September has an intoxicating spirit, just like us midlifers, writes Marie.
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A facial at Neelu’s Beauty Salon gave Marie Kelly more than a brightened complexion. It gave her a new perspective on skincare and wellbeing.
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Texting gets a bad rap, but it can be a powerful wellness tool, discovers Marie Kelly.
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Currently occupying a residency at the National Gallery of Ireland, designer Richard Malone has more in common with women in midlife than you might think.
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Let’s change the lens through which we look at ageing female faces, says Marie Kelly.
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Is hustle culture anti-women, and has the pandemic put paid to burnout culture? Marie Kelly talks to a holistic psychotherapist about a new culture of work and why it will benefit midlife women in particular.
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As midlife women, do we own our value in the workforce? Marie Kelly considers the complexities of holding onto our professional confidence.
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This isn’t dopamine dressing, but a more restrained form of feel-good dressing. Marie Kelly explains how and where to shop ‘optimism chic’.
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As the conversation around sustainability becomes more urgent, the most stylish and savvy women have added a great tailor to their sartorial arsenal. Marie Kelly thinks this is a fashion trend we should all embrace.
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Does technology make you feel younger or older, blessed or bewildered? Marie Kelly falls in the latter camp, but according to research, she’ll soon be outnumbered, as more and more older adults embrace new technologies.
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In a knowledge-based economy, is retirement causing more harm than good to both seniors and society? Marie Kelly asks if walking away from work at 65 is an outdated idea.
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Studies show that dance has a myriad of health benefits for women in midlife. Marie Kelly explores the idea of swapping her run for a rumba.
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From 48-year-old Olivia Colman to centenarian Iris Apfel, women in midlife and beyond are setting the fashion tone for women of every age, explains Marie Kelly.
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We know creativity can improve mental wellbeing, but did you know it can improve our brain health too? Marie Kelly finds out just how vital the arts are in slowing down and improving cognitive decline.
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Pop star Rihanna is being applauded for her risqué maternity wear, but what’s really breaking down barriers are the vibrant portraits of ageing women’s bodies that female photographers are determined to show us.
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As An Post commemorates Irish female athletes this International Women’s Day, Marie Kelly reflects on the power of sport to change women’s lives.
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In a world where personality appears to trump character, introverts can feel like flawed individuals. But Marie Kelly has found peace with her quiet, introspective nature…finally.
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We don’t need fast fashion to enjoy the thrill of having something new. Marie Kelly has found swapping to be just as satisfying as buying.
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Could fashion’s lack of diversity finally be coming to an end? One of the most influential fashion houses in the world is staking its reputation on a more inclusive vision of couture.
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We’ve all heard of crafting as a lockdown survival skill, but studies now suggest that creativity is a scientifically proven method of improving our mental health.
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