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Relationships
Want to Make Friends? Want to Find Travel Buddies? Want to Forge Social Connections?
Then The Ethel Circle and The Ethel On-The-Go groups may be just right for you.
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
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Lifestyle
Is This Magical Country on Your Travel Bucket List? Here's Why It Should Be
It's incredibly welcoming, especially for older women travelers.
By Jacqueline Perez
, July 18, 2024
6 Min Read
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Relationships
What Happened When My Oldest Friendship Suddenly Fell Apart
Breaking up could be the best thing one can do.
By Louise Slyth
, July 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Work & Money
How to Turn Your Hobbies and Passions Into Hard Cash
Find money-making endeavors that are personally satisfying.
By Dana Lise Shavin
, July 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Fulfillment
The Valuable Life Lessons Gleaned From Fans of 'Star Trek'
Here are the ones that top the list.
By Kathryn Leigh Scott
, July 18, 2024
5 Min Read
Most Popular
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Fulfillment
Do These 5 Things to Help Train Your Brain to Be Happier
Turns out, we actually MIGHT be able to control our moods and spirits.
By Emily Listfield
February 15, 2024
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Our 9 Fave Walking Shoes for Women Who Love to Travel
By Andrea Traynor
, July 25, 2024
From cute sneakers that can take on Europe’s cobblestones to shoes built for long walks along the Caribbean’s beaches.
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Health
My Tai Chi Teacher Is 87. Here’s What She’s Taught Me
By Thomas Ferraro
, May 9, 2024
Beyond movement, I've learned this.
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Relationships
What My Husband Did That Shook Me to My Core
By Bea Lewis
, May 23, 2024
To say I was shocked would be putting it mildly.
Spotlight
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Lifestyle
The Amazing Active River Cruises That Are Ideal for Older Women Travelers
Take to the seas for adventure and relaxation.
By Sarah Kuta
January 19, 2024
#REUNIONS
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For those who've attended a high school reunion, how was it?
Editor's Picks
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Fulfillment
The Social Media Page That Gave This Woman a New Life
It turns complete strangers into transformative friendships.
By Jan Tuckwood
, May 30, 2024
3 Min Read
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Relationships
The One Moment in Life No Woman Is Ever Prepared For
My mother's life was spectacular and her death is still haunting.
By Denise Koch
, May 2, 2024
4 Min Read
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Fulfillment
The 2 Words That May Help You Live a Longer Life
Let us know if you agree.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, February 29, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
How This One Practice Changed My Meals — and My Life
I healed both my mind and my body.
By Susan Weis-Bohlen
, January 11, 2024
4 Min Read
In Case You Missed It
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Relationships
7 Tips for Better Sex With a New or Longtime Lover
By Francine Russo
, July 12, 2021
Get ready to have the best time of your life. In bed. Really.
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Health
6 Easy Sugar-Free Desserts Just Perfect for Summer
By Elspeth Feldman
, June 6, 2024
These healthy sweets are high in flavor and easy to make.
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Lifestyle
Swap Your Flimsy Beach Books for These 7 Provocative Must-Reads
By Caroline Leavitt
, June 13, 2024
These picks are deeply fascinating page-turners.
7 Stellar Beauty Products for Women 50 and Beyond
Lifestyle
7 Stellar Beauty Products for Women 50 and Beyond
By Kim Marcum
, May 10, 2021
The right tools can make all the difference.
AARP Spotlight
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AARP Members Edition
9 Ways to Wear the Great White Shirt
This little basic will work anywhere from the beach to a cocktail party
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AARP Members Edition
What to Know When You Leave a Cruise Ship
Keep this in mind so you’re not left behind when you disembark at ports of call
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AARP Members Edition
AARP Smart Guide to Keeping Your Memory Sharp
Tips for keeping your brain healthy and active as you age
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Health
Explore What Happens to Your Brain as You Age
The Cognitive Assessment is now available FREE.