Physical Appearance

Hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia, is a common and often anxiety-provoking experience that so many of us experience as we get on in years. Estimates are that up to 80% of all men and 50% of women experience some level of hair loss in their lives, especially as they…

Likely you’re aware of the ongoing debate in women’s magazines and on websites devoted to beauty. That is, whether the term used to promote skin care products- “anti-aging”- is stigmatizing and degrading to women, especially older women who have the privilege to live well into their later years. Are we…

Starting a romantic relationship can be challenging, regardless of your age. But when you’re an older adult, perhaps dealing with the loss of a prior relationship or partner, perhaps out of touch with modern dating etiquette, it can be a minefield of missteps and uncertainty. Yet, as the population ages…

So, how is your hair doing these days? Many of us spend a lot of time, energy, and money on skin care products and makeup, yet hair is one of the most visible aspects of who we are and how we are perceived. As beauty editor Valerie Monroe recently wrote…

It’s been a while since we considered the health benefits- especially the benefits to your aging skin- of taking collagen supplements. While it’s very clear that the collagen your body produces as a younger person helps maintain your skin structure and elasticity, what’s been less clear is whether collagen supplements…

While there’s no age limit as to whether you should use makeup to enhance or alter your appearance, there may come a time when you question whether wearing makeup is right for you. Whether it’s due to skin changes, lifestyle changes, or just not giving a damn anymore about what…