Flying to countries all over the globe seems like a pretty good career, but after 35 years as a flight attendant Kathie Bennett discovered a passion that was close to her heart.
Fatphobia is Real: I’m Trying to Unlearn It—One Bite at a Time
Menopause and a sweet tooth have caused Andrea Askowitz to put on eight pounds. She wishes weight didn’t matter to her, but it all started with a terrible newspaper article at age 16.
Eureka!! Someone’s Found the Formula for Perfect-Fit Jeans and Pants—For All of Us
For the online brand Measure & Made, a sizing system for pants that really fit isn’t just smart fashion, it’s a movement that helps women take back their closets.
Karen Gray Houston Carries on Her Family’s Civil Rights Legacy
In an especially relevant memoir, a journalist tells how her father and uncle helped change the nation during the Montgomery Bus Boycott and open doors for countless African Americans.
4 Reasons We’re Crazy About The New Spectrum Mobile Ad With the Brilliant Scientist
Too many ads play into sexist and ageist stereotypes, so it’s worth celebrating when a commercial breaks them all—with sly humor.
In the New, Over-50 Edition of Sex and the City, One Friendship Doesn’t Last
When we were younger, many of us saw ourselves in Carrie and the gang. Three of the four friends are returning and we wonder what will be important to them now.
When is Menopause Funny? When Female Cartoonists Give it the Comic Treatment
We’ve all cried about menopause at some point. But what about laughing instead? A graphic novel that finds the humor is comforting and empowering.
Lisa Murkowski Leads the Way for the GOP, Calling on Trump to Resign
After the storming of the Capitol last week, Lisa Murkowski is the first Republican senator to demand Trump leave office. Who’s next?
For Gabby Giffords, a Terrible Reminder of Her Ordeal 10 Years Later
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Gabby Giffords shooting during another violent week, we share Sheila Weller’s story about the fallout from that horrendous day and recovering from political brutality and loss.
The Two Years of Your Career When the Gender Pay Gap is Worst
The gender wage gap is real and disturbing, and it gets worse as we age. But it’s especially bad during these specific two years.
A Possible Key to Human Evolution: Grandmothers! We Kid You Not.
Our big brains and long lifespans can be credited to the role of post-menopausal women, researchers report. Who says older women don’t have power?
Meet the Wellness Brand With Green Products for Bladder Leakage and Beyond
The female founders of Attn: Grace offer sustainable incontinence products and a promise to change the dialogue around aging.
Watch This Woman Age Right Before Your Eyes
Nancy Floyd has been photographing herself since 1982. The resulting book is a meditation on the passage of time and the aging female body.
A Dozen Women We Love Have Big Birthdays in January
Diane Keaton, Naomi Judd, and Dolly Parton turn 75 this month. Other notable women reach 50, 60, 65 and 70. Can you guess who’s turning 80?
New Year’s Resolution #1: Burn Fat, Lose Weight on a Fast-Mimicking Diet
A step-by-step guide to the 5-day fast mimicking diet that is supposed to burn fat and pounds. Jeannie Ralston finds out if it works.
2 Pros, 4 Cons of the Karen Meme. Plus 1 Solution: Call Them by This Name Instead
What’s the big deal with the name Karen? Here we look at the origins of the ubiquitous meme, why it’s helpful and hurtful, and offer a fitting fix.
40 Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday—or Any Other Occasion—Alone
Although Beverly Willett’s party was canceled and she was by herself, she found ways to make her big day fuller than she ever imagined.
