LOVE this: Davina McCall’s menopause sweatshirt
Earlier this year, TV presenter Davina McCall was trolled online for appearing on The Masked Singer in a figure-hugging dress that she was deemed far too ‘wrinkly crinkly’ and ...
Health & Beauty
Straight-talking product reviews, interviews and features on fabulous women who love their age. Expert beauty advice, hair and skincare tips for women over-50 who want to look good, not young.
Expert advice on how to stay resilient and calm during a pandemic
How are you feeling? I just bumped into an old friend on the daily constitutional and when she asked how I was, I said, ‘Honestly?
Say bye-bye to feeling dry… what you need to know about vaginal dryness
Your vagina can look after itself most of the time. It doesn’t need special washing products, nor Gwyneth-Paltrow-style steaming, herbal detox pellets, tightening sticks or ‘vagacials’.
Why being cold has brrrr-illiant health benefits!
It might be hard to believe if you’re standing outside shivering this winter, but cold brings many health benefits for your mind and body. When it’s unexpected and I’m under-dressed, bein...
Ways to stay positive: The Happiness Lab and Joyscrolling
Doomscrolling (going down a vortex of bad and depressing digital news stories) is so last year. As we all seek out ways to feel happier in the midst of a global pandemic, Joyscrolling is all th...
Hair loss: The unexpected side effect of Coronavirus
Good news about vaccines this week which will certainly make a difference to our locked-down lives next year… Despite this, the number of people reporting disturbing, chronic Long Covid a...
This week’s most-wanted: a bar of posh soap
One traditional bathroom product that’s almost as popular as toilet roll right now is the humble bar of soap. As the amount of makeup I buy is minimal, I’ve always enjoyed treating myself ...
Are you D-ficient? (Why we need vitamin D)
At this time of year – and in the midst of the pandemic – we all need to think about our levels of vitamin D. We know vitamin D as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, and that our bodies man...
Why fashion designer Karen Arthur believes you should ‘Wear Your Happy’
You may recognise this pair of sparkling eyes framed by vintage-inspired glasses….a close-up of fashion designer Karen Arthur is currently splashed across UK billboards (including the one...
Ask Alyson: How can I tame my eyebrows at home?
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How to make the most of a Covid Winter
We were lucky with the weather, we all agreed, in spring and summer; blue sky and warm sunshine taking the edge off Covid anxiety, and encouraging us to spend time outdoors. But as temperatures, and l...
The Nail Polish Effect
Sitting in my favourite nail parlour recently, the woman to my left, in her twenties was having neon pink nails painted by a manicurist brandishing intense orange nails. They spent quite a long...
