An apple-shaped body is a body type where weight is primarily carried around the midsection, with a fuller abdomen, waist, and upper body. People with this shape often have broader shoulders, a larger bust, and slimmer hips and legs. Apple shapes store fat around the stomach rather than the hips and thighs. Think of Catherine Zeta-Jones or Drew Barrymore. In my younger days, … [Read more...]
Best Comfortable Shoes For Women Over 60 for 2025
Where I live in Los Angeles, casual and comfortable shoes are standard items we wear throughout the year. It's cool to be stylish, but after age 60 or so, sore and aging feet can cause serious problems with your posture and balance. One fall could send you to the hospital for a hip or knee replacement. But even if nothing serious happens, you don't want to end up with … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Valentine’s Sweet Thoughts
I hope your week was filled with chocolate or flowers whether you have a Valentine or not. Even though the holiday is known for its commercial appeal, it does have a history. Valentine’s Day may have originated from the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia celebrated in mid-February. It was a pagan fertility celebration dedicated to Faunus, the Roman God of agriculture, … [Read more...]
ZIIP Halo: The Beauty Device That Elevates Your Skincare Routine
I wanted to find a way to smooth out my crow’s feet, smile lines, and other signs of aging that I’ve garnered over my 70+ years. That’s a pretty big task for an at-home treatment so I needed a high-tech way to improve my skin and got to try out the ZIIP Halo beauty device. It is a microcurrent device combined with nanocurrent technology to lift, tone, and rejuvenate the … [Read more...]
2025 Fashion Trends for Active Women Over 60
Women over 60 have earned the right to be themselves, including what they wear. Many of us lean toward comfortable and casual while others prefer more formality. It’s easy to look shabby, especially if our bodies are imperfect. Some trends for older women are popular no matter what style they prefer. Below are some of those trends. Classic style, quality materials, … [Read more...]
