Michele Willens was afraid that COVID had made her immune to true emotion about death. Here’s what she discovered when a loved one passed.
Woman Erased: A Man Won the Nobel Prize for Jocelyn Bell Burnell’s Work in Astronomy
One brilliant scientist suffered through her male supervisor getting credit for her work. But wait till you hear the stunning move she just made.
I’ll Always Wear Leopard Print: A Fashion Manifesto
Forget subtle, muted, and the phrase “age-appropriate.” Why should we stop wearing what we love? Here’s why Janice Eidus refuses to change her spots.
The Dermatologist Made Me Feel Bad About My Double Chin. Bitch!
How are you supposed to react when the dermatologist essentially says, “Damn, woman, that flabby chin makes you look ancient”? Is giving her the finger too harsh?
Gut Check: Why Women Our Age Are the Best at Following Our Instincts
Who hasn’t made stupid choices against their better judgment? But there’s a payoff now. Here’s how intuition works and why it gets better as we age.
To Ease Hot Flashes, Forget the Pharmacy; Do This Instead
A new study shows that an astonishingly simple diet modification can be a “game changer” for dealing with hot flashes. So why are you still sweating it out?
Sweet Child O’ Mine: How My Son Won My Heart Through Guns N’ Roses
When she became a mom, Sharon Waldrop let go of her passion for rock-n-roll. Then, 25 years later, her college-aged son gave her the most liberating gift.
In 2021, Would The Devil Still Wear Prada?
The rom-com favorite is only 15 years old this month, but it doesn’t hold up well in today’s environment. Lorraine Merkl looks at what has changed and why.
Trippy! What Happens When a Grown-Up Woman Tries to Buy Weed
After living toke-free most of her life, Hillary Quinn entered one of her state’s legal cannabis parlors to find out how to buy marijuana and how it can benefit women our age.
Here’s What’s Behind Your Slowing Metabolism and (Maybe) Increasing Belly Fat
You’re not eating more, but you’ve taken on extra padding. Welcome to the club. Here Densie Webb explains the science behind this shift—and what you can and can’t do about it.
Is the Term “Aging Gracefully” Sexist? Julianne Moore and Others Think So
Many women are pissed off about the wording used to address aging. We can’t change the fact that we age, but we can demand a change in thinking and vocabulary.
The Great Disappearing Act: Why Are My Lips Getting Thinner?
Jeannie Ralston has always had thin lips and age is only making it worse. Instead of resorting to fillers, she found the best antidote of all.
After a 75-Year Silence, a Beautiful Voice is Celebrated Again
As a young woman, Madeline Forman could sing like a goddess but wasn’t able to pursue a music career. All that changed when, at 94, she found some old recordings of her performances.
Stripped Down and Proud! Posing as an Art Model in My 60s
Emily Vickers was asked to pose au naturel for a classroom full of students. Here’s what happened when she said yes.
Why Some Friendships Last and Others Don’t: The Secret Sauce
Some pals stick with you through thick and thin, sickness and health, trauma and heartache, while other friendships fizzle at the first bump. Janice Eidus looks at what makes or breaks these key relationships.
You Could be the Face of Aging Boldly: A Modeling Agency Just for Women Like Us
Celebrate the Gray is on a mission to change how older women are represented in our culture. You too could be a model if you meet these three requirements.
Better Off During Home Lockdown? The Special Stress of Traveling with Your Husband
You’ve been dying to travel again, but sometimes a quick getaway with your husband can turn into nothing but frustration and folly, Mary Kay Fleming discovered.
