While some menopause symptoms are just annoying (hello hot flashes), problems like bone loss or high cholesterol can pose a more serious health risk as you age. What’s the best secret weapon for staying healthy as we age? Eating right, of course! Let’s take a look at what to eat and what to avoid during […]
Aging
#Realtalk: Farewell, my period
Growing older comes with many surprises— some good, some not so good. The Fine Line, a digital magazine created especially for women over 45 who are interested in fitness, wellness, beauty, fashion, and more, explores the surprises of aging in the 21st century in a series of essays called #RealTalk. In this essay, writer Randi Mazzella reflects on the […]
How to Begin a Strength Training Routine
Building strength is important not only for bone and joint health, but also for everyday functional movements like carrying groceries or picking up a child. We’ve already talked about why women need more strength work, and this post is a closer look at how to start incorporating it into your exercise routine. START SMALL If […]
7 Myths About Menopause
Menopause can be intimidating. Your body changes in many (kinda scary, mostly unwanted) ways, and it’s certainly no walk in the park. The truth is hard enough, but the myths circulating around menopause are enough to cause sky-high anxiety, so let’s get to the truth about what actually happens during menopause. Here are 7 common […]
5 More Ways to Increase Your Energy Levels
A 2015 Gallup poll revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans drink roughly three cups of coffee per day. Coffee is likely to continue to be our energy potion of choice, but a shift beyond a short-term energy boost is underway. Now, women are seeking holistic solutions to staying energized - and the answer isn’t necessarily […]
National Osteoporosis Month: Resources for health and prevention
May might be nearly over, however National Osteoporosis Month highlights a national health issue that affects more than 50 million Americans. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body does not make enough bone, or when the body loses too much of it. These issues can also happen simultaneously. According to the National Osteoporosis […]
#RealTalk: If Age is Just A Number, Why is it Hard to Say?
Growing older comes with many surprises— some good, some not so good. The Fine Line, a digital magazine created especially for women over 45 who are interested in fitness, wellness, beauty, fashion, and more, explores the surprises of aging in the 21st century in a series of essays called #RealTalk. In this essay, founding editor Sue Cowie reflects on […]
7 Superfoods for Women Over 50
As we age, our body goes through periods of change directed in large part by hormone fluctuations. These changes effects our energy level, mood, sleep, and overall outlook. Although you can’t prevent the effects of aging, there’s plenty you can do with your diet to make sure you feel young and vibrant for as long […]
#RealTalk: Starting Over at 60
Growing older comes with many surprises— some good, some not so good. The Fine Line, a digital magazine created especially for women over 45 who are interested in fitness, wellness, beauty, fashion, and more, explores the surprises of aging in the 21st century in a series of essays called #RealTalk. In this essay, founding editor Sue Cowie reflects on […]
