We need to talk! Specifically, we need to talk about death and dying.

My mother-in-law passed away on May 31st, and I had the privilege to sit at her bedside when she died. I thought I was prepared for the inevitable. I was not. It was a major aha moment.

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If you’re a woman of a certain age like I am, chances are you have been chasing that elusive prize called sleep for a good portion of your life. How did we get to this point? What is the science behind it?

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It is important to find the balance between accepting that we are getting older without succumbing to the cultural beliefs of who we should be at age 50, 60, 70 and beyond. Conscious aging positively affects our physical, mental and emotional health.

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The Oxford dictionary’s definition of feminism is “the advocacy of women’s rights on the basis of the equality of the sexes”.

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There is an alcohol-free or “sober-curious” movement underway

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“New Year's resolutions are the triumph of hope over experience".

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In its most basic form stretching is an instinctive activity performed by humans and many animals. But what’s so great about it that it has become a fitness trend? Let the benefits speak for themselves.

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I love spring and summer, early sunrises, waking up to birdsong, and late sunsets perfect for evening walks. Each year I mourn the loss of daylight as I more or less endure winter as a necessary part of the circle of life. But there are some things we can do to minimize the effects of loss of daylight.

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My sister and I share a love of cooking and eating delicious food. One of our favorites is this warm rice salad. We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do!

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Most of us only think about our feet when they hurt or we need a pedicure. But here’s the thing, our feet do the hard work of transporting us everywhere, everyday, for a lifetime.

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July 7 is Global Forgiveness Day, established to increase goodwill among people and heal them from hurt and pain. But forgiving others and yourself can be tough.

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Aside from the visual and nutritional beauty of its results, gardening also has a number of, in some cases surprising, healthy benefits.

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As we get older, our skin does not produce new cells as quickly as it used to, causing it to become less elastic and prone to dryness. There are countless pricey skincare products on the market that promise to return our 50+ skin to the softness and elasticity of a newborn baby’s behind. But what are some simple do’s and don’t to give our skin a leg up that won’t break the bank?

Permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes have been linked to allergies and a potentially higher risk of some cancers.

Older adults have less water in their body than younger people.

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Salads are incredibly versatile and can have a myriad of ingredients from various food groups.

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As we get older, we lose core strength and muscle mass. These changes not only make us more susceptible to injury, but they affect our ability to perform everyday tasks efficiently and safely, and that of course affects our quality of life.

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