Ageist Contributor

In their 60s, Shirley Gines and Dorothy Cunningham founded men’s skincare brand Bosq. They tell us how they did it, and provide resources for those looking to create their own startup. How did you two meet? We met in Stanford dorm Roble Hall. Why did you start a men’s skincare company? Shirley: I...

Hormesis can be a powerful longevity aid; it's defined as small doses of stress intended to benefit us at the cellular level. The beneficial change comes when we adapt to the stress and move to a new, stronger state. Note: when challenging your body with stress, you should check...

​​Myths about older women as the unseen, unheard, irrelevant, and unimportant are based on generalized stereotypes, not facts. Assumptions about female aging and our potency in life are not crediting the many of us with the superpowers we have. Think of the glib wit of Betty White at 100;...

Radiance is potent and energizing. It creates awe, is inspiring, and encourages hope. We have all been in the presence of someone who possesses this quality. Radiance is sensed when great happiness exudes from someone's expression or bearing. You may have experienced it with a bride-to-be or proud new...

The prevalence of processed vegetable and seed oils — like canola, safflower, and soybean oil — in our food supply has increased dramatically since the 1900s. Seed oils initially got their “heart healthy” stamp of approval when studies discovered replacing saturated fats (like butter) with fats high in...

The first time I retired, I got up early every day and made a to-do list. I don’t think I ever checked off anything from those lists, but if I even started any of those tasks I only ever got halfway through. Instead of spending three hours writing, or...

A long life will give abundant challenges, rewards, and practice at aging. For those of us who toast Italian-style, “Cent Anni” — “May You Live 100 Years” — with real hopes to make it, there is also the unspoken prospect of outliving close friends, immediate family, your spouse, even...

Remove the Logjam In a culture where we're so action and achievement focused, it's easy to forget about the obvious. Stop doing the thing that's giving you pain or making the problem worse. When it comes to improving posture, sitting is by far the #1 offender that I see. Instead of looking...

Bring up menopause in friendly conversation, and the mood is likely to plummet. While you may find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone, talk turns quickly to the miserable experiences of menopause: breaking out in a visible sweat while in an important business meeting, waking up drenched at...

Having a positive posture is an asset in life; it’s not just about vanity. The body is like your real estate: the house or the temple your soul resides in for your human experience. You are in it 24 hours a day and, like driving a car, if it...