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.
Childless by Choice: Why I Have No Kids and No Regrets
At a time when other women are fretting over an empty nest, Teresa Elliott is thankful her biological clock never started ticking and her husband is equally fulfilled by canine love.
A Middle-Aged Woman Goes to Burning Man Alone: Wildness Ensues
Burning Man is canceled this year (sigh), but Catherine Hiller gives the full picture of what the crazy desert festival is like. We can’t help but wonder how much is really true.
Women’s Tennis Today: Will There Ever be Another Billie Jean King?
When Michele Willens played serious tennis, the sport was led by icons like Billie Jean King. As the U.S. Open begins, she looks at why we may never get more like her.
2 Ways Your Brain Gets Smarter As You Get Older
The news about brain health as we age is usually dire and depressing. So who couldn’t use some good news about how we function better over time? We’re happy to oblige.
A Toast to the Middle-Aged Woman Who Pretty Much Invented Bubbly
We raise our glass to the first modern businesswoman, the Veuve Clicquot widow, who gave us the iconic champagne and launched countless celebrations.
