Older and Bolder: 7 Celebrity Grandmas To Watch Out For Inspiration
Forget that old adage of "baked goods, cardigans and oversized knickers". Modern grandmas are now sexy, stylish and anything but "expired". Going well beyond "good…
Carolyn Smith: “Always Keep Dancing And Smiling, No Matter What”
Nothing can stop internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Carolyn Smith. Not even cancer, which she still keeps battling fiercely with the power of positivity. Born…
Film Maker Sky Bergman: “I Know The Secret Of Lives Well Lived”
It's never too late to follow your passion, as well as challenge ageism. Sky Bergman an accomplished, award-winning photographer and film-maker knows that so well.…
The Good, The Bad, And The Beautiful Of Paulina
Paulina Porizkova was one of my favourite models when I was a teenager. Now that I'm in my 50s I have even more reasons to…
Disrupting Daily Ageism: Why Awareness Is So Critical
Ageism is all around us. It has been called the ultimate prejudice, the last discrimination, and the cruellest rejection. Despite improving scientific research, increasing life…
How Can I Practice Body Acceptance?
Dear CrunchyTales, I've struggled with my weight since when I was younger but I slimmed down considerably later on. Unknowingly I became paranoid about eating,…
The Best Podcasts To Help You Thrive In Midlife
Whether you are in need of some inspiration or a little guidance for your midlife journey, listening to a podcast is a surefire way to…
Are You Scared Of Getting Older?
Life expectancy continues to climb but still, many midlife women have concerns about ageing. To a certain point, getting older is seen as a negative…
Hooded Eyes: Essential Makeup Tips For Women Over 50
Makeup is exciting at any age, but when you are over 50 and have hooded eyes, it may be a bit challenging to create that…
Why Women’s Brains Get Upgraded In Midlife
Welcome to the better half of your life. Believe it or not, according to The New York Times bestselling author of "The Upgrade: How the…
5 Things In Life That Get Better With Age
Contrary to what our beauty- and youth-obsessed culture tells us, growing older might be very exciting. Research shows that, in many ways, while our skin…
How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Your Younger Body
Comparing ourselves to others is very common and almost automatic. There will be always someone smarter, richer and younger. As a matter of fact, according…
Getting Real About Ageing In Hollywood
The preservation of youth is the main issue in Western societies resulting in the predominance of ageist beauty norms. As a result, modern women still…
Can Your IQ Change As You Age?
If you have recently found yourself struggling to solve your usual crosswords or your kids' maths problems, don't worry: your intelligence is not fading away…
7 Quick Fixes To Conceal A Tired Face
“You look exhausted’’ is one of the last things that any woman over 40 would want to hear. Unfortunately, for many of us who are…
Stop Worrying About Getting Old
How to reverse the ageing process is a scientific question that has attracted great attention and huge investment over the years. Now, recent research could…
Ann Dowd: “Keep Your Story Alive”
Success often comes when you at least expect it. But most of the time, many of us give up on our dreams over the years…
Elena Aceto di Capriglia: “Love Yourself Is The Greatest Revolution”
Coming from an Italian aristocratic family, didn't stop Countess Elena Aceto di Capriglia breaking free from a privileged path. Paving her own way, she has…
Dora Romano: “Gender Equality Is Utopia, Not Only In Hollywood”
Having a strong personality and an inquisitive gaze, internationally acclaimed Italian actor Dora Romano, 66 years old, definitely knows how to pave her way into…
How To Make Peace With Your Ageing Body
It happens to everyone: sooner or later the mirror won't reflect the image we used to have and love. Wrinkles, sagging skin, shifting weight and…