Are You A Dandelion Or An Orchid?
Why do some people go on to lead successful lives despite coming from tough backgrounds while others struggle to climb out of the rabbit hole?…
Nothing can stop the midlife revolution! | Midlife Confidential – Episode 1
Enjoy the first episode of Midlife Confidential, the Virtual Parlour for Women Over 40. Join our chief editor, Michela Di Carlo, for a lovely chat with such a fantastic bunch of…
Self Isolation: What Astronauts Can Teach Us
In 2016, at the age of 56, the American Peggy Whitson rocketed off the planet becoming the oldest woman in space ever. Now retired, she…
How To Decode A Wine List Like A Pro
Reading a wine list can be sometimes intimidating. While it's clear that ordering a bottle can be a much better deal than by-the-glass options, the…
How To Reduce Anxiety At Home
Experts urge us to find balance and calm by looking inward and muting the outside world. But what if the natural vibrancy of our surroundings…
The Importance Of Time Regained
"If you're not busy being born, you're busy dying." There is nothing more appropriate than this famous quote by Bob Dylan to help us face…
Silver Bikers: Mastering Midlife On Two Wheels
Everyone has their own personal reasons for wanting to ride a motorbike. Whether it's for freedom, adventure, independence or a new sense of belonging, middle-aged…
Midlife Diversity: A Treasure To Preserve
At midlife, everything that was once known to be true is called into question. However, we can't find our way ahead without achieving radical changes…
What is a ‘Modern Elder’?
Experience is making a comeback in the workplace. At a time when power is shifting younger, companies are finally waking up to the value of…
The Midlife Pleasure Gap
Our sex drive can change a lot throughout our life. After all, so many factors can affect it, such as relationship strain, financial pressures or…
Style Guide | The Right Jeans For Women Over 40
Jeans are an essential outfit for women of all ages. However, finding the right flattering pair of denim for ladies over 40 is not that…
What’s Your Ageotype?
Everyone ages differently, but why is that? Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine in California have found that we do indeed have individual biological…
CELEBS | Renée Zellweger: “I think women are exquisite after a particular age”
Her current "life chapter" involves the "typical boring things that come with maturity". Turning 50 has made the twice Oscar-winning actress, Renée Zellweger, known for…
How To (Re)Design Your Midlife
If life is a constant project, why don't we apply the rules of design to it? According to Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans,…
Yes, Middle-Aged Ladies Can Be Hot
I don't know about you but I have been very amused by the way media highlighted, almost in shock and amazement, the sexiness of J.Lo…
Women With a ‘Crunchy’ Factor
I’ve always been a great fan of Aesop’s classic tale ‘The Tortoise & The Hare‘. I do believe the race is not won by the…
Are You Wearing The Right Bra? Choosing The Good One In Your 50s
Breasts change a lot over a woman's life. It’s a natural process: as we age, we lose collagen and elasticity in the skin, then fullness…
Discovering A Brighter You With Lorraine Kelly
She has been a fixture on British TV screens for 35 years and is beloved by thousands for her warmth and down-to-earth interviewing style. Whatever…
Flying in your 50s with Pole Dancing
It’s healthy, creative, and glamorous. A beautiful art that's become a popular exercise amongst middle-aged women and if you think pole dancing is all about…
The Healing Power of Friends
Women thrive on connection, and research studies continue to show that we are happier and healthier when we share close connections with other women. Having…