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…
The Editor’s views and opinions on midlife issues, including inspirational stories from female leaders and tips on how to approach new challenges later in life.
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,…
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…
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…
The Editor’s views and opinions on midlife issues, including inspirational stories from female leaders and tips on how to approach new challenges later in life.