At one time, turning 50 might seem like a drag. But now we know the truth, and we have a feeling none of these three stars is feeling sorry for herself.
Face-to-Face with Wild Animals: One Woman’s Passion
She’s been charged, headbutted, and spit at by her animal subjects, but nothing stops photographer Nine Francois from capturing their ferocious, feral beauty.
How to Change Your Career by Next Year: The Secret Sauce
Too often we don’t move ahead because we believe what society tells us about aging. Two career coaches offer a comprehensive way for women like us to change our thinking and find success.
Empty Nest, Empty Marriage? How to Reconnect After All These Years
Now that the nest is empty, one woman is ready for adventure. Her husband…not so much. Cathi Hanauer shares how to navigate the road ahead.
Midlife Metal Mouth: Finally Getting the Smile I’ve Always Wanted
While friends are dealing with night sweats and depleting hormones, Melissa Gould is running to the ortho along with 12-year-olds. Here’s why braces are worth the pain and awkwardness.
How Posing Nude Helped Me See Myself in a Whole New Light
Her aging body felt like a barren landscape—until a friend asked her to model for a series on the erotic beauty of older women. Here’s what Sarah Gold learned from taking off her clothes.
The Bridgerton Queen Is Only the Beginning: Hollywood Embraces Black Royalty
At 70, Tina Andrews is at the top of the heap in Hollywood with a major deal with HBO that continues the fascination with Queen Charlotte, lately of “Bridgerton.”
What Does a Divorced Mother of the Bride Who Doesn’t Believe in Marriage Say to Her Child?
As her daughter prepares to walk down the aisle, Lisa Starr reflects on the heart-breaking end of her own union—and her struggle to stay optimistic.
Starting Fresh, Embracing Change: Inspiration Found in a Tropical Rainforest
After enduring a personal tragedy, Carol Flake Chapman didn’t know how to reshape her life. An escape to Costa Rica provided an example of transformation that helped her move forward.
Tables, Spoons & Chairs: A New Book Honors the Best Women Designers of the Century
“Woman Made” celebrates the most impactful and innovative products by women designers and flips the script on what is historically considered a man’s world.
A Woman Used Menopause as an Excuse for Not Wearing a Mask: Should We Be Mad?
When the flight attendant asked her to keep her mask on, she played the menopause card. Could she have a point, or is this laughable reasoning that hurts us all?
Was She Everyone’s Favorite Growing Up, or What? Now Hayley Mills Tells All
She had us at Parent Trap, when we all wanted to be like her. Michele Willens reports on Hayley Mills’ new memoir, Forever Young, and asks if getting to know childhood idols can lead to disappointment.
Recovering From the Lockdown Lull: How I Got My Ass Back in Gear After COVID
Re-entering a more physical post-pandemic world freaked out Lisa Kosan. But here’s how she got her strength and her mojo back.
Raquel Welch Set the Standard For Strong, Take-No-Shit Women Who Happen to be Beautiful
She was a sex symbol through the 60s and 70s, but now Raquel Welch is an Aging Boldly icon. The legend just turned 81, and we applaud her long career and legacy.
Let’s Get Radical: Baby Boomers Assuage Guilt by Stepping Up Fight Against Climate Change
Boomers are increasingly joining the front lines of the effort to save the planet. Here’s why, plus a new activist group created specifically for ‘experienced Americans.’
The “Still Got It” Shot: The New Way to Celebrate a Big Birthday?
Have you noticed how some stars are flaunting it on their birthdays? We applaud their boldness, but we like something else even better.
Not So Scary After All: Bats Could Hold the Secret to Longevity
Bats and vampires have long been connected, but in a strange reversal, we humans may someday soon use bat blood to live longer and healthier.
