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A man talking with his friend who is a woman about his grief and loss. Next Avenue

Talking to Men and Women About My Grief

Conversations with men made me feel my words were better left unspoken. But women listened and understood.
By Robert W. Goldfarb
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March 29, 2024
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Nine Women Writers Find a Place of Their Own

Mostly strangers at first, our meetings over Zoom led to supportive collaboration, friendship and ultimately, a book
By Stephanie Cowell
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March 8, 2024
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The Unique Needs of Postmenopausal Women

Holistic and evidence-based approaches make the most of the body-brain connection as we age
By Catherine Marienau, Ph.D. and Carolyn Torkelson, MD
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February 24, 2023
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A Ghostwriter’s Guide for Invisible Women

Do you feel overlooked or overtalked at the office? Don’t get mad, get tactical. Here’s how.
By Ellen Neuborne
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September 29, 2023
A photo of a woman standing in a decaying building. Next Avenue

The National Museum of Women in the Arts Revels in Its Renovation

Institution in Washington, D.C. is 'both a museum and a megaphone'
By Patricia Corrigan
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January 4, 2024
A older woman putting on lipstick in her car's rear view mirror. Next Avenue

How Women's Brains Can Get Their Mojo Back After Midlife

Women might be surprised to learn they're in for an Upgrade. Find out what that means.
By Margie Zable Fisher
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January 23, 2024
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The 4 Most Common Types of 'Gray Affairs'

An author’s 30-year anecdotal study of infidelity finds older women are as likely as younger women to have extramarital affairs
By Sara Zeff Geber
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February 20, 2023
Two women working on a sustainable agriculture farm. Next Avenue, charities that support women and girls

Effective Philanthropy for Half of Humanity

Nonprofits serving women and girls survive on a pittance, so donations have an outsized impact
By Ellen Ryan
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March 13, 2024
A woman flying in the air during a skydive. Next Avenue, tough broad

One ‘Tough Broad’ Urges Older Women to Embrace Outdoor Adventures

Caroline Paul’s new book, 'Tough Broad,' cites the value of stepping out of your comfort zone
By Patricia Corrigan
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March 5, 2024
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Jane Seymour Speaks Out Against 'Unseenism' to Help Women Find Their Voices

Her mission: encouraging women to be part of the conversation, with their health providers and others, and to not be afraid of asking questions
By Michele Wojciechowski
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March 7, 2024
A woman standing with her arms spread out wide. Next Avenue, entrepreneur

The Benefits of Being a Late-Blooming Entrepreneur

Liz Elting, one of America’s richest self-made women, talks about starting a business as an older adult
By Erin Flynn Jay
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February 21, 2024
Two women on stage accepting an award. Next Avenue, women over 70 podcast

Women Over 70 Speak Out and Are Heard

Out of conversations about women and aging, a podcast was born, and many more voices have been added to the mix
By Gail Zelitzky
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June 2, 2023
A mother and daughter sitting on a couch with a dog. Next Avenue

The Allure of Apartment Life

Here are some reasons why renting may be smarter than buying for single women over 50
By Sheryl Stillman
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March 18, 2024
A woman who is going through menopause looking out at the ocean. Next Avenue, menopause

'When I Realized I Was Gay, Menopause Arrived.' Was There a Connection?

With menopause comes new physical and emotional symptoms; the main thing I've learned is that it is consistently inconsistent
By Carren Strock
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February 23, 2024
A woman on her computer at home. Next Avenue

Why Women Outlive Men but Save Less for Retirement

Lower pay, fewer promotions and career breaks to have children make saving difficult; as a result, the poverty rate for older women is rising
By Terri Williams
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October 16, 2023
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Give Up Your Stuff, Not Your Dream

Two bold women hit the road in an RV for two years to follow their passion
By Debra Wallace
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September 22, 2023
A black and white photo of two women on motorcycles. Next Avenue

Riding off With a Legacy

A story about women breaking barriers was bigger than my dying friend and me. I promised to see it through.
By Kate St. Vincent Vogl
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January 22, 2024
Two women wearing pink hugging. Next Avenue, breast cancer

The True Impact of Breast Cancer: Stories Outweigh Statistics

These are the stories of women affected by breast cancer that have impacted my life
By Jenny Wisniewski
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December 15, 2023
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Opinion

Hey, Siri! Remember Your Sisters!

Why artificial intelligence needs to consider the unique needs of older women
By Surbhi Kalia and Dr. Paula Rochon
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October 26, 2023
A person holding up a colorful quilt. Next Avenue, quilting, creative aging

Creative Aging: Finding a New Spark

Four women tweak their routines, embrace new beginnings and get their creative juices flowing
By Patricia Corrigan
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February 21, 2023
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