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Relationships
My Husband of 62 Years Died in 2023. And I'm Still Grieving
But there are ways for widows to heal.
By Judy Mandell
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Health
How I Went From a Size 18 to 12 in a Matter of Months
Here's the plan that helped me maintain my weight loss.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, January 2, 2025
4 Min Read
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Fulfillment
What I Vowed Never to Do — Until This Happened
Here's what changed everything.
By Michele Weldon
, January 9, 2025
4 Min Read
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Fulfillment
Our Talk With Octogenarian Author Frances Mayes
Her books made all of us want to be 'Under the Tuscan Sun.'
By Robin Kall
, January 9, 2025
5 Min Read
Three recipes to kick off a healthy new year including mushroom steaks, kale and black eyed pea dishes.
Health
4 Super Healthy and Oh-So Tasty Recipes That Will Energize You in 2025
They're bursting with goodness to keep you feeling vibrant and satisfied.
By Elspeth Feldman
, January 9, 2025
5 Min Read
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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
4 Min Read
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Relationships
I Adore My Husband. But I Really Don’t Want to Have Sex With Him
By Jesse Gold
, August 1, 2024
And we've been happily married for 35 years.
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Lifestyle
Put Your Best Face Forward With These Amazing Beauty Products
By Lynn Schnurnberger
, January 24, 2022
These are especially good for puffy and maturing skin.
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Lifestyle
Revealed! 90-Something Women Share the Secrets for a Long, Happy Life
By Laura Sturza
, September 26, 2024
My 98-year-old mother is just one role model.
Spotlight
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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
#MENTORS
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Who has been your mentor in life?
Editor's Picks
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Health
Are You an Older Woman Who's Trying to Get Back in Shape?
Here's how to find a personal trainer who can really help.
By Kathy Jesse
, November 7, 2024
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
5 Go-To Nutritious and Deliciously Easy Breakfast Recipes
These will definitely kick-start your day!
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, July 20, 2023
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Here Is the Ideal Overseas Destination for Older Women Travelers
I should know. I grew up here.
By Louise Slyth
, March 28, 2024
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
7 Must-Watch Films — and One Netflix Series — for Older Women
The mature female characters are bold, sexy and inspiring.
By Lynn Schnurnberger
, December 19, 2024
4 Min Read
In Case You Missed It
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Health
Do These 5 Simple Things to Become the Healthiest You Possible in 2025
By Emily Listfield
, January 2, 2025
These small lifestyle tweaks can reap big rewards.
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Lifestyle
Need a Cleavage Reboot? How to Smooth Out Chest Wrinkles
By Leslie Goldman
, July 8, 2020
What to do when your décolletage looks like a peach pit.
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Fulfillment
Here's Proof That Aging Is Full of Promise and Possibility
By Louise Slyth
, January 16, 2023
A few of the women who are gorgeous, inside and out.
Finding Love Again
Relationships
Finding Love Again After My Husband Was Murdered
July 26, 2021
I had never thought I could be with anyone else. But I also couldn't imagine being alone.
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.