Sometimes I think it would be easier to lose 45 pounds, but all I have wanted for the last many years is to lose 5. I’ve tried exercising more, eating less, giving up alcohol, sleeping more, but my weight stays the same. Some might find that enviable, but not I considering my weight loss goal is small, though on my short 5’3” and shrinking high waisted frame 5 pounds would make a huge difference. We live on Boston Harbor, across from Hanover Street in Boston’s Italian North End, with close to 100 Italian restaurants in 1/4 of a square mile. Every day thousands of people walk the streets with s ..read more

I admit it. I’ve wanted my ex-husband to fail and fail BIG. I’m not proud of it, but it’s there, simmering, waiting to erupt it into a full boil. Did his girlfriend break up with him? Did he get dissed by an old (shared) friend out of loyalty to me? Did he make a bad investment? For thirty years, since we were young, naive, college graduates, I gave up on some of my own life goals to help him succeed. I did benefit from him big salaries, big titles, big honors, but I’d like to think he’s lost, miserable, and unable to thrive without me. But nope. He still excels openly, living across town, pla ..read more

Once people reach middle age, they start getting serious about retirement goals. But what does it really take to build a financially secure future? Is a monthly IRA contribution enough, or is there something else diligent working adults can do to make sure their later lives are comfortable, enjoyable, and worry-free? The good news is that there are plenty of tools to get the job done. A wise first step is planning, which includes estimating future income and making a long-term budget. If you have debt leftover from law school, refinance it to free up funds for other purposes, like building str ..read more

It’s Spring and some of us our panting for a little beach time or poolside hang out. What to wear to lounge in without changing up your outfit. We found these great Cover-ups that could be worn all day long and into the evening. Check these out for this Spring and Summer…..   The Moselle Robe   The Tatiana Kaftan With its breezy, flattering silhouette, the Tatiana Kaftan nods to getaway chic while lending everyday sophistication to your wardrobe.   Solid & Striped The Amelia Dress Driven by a passion for everlasting getaways, Solid & Striped creates timeless swimwear ..read more

Hair care is a learned skill and the older we get the more we need to know. Finding someone who knows their products and how it will work with your particular issue — mine being dry fly away, brassy hi-lights and sometimes frizzy hair — is always welcome information. I have tried many products as a publisher of Better After 50 and have found most just don’t do the trick. That’s why I was thrilled to meet Meika of the Beauty Zone in Park City, Utah. She seemed to really understand what I needed. In an attempt to create a silky smooth look for my hair I consulted with expert ..read more

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BA50 loves Ankle Boots Waterproof, Sneaker Boots, Leather Boots. If you love wearing boots and don’t want to give them up for March and April —These boots are comfy and hip. Give them a try….   ICONS Rover Chelsea Boot A chunky stacked heel and covered elastic goring provide polished updates to an almond-toe Chelsea boot that serves as a timeless, wardrobe-spanning staple.   Back Loop Ankle Boot Crisscross straps and a pointed toe define the look of this Western-inspired ankle boot that’s finished with a distressed woodgrain heel.   Pallabase Bootie A tonal logo patch accentu ..read more

by Wendy Perrotti and Dana Hilmer, Co-Founders Camp Reinvention Remember the movie Groundhog Day where Bill Murray plays a cynical jerk, stuck in a small Pennsylvania town and cursed to relive the same (groundhog) day over and over again? Did you notice that it’s actually a midlife crisis crossroads movie? Initially, the character holds tight to what he believes about himself and about the world. He attempts to change his fate by taking actions that still allow him to preserve what he believes. He accomplishes many new things each day, some dark and others heroic, but stuck in his old beliefs ..read more

            ‘She’s such a bitch.’             ‘Everything I say annoys her.’             ‘Nothing I do is right.’             ‘She’s only nice to me when she needs money.’             ‘What happened to my sweet little girl?’ Do these laments sound familiar?  They do to me because at s ..read more

Johns Hopkins orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon, Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar, explains who is a candidate for knee replacement surgery, and what to expect during and after surgery. To learn more about our hip and knee replacement division, visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ortho #KneeReplacementSurgery #JohnsHopkins Q&A’s 0:15 What causes someone to need a knee replacement? 0:54 Describe the surgery. 1:36 What types of implants are used? 2:24 How is the recovery after surgery? 2:48 Describe the post-surgery physical therapy. 3:24 Do you perform revision surgery? The post Knee Replacemen ..read more