The joys of working for yourself as a woman in midlife
After struggling to land the right job, women over 50 are taking their career into their own hands and finding professional gratification on a whole new level.
Pelvic health 101: dysfunction symptoms, treatment options, and more
A complete guide to pelvic floor, pelvic floor pain and dysfunction, and finding help for common symptoms
7 tips to get through a breakup or trauma
Breakup, layoff, or other major loss? Here’s how to find the light in a tough season
Can stress be a good thing? And when does it turn into distress overload?
What in the world is eustress? And why just enough of it might actually be good for us
How to celebrate weddings when you know the vows don’t always last
Divorced people can show up and witness new marriages with grief and sadness, hope and joy
Nonalcoholic drinks that taste better than the real thing
Editor-approved mocktails, faux liquor, and non-alcoholic beers to stir up a healthier holiday celebration
Menopause weight gain? Fasting might help
Fasting fans claim weight loss, cognitive function, and energy level boosts, but is it a safe and effective practice?
SkinVive before and after
The Midst Beauty & Wellness Director tried the spa-med injectable for one month. See the results in skin smoothness, lines, hydration, and glow.
How The Artist’s Way unblocked my creativity and changed my life
Does the bestselling book really work? Learn how a Chicago creative followed the book’s advice and became prolific again.
Meet Sonya Kolowrat, the indie record label leader enjoying giving less f—s
the indie record label leader enjoying giving less f---s
Don’t sneeze! Why we women pee a little bit now
Women in their 40s and 50s can experience urinary incontinence due to menopause, weakened muscles around their pelvic floors, and more. Luckily, there are many products that can help.
Gratitude: The simple way to improve your health in a complex world
Gratitude can benefit the mental wellness, heart health, and sleep of perimenopausal and menopausal women in their 40s and 50s.
When ice cream makes you scream: how to identify and adapt to midlife food sensitivities
Learn the causes of midlife food sensitivities and digestive woes in menopause, and how you can adapt
Margaret Cho is live, livid, and loving midlife freedom
The comedy icon talks about her Live and Livid tour, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, and loving menopause.
Meet Kate Engler, the couples and sex therapist writing a book on Gen X relationships
the couples and sex therapist writing a book on Gen X relationships
Saying nothing doesn’t work: How to help a grieving friend
Read “Attending to a friend’s grief,” an excerpt of Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community, by author Dr. Joy Harden Bradford.
Coffee: The ups and downs of caffeine for perimenopausal women
Can coffee help or just women in midlife? The world's most popular beverage increases focus, mood, and lifespan, as well as hot flashes anxiety, insomnia, and heart rates.
Saying “yes” to Botox: Why most Gen X women don’t raise a brow
Over 90% of Botox users are women, most being in their 40s and early 50s. While the FDA-approved botulinum toxin is considered safe, the results offer more than just a wrinkle-free face.
Stacy London: The Maven of Midlife is revolutionizing menopause
From What Not to Wear to wear whatever the f- you want, the stylist-turned–TV personality -turned-women’s health entrepreneur owns her evolution, revels in being in the prime of her life, and becomes her own North Star.
Strength training: Why women in their 40s need to start now
Strength training benefits women in their 40s by preventing muscle loss and bone loss while increasing metabolism, mood, and memory
