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If Your Spouse is Cheating...It's All Your Fault!

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The most popular topic on Oprah.com lately has been about the two most recent visits by Dr. M. Gary Neuman, author of “The Truth About Cheating”. Women by the millions tuned in both days to find out the answer to this most frustrating, devastating and destructive subject, only to find out that, in a nut shell, it was primarily their fault. »more»

The Mid-Life Bradley Method

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Mid-Life Crisis (MLC) is very much like childbirth...whether it be for a man or a woman, it is the re-birthing of a person....it has it's stages of labor...and we transition from one stage to another.  Many women handle this birthing better than others...many choose to take medication or numb themselves to get through it, while others opt to have a C- section and remove themselves, so they can be »more»

Women at Mid-Life Dreaming of Divorce and Happily Married

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I was recently asked to comment on Oprah magazine columnist Ellen Tien's "She's Happily Married, Dreaming of Divorce." Eagerly I clicked the link and began reading, wondering why it had been sent to me in particular for comment. »more»

The Silent Beginning of a Mid-Life Crisis

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Recently, I was asked by a man who's wife had left him and his children due to her Mid-Life Crisis: When does the MLC begin and if redirected attention toward the children was an indication that a woman was soon going to click her heels and return home? Here was my answer....it may be of interest to some who have the same question. »more»

Study: What works best for overweight women: Weight Watchers or the local gym?

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In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health. »more»

When it comes to fitness videos, older is better

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There is one part of the DVD store where the youthful faces lose out to women in their 40s. You won't find perky 20-somethings as they cannot compete with mature women who have given birth and raised families. Where is this parallel universe that seems to go against everything we know about marketing? It's the exercise DVD section. »more»

Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #14: A Happy Face

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As we age, our skin naturally becomes more dry and the hormonal changes that accompany aging can accentuate this. Mature skin loses elasticity, can become rough and wrinkled and can take on a dull appearance. »more»

New Book Covers Women's Health at Midlife

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The Cleveland Clinic has released a new book covering the health issues women face at midlife.

"Women's Health: Your Body, Your Hormones, Your Choices" is said to provide "a wealth of information on how women can improve their vitality, longevity, and quality of life." »more»

Ladies: Are you a 'real' cougar?

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Linda Franklin of Boomers Making a Difference will soon be on Fox's Good Day New York talking about "cougars"--referring to women and not large felines. (If you are still confused then check out "Cougar: A Guide for Older Women Dating Younger Men," linked here). »more»

Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #4: Getting Off The Couch

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When people hear the words "anti-aging," they tend to think of face creams or lasers or even plastic surgery, but there are a myriad of other aspects of "Aging Backwards." Exercise is quite possibly one of the most disliked -- but it doesn't have to be! »more»