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At what age are we happiest and unhappiest?
Studies of 500,000 people around the world show which ages we tend to be happiest and saddest. Here's what I think about it. By Amy Cuevas Schroeder
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The menopausal vagina: everything you need to know but were too afraid to ask
Sally Duffin explains vulval and vaginal anatomy, natural and medical interventions, and how to break the stigma and have the vaginal health…
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Thought about group coaching? Meet Badass Rebellion, the new movement for women in middle age
Three mom-psychologists created a refreshing approach to coaching — designed specifically for women in midlife to find joy, community, and adventure.
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Perimenopausal brain fog: A nutritionist’s guide to thinking clearly
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Overwhelmed or exhausted? Try gentle productivity.
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10 years of sobriety later, I want to share my story with the rising number of women alcoholics
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Think you’re a late bloomer? Think again. It’s time to dream big.
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7 stories about the real deal of momhood, trying to get there, and skipping it altogether
The good, the bad, the messy, and the joys in and around parenthood.
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10 years of sobriety later, I want to share my story with the rising number of women alcoholics
After decades of active alcoholism and 10 years of sobriety, I want to help other women who drink, and may worry about just how much.
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Makeup in your 40s: How to change it up
P.S. We're looking for your mini stories in time for Mother's Day
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Burned out from the grown-up grind? Try kidulting.
Amid the stresses and emotional labor of midlife for women, kidulting encourages play, mindfulness, and overcoming burnout.
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5 of the best makeup products for glowing skin in your 40s
How to makeup gorgeous skin in your 40s: a step-by-step guide by Beauty Editor Lauria Locsmondy
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Does La Mer really work? Here's what happened when our writer tried the pricy skincare products for a year.
+ A sneak peek at our exclusive interview with Stacy London
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Does La Mer really work? Here’s what happened after I used the pricy skincare for a year.
By Olga Rosales Salinas, who was not paid by La Mer to write this honest review
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The gateway drug for the modern 40-something experience. Also an independent media project by the makers of Venus Zine and Jumble & Flow.
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