Ricki Lake, 53 (and a half)
Being a long-time fan takes on new meaning when a celebrity has been around for more than a minute. Ricki had us at Hairspray. But then she grew with us, opened our minds to new ideas, and even grieved with us. And here we are! Upon the opening of her new documentary "The Business of Birth Control," she gave us the good, the better and the beautiful about getting older.
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Haleh and Golnar Abivardi, 52 and 48
Founders of an oral health care company that hopes to take the drill out of dentistry, these sisters are proof that doing good does you good.
Making Menopause Hot
Stacy London’s got a brand-new bag: Improving the state of menopause for all of us.
Jennifer Norman, 50
Anyone who can describe herself as a degenerate, yet care so deeply for humankind, is our kind of a conundrum.
Why Is My Neck Aging Faster Than the Rest of Me?
If you’ve transitioned to turtleneck-only dressing every day, this story is for you.
The Virtues of Living in a Small Space
We're all feeling a bit boxed in at this point, but bigger doesn't always mean better when it comes to housing.
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Quarantine Beauty: Bad Hair is Just the Beginning
Feeling ungroomed, unkempt, and completely undone? Meh, you’re hardly alone.
Emotional Inflammation: How it Harms Mental Health
Stacey Colino, the author of Emotional Inflammation: Discover Your Triggers and Reclaim Your Equilibrium During Anxious Times, written with Lise Van Susteren, M.D., joined The Plum for a discussion about a psychological phenomenon that is impacting just about all of us and, more important, what can be done about it.
How a Dog Can Help You Cope With Isolation
In good times and in times of isolation, dogs are a (wo)man’s best friend.
I Had a Baby After 40—Now I'm in Homeschool Hell
Many factors go into deciding whether to have a child after age 40. One that hadn't crossed this mature mom's mind? The prospect of homeschooling her child.
Care for Parents with Alzheimer’s During Covid-19
With the world in the grip of a pandemic, staying home 24-7 is the new norm — and it’s taking a toll on everyone. But that toll may be even greater on those struggling to provide remote care for a family member with Alzheimer’s.
7 Intense No-Equipment, At-Home Video Workouts
Stuck at home? So is the whole world (hopefully). If the lack of activity is making you feel awful, check out these easy-to-stream workouts that require nothing more than a mat — and if you don’t have one, a towel or the carpet will do.