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What’s the Lure of Yoga?
This ancient mind and body practice has a reputation for reducing stress and boosting immunity.…
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Not the Usual Summer Reading List
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Where To, New York?
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Corona Chronicles
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Staying Active While Sheltering in Place
Seventeen smart tips to keep busy and ward off loneliness—from virtual Gaudí tours to Pilates…
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A New York OB/GYN’s COVID-19 Advice
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Day of Reckoning
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After Retirement: Start Over
Two New York City women have successfully turned retirement into an opportunity for starting a…
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Memory Slipping? Try Playing Mah Jongg!
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Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
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How to Soundproof Your Apartment
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New York City’s Best Knitting Shops
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First Aid, Italian Style
Maddine Insalaco
An unexpected solution saves escapees from New York a trip to the hospital in TuscanyBy Maddine...
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What’s the Lure of Yoga?
Polly Ironclad
This ancient mind and body practice has a reputation for reducing stress and boosting...
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Not the Usual Summer Reading List
NYCitywoman Writers
Our July book reviews (and one non-review) couldn’t be timelier The topics are racism, pandemics,...
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Expert Advice on Hemp, Marijuana, and CBD
Sponsored by Samoon Ahmad, M.D.
How they’re similar, how they’re different, and what you need to...
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Where To, New York?
Linda Dyett
Like us, our city has been sheltering in place How and when will it recover, and will it ever be...
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Tiny Pricks…and Other Subversive Tapestries
Peggy Earle
A needlework fiend tells of quarantine time well spent—stitching absurd quotes from Trump...
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Corona Chronicles
Linda Dyett
Daily life goes on—with accommodations—during this bizarre time Here, five New Yorkers tell...
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Calm Better Days Ahead: Amy Chin’s CBD Venture
Sponsored by Calm Better Days
CBD, a trendy wellness elixir found in juice and moisturizer and ice cream, and dog...
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Staying Active While Sheltering in Place
Sally Wendkos Olds
Seventeen smart tips to keep busy and ward off loneliness—from virtual Gaudí tours to Pilates...
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A Dorothea Lange Exhibit Online at MoMA
Suzanne Charlé
With more than 40 million Americans filing for unemployment in just the past eight weeks, we see...
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A New York OB/GYN’s COVID-19 Advice
Linda Dyett
What you need to know about lung surfactant (it’s crucial for breathing) Plus: Drink plenty of...
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Got the COVID-19 Blues? Go online and ditch ’em!
Suzanne Charlé
Weeks after Gov Cuomo invoked PAUSE, most of us are ready for some new sights and soundsBy...
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Good Books for Us to Read Now
NYCitywoman Writers
This is the time to read tales about exile from beloved homes, to see William Blake’s vivid and...
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Day of Reckoning
Ellen Stern
No birthday parties Commemorate your special day with moments of glory and souls of all agesBy...
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After Retirement: Start Over
Ellen Freed
Two New York City women have successfully turned retirement into an opportunity for starting a new...
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Back Story: Surgery was the best choice for me
Margery Stein
How I went from U-shaped to ramrod-straight By Margery Stein “You gave us a...
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West Side Story, Its Past and Darker Present
Suzanne Charlé
Director Ivo von Hove has stripped the show to “the essentials,” and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker...
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Fotografiska Descends on New York
Linda Dyett
Is this Swedish import a gourmet dining and shopping mall with photo exhibits attached Or a...
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The Wonderful New World of Wigs
Rona Cherry
Banish bad hair days: consider a wig By Rona Cherry Still rocking a wig: Tina...
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Home Sharing for Older Adults in NYC
Sally Wendkos Olds
Savvy solo New Yorkers are opting for home-mates, not room-matesBy Sally...
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Gear Up and Get On The Move
Ruth J. Katz
Clever and useful travel gadgets for sojourns to parts known (and unknown!)…and smart, welcome...
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Memory Slipping? Try Playing Mah Jongg!
Susan Shafer
You can fortify your brain power and positively affect your mood through the game of Mah Jongg But...
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Love and loss and what he wore
Ellen Stern
Peter was not coming home Letting go required a long goodbye to his possessions, tooBy Ellen...
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A Philly Weekend Getaway
Stacia Friedman
Philadelphia is the go-to destination for travelers who enjoy Zagat-rated restaurants, theater,...
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Celebrating Manhattan’s Luncheonettes
Linda Dyett
New York’s quintessential eateries may be a vanishing species, but Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop is...
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NYC’s Organizations for Older Adults, Part 2
Sally Wendkos Olds
With its bonanza of organizations offering multiple programs just for us, this town is the perfect...
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The Magical Monarch Butterflies in Mexico
Ruth J. Katz
Chasing the enchanting monarchs to their winter sanctuaries in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere...
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Courtroom Artists’ Rogues Gallery
Suzanne Charlé
Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, Bernie Madoff—when cameras are banned, artists capture the key...
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Up on the Roof in New York City
Suzanne Charlé
New York City has long been famed for its skyline Now, New Yorkers can be atop that skyline, thanks...
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Country Home: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
Claire Berman
Selling a house is a very emotional experience, and just because people make the decision to sell...
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Singing Together for a Second Act
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Choral singing can be fun, challenging and healthy and you needn’t be a pro to feel like a star...
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Serendipitous Shopping in New York City
Linda Dyett
A jam-packed downtown exotic antiques store and a singular pharmacy uptown have a lot more in...
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The Marvelous Museums of London
Ruth J. Katz
Extraordinary museums are just waiting to be discovered across the pond—The Museum of Brands or...
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Safe on Second: A New York Story
Ellen Stern
Living in a second-floor apartment in New York City has its ups and downsBy Ellen...
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Maintaining Empathy in the Age of Trump
Ellen Freed
How to counteract the daily doses of anger, anxiety, and stress by stimulating positive human...
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Just in Time: The Statue of Liberty Museum
Suzanne Charlé
As the president rails against immigrants, a new museum opens on Liberty Island, examining...
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Put Bone Health on your Radar Screen
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Osteoporosis a painful reality for millions of women Know your risk factors and take action...
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Topnotch Beauty Products for Spring
Linda Dyett
Here are 10 new and new-ish face, body and hair improvers you really should know aboutBy Linda...
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Household Effects: an Illustrated Inventory
Ellen Stern
The objects you love may have more than sentimental value Here’s a way to save their past for...
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NYC’s Organizations for Older Adults
Sally Wendkos Olds
With its bonanza of organizations offering multiple programs just for us, this town is the perfect...
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Older, Slower, but Still Skiing Downhill
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Slow down Perhaps Give up Nope! The thrill of whooshing down a snow covered mountain never goes...
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Dining for Women: Potluck Philanthropy
Stacia Friedman
By the simple act of sharing a meal, Dining for Women members fund grassroots organizations that...
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New York’s Changing Retail Scene
Linda Dyett
All those vacancies Are they part of a paradigm shift (Yes) Will mom-and-pop shops survive or even...
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Moving Towards Wellness Through Tai Chi
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Tai Chi is becoming more popular as an easy and effective route to better health Included is a...
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New Experiences: The Fine Art of Travel
Stacia Friedman
Whether you are a lover of the arts, an aspiring writer or a foodie, here are some small, group...
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Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
Susan Shafer
The search for support, day care and social engagement for a mentally impaired husbandBy Susan...
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Ten Books for Us to Read Now
Sally Wendkos Olds
Will Schwalbe was a voracious reader who spent the last two years of his mother’s life sharing...
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Second Careers: How Art Changed a Life
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Trying something new can be wonderfully rewardingBy Georgetta Lordi...
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Do I look fat in this Merlot?
Stacia Friedman
A glass of wine a day is supposed to be good for you, isn’t it Here’s the harsh reality, and...
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Pickleball: A Popular New Sport
Karen Feld
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US and popular with seniors, offering a good workout...
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Library Books for Homebound Readers
Susan Shafer
New York City Public Libraries’ Mail-a-Book and Books by Mail programs send books, videos and...
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Zumba! The Worldwide Dance/Fitness Craze
Sally Wendkos Olds
New York City exercisers of all ages embrace the Latin rhythms and aerobic moves of ZumbaBy...
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The Discreet Magic of Berets and Caps
Linda Dyett
Hat-averse No problem Easy-to-wear berets with subtle details are in style this fall, as are all...
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Murphy and Me
Ellen Stern
Every dog has her day, and I have it with herBy Ellen Stern In childhood, it was a...
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Is Snoring Compromising Your Health?
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Some 37 million Americans snore regularly according to the National Sleep Foundation, so if you...
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The Accidental Technophile
Annie Korzen
iPhones and streaming and Ebay, oh my And what I don’t miss from the past centuryBy Annie...
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How Seniors Share Experience and Wisdom
Sally Wendkos Olds
Members of “Elder Wisdom Circle” provide support and advice for young people who look to...
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Solo Getaway: Unique East Coast Inns
Karen Feld
Three East Coast inns where you will feel welcome traveling solo or with a friend and be close to...
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New York Seniors and the Clutter Dilemma
Linda Dyett
The stuff we’ve accumulated over the decades is reaching epidemic proportions, taking up valuable...
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Hairstyle News: Isn’t It Time for an Update?
Linda Dyett
The look of favor today is either tousled or sleek-but-askew, says super-stylist Yves Durif Plus,...
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Indoor Plants
Rona Cherry
Indoor potted plants can remove up to 87 percent of air pollutants in 24 hoursBy Rona...
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Taking it Slow: France at 5 mph
Stacia Friedman
Looking for a unique voyage that will satisfy your lust for new adventures and great foodBy...
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Facial Acupuncture for Skin Rejuvenation
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Facial acupuncture—aka cosmetic acupuncture—has been gaining fast favor among women seeking...
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End-of-Winter Skin Soothers and Rechargers
Linda Dyett
Jump-start spring with remedies for parched, slack, confused New York City winter skinBy Linda...
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Saving Your Marriage After An Affair
Sally Wendkos Olds
What some therapists say about saving a marriage unhinged by infidelityBy Sally Wendkos...
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Senior Women and #MeToo
Linda Dyett
How are Boomers and pre-Boomers responding to the explosive Millennials-driven movement that’s...
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Learning How to Fall Safely
Georgetta Lordi Morque
In the winter, learning how to navigate slippery sidewalks and streets, wearing the proper footwear...
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Stay Healthy This Winter—Visit a Salt Room
Rona Cherry
Why 30 minutes in a NYC salt room can heal your lungs and boost your moodBy Rona...
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The Latest in Makeup: Think Little or None
Linda Dyett
Makeup is almost passé in New York City The look today is all about artlessness, authenticity and...
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Women Running Away With the Sport
Sally Wendkos Olds
Today the majority of American runners are female How did we get here One pair of sneakers at a...
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Collagen: Maintaining A Youthful Complexion
Georgetta Lordi Morque
The protein collagen maintains healthy and wrinkle-free skin, but as you age your collagen levels...
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The Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Suzanne Charlé
As the Supreme Court considers some of the decade’s most controversial cases, Justice Ginsburg...
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Travel Groups for Women Only
Sally Wendkos Olds
The demand for all-female travel groups has increased by leaps and bounds, pushing travel...
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New Beau? Check Him Out Online
Judith Glynn
When Ron began behaving erratically, I decided to look him up on Instant Checkmate’s extensive...
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Turning Antique Lace into Silver and Gold
Linda Dyett
It’s almost alchemy Monika Knutsson transforms precious antique lace into featherweight gold and...
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Foods that Hurt, or Help, If You’re Feeling Anxious
Rona Cherry
Here’s a guide for keeping ‘stressful’ food and drink off your menuBy Rona CherryAs...
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Trump’s EPA Will Make You Sick
Suzanne Charlé
Judith Enck, a former EPA Regional Administrator, warns: If Trump gets his way, the Bronx won’t...
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The Transition Network—New York City
Ellen Freed
Enriching lives and growing, the NYC chapter of TTN offers a moveable feast of benefits to women...
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Don’t Retire—Reboot, Part 3
Linda Dyett
Here’s how two women with vastly different careers—an educator and a...
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How to Write Your Own Memoir
Arlene Hisiger
You may not be famous, but you deserve to write your own memoir with assistance from professional...
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Keeping Your Memory Sharp as You Age
Rona Cherry
What’s the difference between an occasional memory lapse and lapses that indicate the onset of...
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Private Libraries in New York City
Sally Wendkos Olds
There are more than twenty private libraries in Manhattan—free or fee-based—that offer...
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Clearing Out Your Parents’ Home
Claire Berman
Sorting out the belongings of your parents’ home can be daunting and upsetting, but hiring estate...
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Stand Up! The Road to Better Posture
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Improve your posture to eliminate pain and prevent serious health issuesBy Georgetta Lordi...
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Five More Visionary Studio Jewelers
Linda Dyett
These artisans’ baubles, bangles and beads are objects of intense desire (And yes, they take...
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Double-Duty Space-Saving Furniture
Ruth J. Katz
Open Sesame: Magical and stylish dual purpose, space saving furniture for space challenged...
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Tips from a Top NYC Hair Colorist
Linda Dyett
Marie Sigismondi discusses the shady business of hair color and going grayBy Linda...
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Sunday in the Parlour with Marjorie
Sally Wendkos Olds
Marjorie Eliot learned piano as a child; now she performs for jazz lovers every Sunday in her...
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Specialists in Nutrition and Weight Control
Georgetta Lordi Morque
March is National Nutrition Month: Assess your health and find a specialist who can...
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A Look at Five Visionary Studio Jewelers
Linda Dyett
Their inspirations here in fast-paced NY, like their challenges, are non-stop and numerous Their...
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Testosterone Implants for Women
Linda Dyett
A growing number of doctors regard the so-called male hormone as a boon for women’s health and...
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You’re Never too Old to Find New Friends
Sally Wendkos Olds
Meeting people is easy, developing a friendship is more complicated; it takes patience and...
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How to Soundproof Your Apartment
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Companies that soundproof windows, floors, and walls are in high demandBy Georgetta Lordi...
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Anti-Aging Benefits of Cosmetic Dentistry
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Put your money where your mouth is!By Georgetta Lordi MorqueWhen it comes to anti-aging...
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At-Home Fitness Workout for Women 50+
Linda Dyett
For NYCitywomen, fitness trainer Devone Stephenson has fine-tuned a dozen home exercisesby...
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Kicking Ass in Flat-Heeled Shoes
Nancy Weber
Why late in life I became a neo-feministBy Nancy Weber“What do you...
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At Home Face Rejuvenation Recommended by Experts
Linda Dyett
Powerhouse ingredients and products that work—no appointment needed!By Linda...
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Love, Loss, and What You Wore
Sally Wendkos Olds
When you decide what you’re going to wear, you decide who you areBy Sally Wendkos...
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Touring France With Comfort On An E-Bike
Grace Lichtenstein
Even if you’re not as agile as a 30-year-old, you can still pedal through rolling hills and...
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Because I’m Worth It: Going Gray in Style
Stacia Friedman
Gray hair used to be unfashionable and unforgiving; these days it’s sexy and a signature for many...
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Don’t Retire—Reboot, Part 2
Linda Dyett
Women who don’t lunch—but launch new careers in their sixties, making the most of their...
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Linda Dyett
Lips and cheeks are where the action is, while eyes are subtle and tameBy Linda...
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Older Women, Younger Men
Sally Wendkos Olds
According to recent poll, one-third of women over 40 are dating men ten years younger than they...
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The Best Dressmakers in New York City
Ruth J. Katz
A versatile, affordable dressmaker who can update a favorite outfit or copy a Chanel is a...
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7 Tips For an Elegant, Natural Look
The NYCw Editor
As a successful model over 60, Cindy Joseph knows the best secrets for makeup applicationby...
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Where to Repair, Sell and Appraise Jewelry in NYC
Mary Marino
Your broken chains and orphan earrings may not be wearable, but they are not worthlessBy Mary...
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Shopping for a Sofa Bed: Top Tips
Ruth J. Katz
How sleeping beauties can find the best sofa beds for their backs, their wallets, and their small...
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Custom-Made Womenswear
Linda Dyett
NYC’s couture dressmakers, tailors, and custom-fitters are on the rebound A guide to the 10...
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Pages That Bind: Book Clubs in New York City
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Members often form strong bonds that keep a club going, even when they disagree about a bookBy...
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Urban Farmers: How Green Is Your Rooftop?
Suzanne Charlé
Installing farms on the 14,000 acres of unshaded rooftops in the city could feed 20 million...
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Don’t Retire—Reboot, Part 1
Linda Dyett
How many women 60 plus are finding ingenious ways of carving out new and satisfying...
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Why I Miss New York City
Annie Korzen
A Manhattan transplant who now lives in Los Angeles reminisces about New York CityBy Annie...
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Mother-of-the Bride or Groom: What to Wear
Kim Johnson Gross
What we wear to a wedding can make us feel like royalty, fabulous, or invisibleby Kim Johnson...
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Women Farmers of New York City’s Greenmarket
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“I love knowing that people all over the city are eating the food I produce”By Jackie...
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New York City’s Best Knitting Shops
Linda Dyett
Local yarn dens provide an antidote to high-level urban stress in a clubby settingBy Linda...
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NYC Top Repairers: Shoes, Leather, Fabric
Ruth J. Katz
Master craftsmen who can widen boots, recover worn shoes, fix torn leather, repair handbags, and...
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New York City Thrift Shop Chic
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How to find fabulous designer fashions on a recession budgetBy Kim Johnson...
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Facts About Faux Hair: An Expert Weighs In
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Wefts, weaves, clip-ins, pieces, donuts, rats, and other extensions are everywhere these days So...
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The Pros and Cons of Concierge Medical Care
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Many MD’s are charging annual fees of $2,000 to $25,000 Finding a doctor you can afford and...
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Best Books About New York City
Grace Lichtenstein
Thousands of books have been published about New York City; thousands more are set in the city How...
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The Ups and Downs of Turning Seventy
Annie Korzen
I decided not to lie or apologize about turning 70; instead here’s what I didBy Annie...
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New York City: A Mecca for Yoga Classes
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Practicing yoga helps keep your muscles flexible, lowers your stress level and improves your...
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Best Hand Laundries, Dry Cleaners and Fur Repair
Ruth J. Katz
Garment wizards who hand launder delicate clothing, dry clean and alter tricky garments, and...
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Seven Jews Hidden in Hitler’s Berlin
Barbara Lovenheim
Interviewing three survivors and writing their incredible story, “Survival in the Shadows,” was...
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Where to Get the Best Facial in New York City
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Regular facials are a good way to refresh, hydrate, and plump your skinBy Georgetta Lordi...
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All About Redheads
Roberta Hershenson
Redheads are a photographer’s dream and a painter’s paradise But are they here to stayBy...
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Reinventing Your Career After Retirement
Elyce Wakerman
Retirement can be a golden time to challenge yourself and develop a fulfilling second careerBy...
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Fight Aging with Strength Training
Georgetta Lordi Morque
Strength training helps to build lean body mass, increase bone density, burn fat and boost...
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My Life Writing for the Soaps
Julie Poll
When Meg Ryan got a film offer in Hollywood, the head writer was in tears and refused to kill her...
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How to Improve Your Balance and Avoid Falls
Sally Wendkos Olds
Some remedies only require common sense; others require classes in balance and tai chiBy Sally...
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Beauty Tips from Expert Andrea Robinson
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In her new book Toss the Gloss, Robinson guides women 50+ through beauty routines that are minimal...
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