Positive aging

Kurt Vonnegut once wrote, “Of all the words of mice and men, the saddest are, ‘It might have been.’” As you get on in years, it might be natural to think about the “what ifs.” What if you had taken that distant job you were offered? What if you hadn’t…

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…

So, did you watch the red carpet for this week’s Met Gala, where celebrities from all over dress in couture and costumes to meet the theme of the Gala? This year’s theme was “Fashion as Art,” and a range of ages, faces, and body types strutted the temporary runway at…

For so many of us, the idea of traveling in our later years has been a bedrock concept. In our younger days, we may have lacked the time, money, or courage to set out and see the world, but in our later years, the world is our oyster, so to…

We’ve previously extolled the power of positive attitudes about aging to help you spend your later years in better health and perhaps even live longer. We’ve cited the seminal work of Professor Becca Levy of Yale University for her pioneering research in this field, and in her recent book, Breaking…

With several more weeks of winter weather still likely, it may seem silly to be focused on spring styles, but for those in the fashion world, and those who influence fashion, there’s never a lull in focusing on trends and new seasons. And perhaps more than ever, at this time…