Why we should drink more water (all year round)
At birth, we are about 78% water; by the time we reach adulthood this has fallen to 55% (women) and 60% (men). Other side-effects of ageing also affect how we use, and lose, water.
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.
We love Dawn French’s new short, grey hairstyle
Hooray for the grey! This week, Dawn French unveiled her new, all-grey haircut on social media becoming the latest in a long line of women to ditch the dye.
The joy of swimming (in the wild and indoors)
Growing up by the coast, I’ve always loved a splash-around in the sea. Now a city-dweller, the repetitive, meditative nature of lane swimming was one of the things I really missed last ye...
Don’t sweat it – these natural deodorants will keep you fresh all day
During the stay-at-home season of the pandemic, I often forgot to apply antiperspirant or deodorant, which led me to discover that my armpits aren’t as sweaty as they used to be. And I’m no...
Five of the best shampoo bars
To reduce the amount of plastic in my bathroom cabinet, I’ve been trying out shampoo bars. Easy to use – rub the bar between your hands and then work the lather through your hair &#...
What Oprah’s new book taught me about anxiety and trauma
I recently went through a family health scare, my mother has cancer and was taken into hospital. I don’t normally suffer from anxiety, but I found myself having panic attacks on the way to an...
13 best SPF sunscreens for mature skin
Finding a good suncream for the face can be as hard as tacking down an available holiday cottage this summer. And finding one you want to wear every day – as we know we should – is an even ...
Pedal power: Why it’s time to consider an e-bike
I’m a seasoned cyclist, riding London roads since I was 10 (don’t tell my mum), cycling to work when I lived in London, then commuting from the country with a fold-up on the train. But now ...
Finally, an age-inclusive beauty brand we can all relate to
Canadian beauty brand 19/99 is on a mission to celebrate women of all ages and disrupt traditional beauty ideals. Creating products for those ‘who want to define their own beauty and donâ...
How to freshen up your feet for sandal season
The wonderful weather of the past week or so may have put you off your stride, footwear-wise. Just as we might find it difficult to embrace our increasing freedom post-pandemic, our feet also n...
Have you lost it? Low Libido and what to do about it
Sexual desire may decrease as we get older, but it doesn’t have to be a problem… A reduced sex drive is not an inevitable part of ageing, but it’s something many women and men experie...
Lockdown hair stories: Are you rushing back to the salon or embracing a new look?
After months of DIY cuts, root re-growth and dodgy at-home dyeing, when hairdressers reopened last month there was a huge sense of relief and unadulterated joy. I loved seeing all the before and after...
