Stop Short: Do You Really Need to Stop HRT at 65?
August 12, 2026
By Kathleen Murphy New research challenges the idea that age alone should determine when women stop hormone therapy For years, many women were led to believe that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was something they could use for a limited time in midlife – but something they should certainly reconsider…
Unlucky Ladies: Why Dementia is Rougher for Women
July 15, 2026
By Kathleen Murphy Females are far more prone to cognitive impairment than men. But new research shows that with the right approaches, many risks can be averted. Picture a person with a condition such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. Who do you see? If you imagined an elderly…
Are You Listening? Podcast Recommendations For Entertainment & Enlightenment
May 13, 2026
Whether you listen while doing chores or relax on the couch with headphones and a comfy blanket, podcast listening has become an enjoyable and educational experience for so many of us these days. According to a recent report from Pew, a little over half of US adults state they’ve listened…
Not Quite There: Updates Regarding Available Alzheimer’s Treatments
April 22, 2026
You may remember that the FDA has now approved 2 different medications to help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s in patients who are in the early stages of the disease. Those are Leqembi and Kisunla. While neither can cure or reverse Alzheimer’s dementia, and they both come with potentially…
In The Pink: Understanding Aging And Breast Cancer
October 22, 2025
For the last 40 years, October has been considered Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to highlight for women the importance of early screening and routine mammograms to enable early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2025 alone, 316,000 US women will be…
Gurus Give Advice: Makeup Experts Suggest What Works For Older Women
February 11, 2025
Sometimes expert advice can feel misplaced or not applicable to your situation. And certainly, many people claim to be authorities, but as Paul Newman once said, “Who’s to say who’s an expert.” But when it comes to cosmetics, there are some acknowledged experts, especially for older women and especially from…