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By Shelby Leith Turning your life around after 50 can seem frightening. You could have an existential crisis from it alone. You spent a lot of time and effort getting where you are, after all. But you must keep in mind that you never start from beginning. That is also true for significant changes in your personal and professional life. You have experienced a lot in your life. For self-reinvention, you can draw on your years of experience and skills. Additionally, you don’t ne

Paulina Porizkova issues a warning to women following the death of her husband, which left her destitute and penniless. Paulina Porizkova is open about being excluded from her late husband's will in public. The "The Money Issue" of SheKnows magazine features the 58-year-old ex-supermodel, who candidly discusses her financial struggles following the death of her ex-husband Ric Ocasek. Porizkova, who was disinherited by Ocasek, was piercingly sincere on social media. She stated

By Orna Raz Gloria Steinem once said: "Women grow radical with age. One day an army of gray-haired women may quietly take over the earth." Yesterday, someone shared a picture of this phrase on Facebook. There could be a silent takeover of the world one day by a group of gray-haired women. Reading that made me realize that gray hair a rose is never just a rose, and that perhaps my decision to leave my hair natural has subversive undertones. My mother's lovely gray hair was kep

By Susan Cronenberg as told to Shelby Leith Aging gracefully isn't just about maintaining our physical well-being—it's also about achieving financial resilience. As the years pass, our wallets, like our waistlines, require constant attention to remain healthy and robust. Particularly for women, the path to retirement is paved with distinct challenges and considerations. From managing the gaps in pay scales to career pauses for family care, women's journey to financial freedo

By Orly Benaroch Light Without a question, ageism is a very real form of discrimination that occurs in the workplace. Additionally, it can be extremely upsetting to learn that you were passed over for a job just because of the year on your birth certificate. Using any kind of stereotype has cost many firms key employees. Although they shouldn't, these biases nonetheless persist. Therefore, the best thing you can do when looking for your next job is to concentrate on the areas

By Orly Benaroch Light Self-advocacy becomes a crucial lifeline in a healthcare system often riddled with biases and hurried consultations. As patients, our insights into our own bodies must be heard, especially when standard medical procedures overlook the unique needs of individuals. I learned this the hard way. In the summer of 2016, I found myself caught in a whirlwind of missed diagnoses and dismissive attitudes, leading to a life-threatening health crisis. My journey u

By Shelby Leith Meet Mathea Allansmith, a remarkable 93-year-old dynamo whose numerical age doesn’t define who she is, what she has achieved, or what she can still accomplish. In a stunning display of endurance and tenacity, Mathea has broken the Guinness world record becoming the oldest woman to complete a marathon, achieving this feat at the age of 92. Allansmith has broken the Guinness World Record by becoming the oldest woman (92 years 194 days) to finish a marathon. She

By Shelby Leith In today's world, dazzling billboards, glossy magazines, and glamorous social media feeds revere youth and its radiant beauty, setting the bar for aesthetic aspirations. The insistent societal drumbeat often seems to chant: "Younger is better." Yet, as the years add chapters to our life's story, a profound realization comes to light — the true essence of beauty lies deeper than the skin. Embracing the natural evolution of our appearance, wrinkles, and all, req

By Orly Benaroch Light While enjoying a quiet dinner with a friend, who is also the retired founder of a prosperous workforce solutions firm, our conversation inevitably drifted toward her professional journey. The firm she had painstakingly built and managed for two decades stood as a testament to her leadership and vision. It was only a short time before we began to dissect the collective strengths of her management team. Each one of them displayed a remarkable tenacity, a

By Joanne Kirkland, writing under a pseudonym. Every mother envisions a bond with her child that stands the test of time—a relationship nurtured by love, understanding, and shared memories. Yet, life can sometimes take unexpected turns, leading us down paths we never imagined treading. One such path is the silent and shadowed alley of estrangement, a journey that can be as mysterious as it is painful. Here, I share my story with you. Come with me as I delve into the complexi

By Shelby Leith In recent years, taking good care of our mental health has gained significant importance. We now understand that for general health to be truly effective, a holistic approach must be used, taking into account every aspect of the body and mind. Because of this shift away from focusing solely on the physical body and toward considering all of a person's dimensions, mental health is now frequently regarded as being as crucial to physical health in the pursuit of