What are the things most women complain about in menopause? Hot flushes, mood swings, hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, sleep problems hot flashes, weight gain and even more mood swings … I know, I keep repeating certain symptoms, but I just want to reinforce the idea that more women complain about mood swings and hot flushes/flashes, than any other symptom  … except weight gain... 

Photographer: Jason HargroveAustralian women have a tendency to get a bit frumpy as they age. They do this to avoid being the old mutton dressed as lamb – something which is certainly more prevalent in America. In America there is a term – 16/60 that describes the situation when a woman looks 16 from behind (since she is wearing a mini-skirt and a cropped top) but reveals herself to be... 

Photographer: LWP Communication It’s about doing more rather than less when you get more time! For many women over 45, menopause can feel like such a huge change that they begin to think about slowing down and doing less. Here are 5 women who are doing more and not less.  Read More »

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.... 

Photographer: Gage SkidmoreAs part of your midlife makeover a haircut that suits your face rather than current fashion trends is an investment in yourself. The big question is, if you are over 55, should you cut off your hair and wear it short? No necessarily. The rules remain the same, find a style that flatters your best features and plays down those features that are not so good.  Read More »

Photographer: Roger H. GounRegular exercise is vital to good health. If you have always had a sedentary lifestyle, it is never too late to combat the effects. Official guidelines recommend thirty minutes of moderate exercise every single day but new research suggests that something as simple as moving around for two minutes every twenty minutes you are bound to a desk or a couch will reduce the risk...