Screening tests (mammograms, Pap smears and the like),  can detect diseases early, when they are easier to treat. There are some women may need certain tests earlier (or more often) than others. All of the following are based on scientific evidence, but each person’s situation is a little different.  Check with your doctor to see which test/s you need and when you should have it/them done: Mammograms:... 

I found this by accident … made me giggle … again! A plane is on its way to New York when a blonde in economy class gets up and moves to the first class section andsits herself down. The flight attendant watches her do this and asks to see her ticket. On producing her cheaper ticket, the flight attendant tells the blonde passenger that as she has only paid for economy class, she will... 

In case you were wondering, as we age, friends offer us not just long-term physical benefits, but they also offer tremendous emotional benefits. There are many studies that show healthy relationships make aging more enjoyable. They can help lessen grief and provide support to help you reach personal goals, and many other things. They are as necessary to your health as good eating and exercise. There... 

“Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.”  Coc0 Chanel A wonderful bon mot from the divine Coco and  so like her … anybody who can design a jacket still  paraded today, albeit in a slightly different form, knows the true meaning of elegance and style. How many of us can say... 

I just had to post this … it’s so funny! You believe that stubbies can be either drunk or worn. You’ve made a bong out of your garden hose rather than use it for something illegal such as watering the garden. You’re liable to burst out laughing whenever you hear of Americans “rooting” for something. You pronounce Melbourne as ‘Mel-bin’. You believe the... 

When you become a woman of a certain age, it becomes more and more difficult to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and say “Gosh, I look bright and youthful today!”; especially first thing in the morning. Usually you look in the mirror and notice how pale or tired or old you look … and you’re right! Why? Because a mirrordistorts your image in three different ways. ❏ The image you... 

We’re constantly being told the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) is over and that we’re on the road to recovery – or not, as the case may be. Most people, certainly those I talk to, would say not. The most frustrating thing about the whole situation is that is was caused by bank greed and lack of morals. And who is it that suffered not a jot? The banks! They’re justcarrying on business as... 

Agism is alive and well … Despite protestations of government bodies and aemployers of almost every type, agism is not only alive and well but is doing business at an international level. There are a lot of people who will disagree and disprove that statement, but there are even more who will prove it to be true. Try talking to a somebody over 55 who is looking for a job. Why is this happening?... 

Once upon a time in a land far far away, when I was just 40 years of age, I was out with a good friend who was about 10 years older then me; a stunning looking womanwith a husband who worshipped the ground on which she walked. But I shall always remember that night because, after she walked into the restaurant, she sighed and said: “You reach a certain age at which men just stop looking up when... 

Mummified ... I was about to write a blog post about the sad demise of common sense and I received the following on my Facebook page: Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable... 

“To play it safe is not to play.” Robert Altman I wanted to start with that particular quotation because it is so appropriate. It’s appropriate at any age, but especially so when we become women of “a certain age”! The more we choose to play, the more youthful we become … I’m in London again and I have to say, there seem to be more women our age who dress really... 

This has now appeared in my Inbox 3 times which means it’s now time to pass it along. I have no idea where it came from or who wrote it … but whoever it was, thank you. To realise the value of a sister/brother Ask someone who doesn’t have one. To realise the value of ten years: Ask a newly divorced couple. To realise the value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realise the value of...