Culture

For those of you who follow fashion, you know that the various shows in the fashion capitals of the world have just ended, and on display were the latest trends in hemlines, colors, shapes, and fabrics. But what was also on display, and increasingly so, were models who reflect real…

Whether you love it or loathe it, gray hair is a common part of the aging process for most people. But why do some of us go gray sooner than others? Some are blessed with their natural hair color well into their 60s and beyond, while others start sprouting gray…

You may know her as the diminutive doyenne of all things sex. But did you know that Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a Holocaust survivor whose positive attitude toward life and love (and sex) has allowed her to persevere through tragedy and teach everything there is to know about sex well…

Once we’ve reached a certain age, many of us are not really interested in being constrained by rules or other people’s opinions of how we should live our lives. And that holds true in the realm of fashion as well. By the time we’ve reached a “seasoned maturity,” most of…

Martha Graham once said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” For many of us, it’s as essential as breathing or eating. We dance as a way to celebrate or in acknowledgment of a special day. We even shake our hips to our favorite songs … as long as…

While they may not have the celebrity power of A Star Is Born, or the critical buzz of such nominees as Roma, there are some noteworthy films among this year’s Oscar nominees for short films that are definitely worth your while. In the category of Animated Shorts, you’ll find the…