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Beauty
The Must-Have Items Every Older Woman Should Wear This Summer
These easy, breezy styles will help you stay cool.
By Lynn Schnurnberger
June 5, 2025
Podcasts
Healthy Aging
5 Inspiring Podcasts Helping Me Navigate Life After 60
Have a listen and you'll feel more hopeful about everything.
By Jane Bokun
May 29, 2025
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Health
6 Simple Exercises That I Could Never Do Without
Why every older woman should give these a try.
By Kathy Smith
January 30, 2023
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Beauty
The Very Best Swimsuits for Imperfect Older Bodies
How to look like the Queen of the (Sand) Castles.
By Kim Marcum
, June 5, 2025
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Smart Glasses Are Here. Here's How They've Changed My Life
Here are all the things they allow me to do.
By Nancy Monson
, June 5, 2025
4 Min Read


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How Social Security Customer Service Is Changing
Retired Social Security Administrator Stephen Richardson offers some sage advice.
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How Social Security Customer Service Is Changing
Retired Social Security Administrator Stephen Richardson offers some sage advice.
By Shelley Emling
March 6, 2025
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Healthy Aging
I Just Turned 70 and Here's What I Finally Realize
I feel obliged to share.
By Candy Schulman
, August 29, 2022
4 Min Read
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Relationships
Are You an Older Woman Who's Given Up on Having Sex? Why?
I don't understand. Why would anyone be alright with this?
By Ann Brenoff
, July 11, 2024
4 Min Read
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Healthy Aging
Let’s Face it. Everything Is Not Okay. Here's How You Can Cope
What to do when faced with fear, loss and change.
By Dana Lise Shavin
, May 29, 2025
5 Min Read


RECIPES WE'RE LOVING

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Recipes
4 of the Best (and Easiest) Meals to Make Over a Campfire
These delicious dishes are perfect when on the open road.
By Susan Marque
, June 5, 2025
4 Min Read
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Health
4 Delicious Veggie Side Dishes Perfect for Summer BBQs
And they're super healthy and easy to whip up!
By Elspeth Feldman
, May 15, 2025
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
5 Incredibly Easy Cool and Delicious Recipes for Summer
You won't believe the recipe for a tasty light dessert!
By Jenn Segal
, July 11, 2024
5 Min Read


TIME TO TRAVEL

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Lifestyle
5 Safe Travel Destinations for Fun, Fitness and Soulful Renewal
Which of these places would you like to visit first?
By Diana Ballon
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Travel Tips & Tricks
Detroit: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
By Mara Reinstein
, June 12, 2025
2 Min Read
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Travel
Charleston, South Carolina: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
By Shelley Emling
, February 24, 2025
1 Min Read
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Travel
Helena, Montana: An Ethel Travel Guide
Discover the must-visit attractions, hidden gems, and best places to stay for an unforgettable adventure!
By Shelley Emling
, March 6, 2025
1 Min Read


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