitness
Some might call it a midlife crisis; others might raise an eyebrow at the idea that ladies of a "certain age" like throwing punches. But…
Menopause Pioneer: How Virginie Messager Changed the 19th-Century Conversation
Did you know that someone in 1800 already understood menopause as a natural stage of life? Yes, you read that right. Long before hot flashes…
10 Best Countries to Retire Abroad In 2026
Retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some, it’s the perfect time to launch a new business or pursue a long-held passion; for others, it’s about finally living…
Investing After 50 With Purpose: Carole Laible On Women’s Financial Power
Carole Laible, CEO of Domini Impact Investments, didn’t grow up imagining herself leading a Wall Street investment firm. Raised in Queens (New York), she worked…
The Longevity Myth: Why Living Longer Isn’t Always Better
Hyperbaric chambers, IV drips, enzymes, biometric scans, plasma exchange and ultra-exclusive clinics retreats: longevity has become the new luxury frontier. Once framed as medical research,…
Got a Scarf for Christmas? Why This Common Gift Might Feels Ageist for Women Over 50
Did you get a scarf this past Christmas? I did and while it was lovely, I couldn’t shake the thought: apparently, once you hit 50,…
Modeling After 50: How to Start & Best Agencies for Older Women
Modeling after 50 is no longer a rarity, it’s a growing movement. While fashion has traditionally prioritized youth, the tide is turning as women over…
No Holding Back: Helen Garlick on Living Out Loud At 60
What happens when a family lawyer turns the lens on her own life, uncovering secrets she once helped others navigate? A memoirist, speaker, and YouTube…
The New Pirelli Calendar Celebrates Women Over 40 And It’s About Time
For decades, the Pirelli Calendar, the exclusive, iconic annual publication by the Italian tire company, has been a glossy altar to youthful beauty; aspirational, glamorous,…
Hungry for Life: Why Aging Doesn’t Dull Ambition
I keep seeing it everywhere: “young and hungry.” Vibrant, ambitious, driven; the phrase is meant as a compliment, right? But let’s be honest: it’s also…
No Crisis, Just Magic: Kate Higgins on Reinventing Midlife
If midlife feels a little like wandering off the map, equal parts thrilling and confusing, then Kate Higgins (our Cover Lady Of The Week) is…
Why Grey Hair Could Be Good for You
If you’re a woman over 50 sporting grey or white hair, you have now one more reason to love your silver mane. Those elegant strands…
How To Be An Ageless Rebel Like Debby Harry And Never Settle Down
I’ve never been one to follow the crowd. I’ve always wanted to break the rules and blaze my own trail. But in my 20s and…
Yes, Men’s Brains Are Bigger But Women’s Are Built To Last
We’ve long been told that men have bigger brains. Science confirms it: on average, adult men’s brains are roughly 10% larger than women’s. But here’s…