Some women are fearful of aging, and the perceived loss it brings. The truth is, nothing could be further from the truth.

Many people today take multiple medications, vitamins and supplements. Do you know how to use them safely?

HIV infections are on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of Americans over 50 who are infected with HIV have grown over 5 times (16,300 people in 1995, to 90,600 in 2003). While seniors represent about 14% of people with HIV, senior women represent 18%. The numbers of women with infections are even higher for American women of color, and come in at a staggering 47% when looking at world HIV infection rates. That means that just under half of all HIV infections are found in women worldwide.

The numbers of older women becoming infected is of growing concern. Learn how you can protect yourself...

Many women have not learned the importance of celebrating and honoring themselves. Here are 27 tips to start you on your journey.

Sleep disturbance or insomnia is not uncommon in women starting at midlife. While this may be due to a physical concern, usually it's not. Let's discuss some things you can do NOW to improve your sleep.

Advanced health care directives are written instructions that communicate your wishes regarding care and treatment should you no longer be able to make your own health care decisions. Some directives are broken down into two parts - a Living Will and a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA). The exact language and type of document will vary depending upon the laws in your location.

Basically a Living Will allows certain treatments to be withheld or withdrawn if using them will only prolong your dying process; or if you are unconscious (and in a vegetative state) and there is no hope for recovery. An example of treatment may include feeding tubes or resuscitation if you heart stops working.

Just what is menopause? How does it affect you? What can you do about it?

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You normally don't know it until something like a fracture occurs. In reality, your bones have been loosing strength for years.

Today, more than ever, you need a Living Will. Discover the 10 most common questions you need answered so you too can have peace of mind.

Don’t you want to know what is important to midlife women, what makes them tick? Do you know how they want to live the rest of their lives? It’s not about the gray hair, a few wrinkles or even hitting the big 5-0.