If I take a moment and look back on my teenage years, my twenties, my thirties and my forties, I marvel at the self-confidence, self-esteem and sheer unadulterated chutzpah with which I lived! Do you recognise yourself yet? I was slim and gorgeous. I was fortunate enough to have had a wide and varied education. By the time I was 40 I had visited 48 countries and lived in four. I was an actress, I was... 

Photographer: Quinn DombrowskiIt’s a fact … as many as one in three adults over age 65 falls each year; results are not just limited to bruises, sprains and embarrassment, but can cause serious injury or even death. Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) can increase the chances of falling, because it often leads to weakening of the muscles that help provide balance and stability.... 

If you can’t remember when you last cleaned your make-up brushes and sponges, the start of a new year is a good time to complete this task … You may have noticed that your foundation looks streaky after you apply it, or that your blusher is looking blotchy … your brushes may be to blame, just because they’re dirty. Constantly using brushes and sponges that are clogged with facial oil,... 

This is a video that was  found on YouTube and it really says it all … especially for people who ignore us … clothing manufacturers,  TV programmers, Radio stations, make-up companies, beauticians, shoe manufacturers, and the rest. They just don’t get it!   Watch this:  http://bit.ly/uE5iTp   Baby boomer women are part of the biggest market today and we are growing in... 

It’s a fact that as we age, along with all the other changes to hair on different parts of our bodies, our eyelashes become short and sparse … it’s one of those things that happen that can be very depressing! If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities manage to have such gorgeous eyelashes it itsn’t due to mascara. There is no eyelash comb OR mascara available that will create... 

If you’re looking for thinner thighs before you next head for the beach, follow a simple exercise regime. You’ve probably done some of these exercises before, and the key to their success, like everything else in life (!) is to do them Power walking This is the easiest exercise! Just walk a little faster than your normal rate; every step is a strong one, rather than a fast one so don’t walk... 

And I’ve tried them all … http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVxLpfkkNFE Make a difference in the way you age … The Fountain of Youth lies within our genes and Nu Skin works at a human genome level  Read More »

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:... 

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... 

A few words of wisdom concerning the three most common complaints about eyes and the solutions I have gleaned over the years  … Dark circles. It should come as no surprise to learn that these get worse when you’re deprived of sleep, so try and get 8 hours of sleep a night … it’s what your body needs. People who say they only need 3 or 4 hours a night are either weird or have a... 

Aging Gracefully - It’s an expression I remember hearing as a small child and I always used to wonder what it meant! In the days of my childhood (and maybe yours too?), life was very different. It was softer and more gentle. People had time to speak to each other; ‘texting’ and email hadn’t been born. No PCs, no Apples, no mobile phones. People talked to each other and understood the... 

We all know the old saying “Beauty is only skin deep”, and no matter your age, the use of chemical peels turns the saying into a reality; they can be extremely effective at rejuvenating tired and damaged skin. Chemical peels successfully remove dead skin cells, correct discolouration, eliminate whiteheads and blackheads, clean out clogged pores, and promote skin regeneration. As with every...