Who Are Your Golden Girls?

Who Are Your Golden Girls?

The passing of Betty White, who died last month just a few weeks before her 100th birthday, prompted me to dig up this story I wrote several years ago. The Golden Girls, clockwise from left: Rue McClanahan, 52, as Blanche, 53; Bea Arthur, 63, as Dorothy, 53; Betty...
Skincare Products That Really Work

Skincare Products That Really Work

In an earlier blog post, I wrote about skincare for women over 40, diving into the history of skincare and how beauty-product marketing for women our age has evolved through the decades. In the accompanying podcast episode, I chatted with nurse practitioner Joie Beck...
Should You Lie About Your Age?

Should You Lie About Your Age?

Should you lie about your age? This is an issue that’s come up a few times since I started More Beautiful. Apparently, I struck a nerve when I began using words like “midlife,” “middle-aged” and [insert big gasp here] “menopause” in my articles and on the podcast....