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Mens' health - As part of Mens' Health Week

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Raewyn & Geraldine discuss how prevention is not part of a man's vocabulary. Click here to watch the video

Age Appropriate Dressing - click here to watch the video

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Get ready to have your say as we respond to the 'Rules' which of course we don't agree with.

Interview on TVNZ -Making the Decision to Stay Married -click here to view video

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Latest interview Friday 25th March 2011:
Geraldine and Raewyn discuss with TVNZ host Sarah Bradley - 'Making the Decision to Stay Married after a Crisis
© Good Morning 2011.
Please pass this link to your friends......thankyou

Interview on TVNZ -Surviving Divorce in Midlife click here to view video

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Live on TVNZ - Surviving Divorce in Midlife
Friday March 18th 2011. Geraldine Meo and Raewyn Hamilton of wisanow on Good Morning TVNZ being interviewed by Sarah Bradley.

Interview on TVNZ - A Midlife Crisis can be postive

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Wisanow on TVNZ Good Morning March 11, 2011. Discussing with host Sarah Bradley ' Can a midlife crisis be a positive thing/a catalyst for change?' Raewyn Hamilton and Geraldine Meo reflect on their experiences and what they have learned from the women of wisanow.
View this interesting interview.

It's Never too Late to Start Something New click here to read latest newsletter and article

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1200

It's NEVER Too Late to Start Something New
A business, a job, an interest. This subject was deemed to be of the most interest to you - our readers in our recent survey on what you would like us to talk about on TV. Here we present books and ideas from inspiring women who have done just that. Plus, we are back on Good Morning' TV on Feb. 25th and hope to cover the subject then.
Women to inspire you & FREE Pocketbook of Women's wisdom
Books to Change your life...
click above to read entire newsletter and get your FREE e-book on Women's Wisdon

Baby Boomers best time is yet to come - click here for full article

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Rosemary McLeod: Baby boomers' best time is yet to come
ROSEMARY MCLEOD - Sunday Star Times
09/01/2011

IT IS an awesome thing to be part of the baby-boomer generation, who've had the best music, the ultimate rock stars, the skinniest chicks, the most drugs, the best motorbikes, and who've generally been the all-round hippest and best-looking people the world has ever known.

I say this with due modesty, though modesty has never been our forte. We just can't help being fab.

Adventures for Midlifers - click here for full article

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1200

So many of our members are planning to travel this year so we thought we would help you on your way with some travel articles and tips to ensure you have a happy and safe journey. Firstly, if you are interested in cooking lessons, there are some great ideas in our article How to Expand your Culinary Repertoire. Check out CNN's Top Destinations for 2011. New Zealand is a surprising entry. If you have an iPhone or iPad have a look at Top 10 Travel Apps for iPhone and iPad. I love the AroundMe App and use it all the time here in New Zealand. Fantastic for finding the nearest cafes, banks, petrol stations, etc. The Frommers Travel Tools App is great too. It has a good currency calculator which is really easy to use. If all this gives you the urge to travel this year but don't know where to start, give Margo at House of Travel a call or send her an email. She is very helpful and easy to deal with and they have some amazing tours and special offers.

Perfumes women love and wear- click here for full article

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1200

Perfumes we love to wear - don't make a mistake buying the wrong gift, ask first!!

If a women is of a certain age like us - over 50, she will probably have a favourite perfume she has been wearing for a number of years. Like all of us, she will have experimented with others and gone back to the favourite. The one everyone asks 'what is that gorgeous fragrance your are wearing?". And you know why? Beacause it suits her personality.
Check out some of the gorgeous fragrances some of our readers wear to get inspiration for your xmas giving...

Tell Us What You Think - 2 minute survey click here

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1200

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!

Complete our Survey and Win a Fabulous Laura Mercier Lipstick

We have the opportunity to appear on TVNZ's Good Morning Show again next year and we would love to know what topics you would like us to discuss. We have some ideas ourselves but we also want to hear from you as it's important to us that you have a voice and this is our opportunity to represent you.

Survey closes Monday 10th January 2011 - Draw winner announced Wednesday 12th January 2011

Click above to complete the survey

Top Charity Gift Giving Sites Click here for full article

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Top Charity Gift Giving Sites
With Christmas fast approaching the age old question arises of what to give Uncle Archie, Great aunt Matilda and all those "hard to buy for" friends and relatives. Why not give to your favourite charity on their behalf this year? You will feel good about it and they won't have to pretend they love something they will never use. We have listed our top Gift Giving Sites to make it easy for you. You can order on line too. What could be easier than that?

Tv Interview - wisanow on Good Morning - click kere for full article

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Good Morning TV -

We had fun again in case you missed it but now we are going to need your help
We, Geraldine and Rae, were privileged to be asked back to further the cause of midlife women on the Good Morning show. And subsequently, we have been asked to prepare for next year a list of subjects to discuss that would interest you our subscribers. Next week we will send out a survey to get your ideas so in the meantime put on your thinking caps
Watch the video and sign up as a newsletter subscriber to give us your feedback in this thursday 16th newsletter.

Style in Italia and Athens - Click here to read full article

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Style in Italia and Athens

as observed by Rae

In the streets, around the world, I have observed that very few people actually dress to make a style or fashion statement. What I explain as a style/fashion statement is one that is contrary to what the masses are conforming to as a response to the accepted fashion of the moment. An individual style. Probably because the ‘to- and- from’ work routine, and the shopping trip requires more of a commitment to comfort and functionality rather than style. In the street in New Zealand the current uniform is tunics and leggings especially amongst the young women. The men of course tend more towards jeans and tees. In Athens I observed some beautifully attired young women all in what could be only be described as fashionable gypsy. They love embellishments and why not. Some of the girls are really beautiful so why not dress like dark butterflies given the winter colours of black and more black. But all of them looking the same?? And, groups of women dressing the same seems to be universal. click above to read more..

Jerusalem, Kusadasi and their Walls of Faith - click here for full article

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Jerusalem and Kusadasi & their ‘walls of faith’

by Raewyn Hamilton
Prior to embarking on this amazing trip through ancient lands I had no idea what the wishing wall at the home of the Virgin Mary in Kusadasi, Turkey and the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, meant to so many people from around the world.
Firstly in Kusadasi, it was the attraction of the ruins of Ephesus, that beautiful classical city which was home to one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Diana. Only when I was there was I given to understand that Ephesus had hosted St Paul, St John, the Virgin Mary and even Cleopatra and Anthony during it's splendid history when the population was around 150,000. In recent times the enormous theatre has hosted such performers as Andrea Bocelli and Sting. Now though the theatre is closed for renovations to stabilise the foundations rocked by powerful audio equipment. What a blast it would have been though on a summers night to sit amongst the ruins and see so many of the world's greatest performers in this most perfect setting.

Istanbul - A Shoppers haven click here for full article

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Istanbul – A Shopper’s Heaven
Part of a once in a lifetime travel experience by Raewyn Hamilton

After ballooning in Cappadoccia I thought anything we did would feel rather flat, but having arrived in Istanbul into the most gloriously cocooning haven of a hotel called the Sultanahamet Four Seasons, I realised this was to be a trip of a lifetime. After visiting Istanbul last year, Gavin spent days researching and negotiating to find the best deal available so we could spend our two nights in the hotel we drooled over that trip. Situated in the old part of the city, it is a converted prison that was featured in the film ‘Midnight Express’. After seeing it the first time, I decided I would commit any crime to be allowed to stay there. The ambiance, the staff and the facilities have created a haven in the midst of this city of 16million people.

Need a Good Night's Sleep?- click here for full article

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1200

How to avoid being ‘frazzled’ and get a good night’s sleep this Christmas season

What can I get him this Christmas? What’s the in-toy for the kids? Is it too late to book the cat into the cattery? Will the turkey fit in the oven this time? What on earth shall I wear to the staff Christmas party?
There are so many stresses frazzling us at this time of year it’s often hard to get a good night’s sleep just at a time when you really need it.
Why do you need good sleep?

The Great HRT Debate - click here for full article

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1200

I don't think there is any midlife subject that creates such diverse opinions and controversy as Hormone Replacement Therapy. It's probably the one subject which Raewyn and I have totally opposing views on. When I first started feeling early menopause symptons, I thought I had a residual bug which wouldn't go away. I was in my mid forties and it didn't occur to me when I kept getting hot on my daily walk, that I may be entering menopause. "I'm far too young for that" I thought. Not so. I went to the doctor, had the test and sure enough, was in the early stages of menopause. My doctor prescribed me HRT which I took happily for 10 years, until the study came out in 2002 saying that HRT increased the risk of Breast Cancer. Back to the Doctor. He assured me that I would be fine as I was taking Oestrogen only as I had had a hysterectomy when I was 42. So I kept on taking HRT for a few more years, because my friends were all going through menopause and suffering hot flushes,sleepless nights, night sweats, etc. and I didn't want to have to put up with all that inconvenience to my life.

Singapore Style by Raewyn Hamilton - click here for full article

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Singapore Style - the first port of call on a fantastic trip
Rae Hamilton watching out for the well heeled and best dressed in Singapore
First of all I have to say I love traveling for pleasure. The most exciting part is as my husband Gavin commented -'we have no expectations of the day and therefore can not be disappointed'.
I decided to write a blog of our trip, originally, mainly from a travel point of view, but as I have done the sightseeing in Singapore many a time this post is more about style. So, here I am in Singapore looking at it from a stylists point of view. Actually more of a midlife style viewpoint, as I am looking at what is on offer for my age group in the way of design and affordability. We all know there is plenty of style in the designer brands but we don't all want to walk around looking like clones, nor do we have the money to punt thousands on an outfit that is identifiable by the season it was designed for.

6 Tips when buying Vitamins - click here for full article

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

With the market awash with health supplements it’s hard to know what works and which ones to buy. What vitamins are going to work the best for you and what to look out for to ensure you get the best bang for your buck.

(1) Size that Matters:
Look closely at the back of the vitamin supplement label and you’ll see that some will say the contents listed are for each pill or capsule. Others will use the word “serving”. Be careful of this approach – a “serving” is an unethical way of duping the consumer. So be wary when the fine print says: “Each serving contains blah blah”. And then with an asterisk and often finer print at the bottom of the list of ingredients, it tells you: “* each serving represents 6 pills” – or something similar.

Wisanow on TVNZ Good Morning Show - Terrifying - click here for full article and video

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Raewyn and I were very excited and felt a little panicky when we got the phone call asking us to appear on Good Morning. Well, that's not strictly true - when Raewyn told me we had been invited, I said "not me white man, that's your job!". However, she was quite stubborn about it and insisted that we were in this together, just as we always are. As it was a few weeks away, I was able to forget about it, except that Raewyn kept reminding me, asking me what I was planning on wearing, what I wanted to say, all those fascinating questions I really didn't want to think about. I kept thinking they would change their minds. Not to be.
The 24 hours leading up to the show were quite surreal, really. We flew down to Wellington on Thursday evening, stayed at the Bolton, had dinner and watched the Silver Ferns win Commonwealth Games Gold. How exciting was that!
Nothing as satisfying as seeing Norma Plummer looking like she has just stood in something very nasty and can't get it off her shoe. The two Australian Goalies, McMahon and Cox, are incredible players and gave it their all, but I really didn't feel very sorry for them when they cried after they lost. How mean is that!
Anyway, Friday finally arrived.

Finally A really good reason to be 60+-click here for full article

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

At 60+ You Are Beyond the Middle Ages and Past the Peak of Depression

According to Shane Gilchrist of the Otago Times - A 2008 study found depression peaks when people hit middle age (in their 40s).

No stage of life has a worse reputation than middle age. There might be some very good reasons for that, writes Shane Gilchrist.
What do model Naomi Campbell and actor Daniel Craig have in common with me and more than a million other New Zealanders? Okay, maybe it is easier to point out what we don't share. But the fact is, we're all middle-aged. Campbell is 40, with the body of a 20-year-old (her mood is another issue entirely). Craig is 42, with the body of a 20-year-old and a swagger to match. While that might appear to put the middle-aged in good company, some of the accompanying data surrounding the middle years is less comforting. At 41, I am between the pair and possess the body of a ... hmmm. (When last I checked, my wife's Wii Fit coolly suggested a 53-year-old physique. At this juncture, it's perhaps best to deflect any deficiencies by mentioning the results of a United States-Norway joint study, which found middle-aged men to be, well, good at sex. Then again, such proficiency is a bit like integrity - it's an external assessment, one cannot bestow it upon oneself).
As for my fellow middle-agers, Campbell seems to be struggling with her memory these days - if the recent blood diamond hearings were anything to go by - while the trajectory of Craig's stellar career has perhaps flattened with the news that financial troubles at MGM studio have put his next appearance as James Bond on hold.

Middle Aged Model Wows Paris - click here for full article

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Spare a thought for the tall, slim, young and conventionally beautiful. These are hard times for them, with Paris fashion week declaring them very last season. Ines de la Fressange, 53, who was Chanel's house model during the 1980s, returned to the Chanel catwalk, 21 years after parting ways with the Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Lagerfeld has until now been unrepentant in his preference for slender, young models. Last year, Lagerfeld dismissed the "size zero" debate as the concern of "fat mummies sitting with their bags of crisps in front of the television".
Lagerfeld's decision adds to a diverse vision of beauty at Paris fashion week. Lucy Yeomans, the editor of Harpers Bazaar magazine, welcomed the move, saying: "When the fashion is really excellent, it looks even better on older models, because they have more presence. The clothes take on personality, and that is a huge part of what fashion is about." On Saturday night, Jean Paul Gaultier opened and closed his show with Beth Ditto, the voluptuous Gossip frontwoman. Her final lap of the catwalk, during which she sang an a cappella version of the Ike and Tina Turner song River Deep, Mountain High wearing a tulle-trimmed corset, brought the house down.

Half of second hand cell phones contain personal data - click here for full article

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Consumers are unwittingly passing much of their most private personal data to strangers when they discard mobile phones, with intimate photos and credit card numbers and pins frequently left on handsets, according to new research.
An analysis of 50 handsets bought from second-hand resellers on eBay found that more than half contained personal messages or photos, according to exclusive research from the mobile and forensics experts Disklabs. More than 60 per cent still contained phone numbers left on a call log. A number were sold with pornographic material still on the phone.
"The worst thing a consumer can do is hope or assume that the person buying the phone will remove the data," said Simon Steggles, director of Disklabs. "Any data left on the phone is effectively open to the public domain. That could be as varied as intimate photos, videos and text messages ... People hit 'delete' and think that means it is gone for ever, but that's not the case."

wisanow.co.nz Our recent Wisanow survey of Wisanow's 1000+ members showed that over 50 per cent of women would consider having a relationship with a younger man. What do you think?

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

wisanow.co.nz Our recent Wisanow survey of Wisanow’s 1000+ members showed that over 50 per cent of women would consider having a relationship with a younger man.

What do you think?

Wisanow - Midlife Doesn't Have to be a Crisis Anymore click here to read the full article

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Wisanow Press Release - Rebecca Gannaway

Midlife is most often associated with some form of ‘crisis’, be it of the mind, body or soul but childhood friends Raewyn and Geraldine are on a mission to turn midlife and its negative connotations firmly upside-down, leading by example of course.

The two self-confessed ‘midlifers’ have faced their fair share of difficult challenges, but have not let these wrestle them into submission; they do not subscribe to the sedentary lifestyle, sensible clothes and menopausal madness typically associated with this stage of life and have come together to create wisanow.co.nz, a one-stop destination for women in ‘second adulthood’.

15 Reasons Why we Love Being Baby Boomers

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200

15 Reasons why we love being baby boomers

Here's to us Baby Boomers, that is, anyone born between 45 and 64. Women in this age group are now the highest population segment in the United States. All power to us!

We invented "cool". We grew up with Elvis, Buddy Holly, Frankie Valli, Ricky Nelson, Connie Francis, Cliff Richard (not so cool but okay).

We were born after World War 2, which meant we weren't as deprived as our older brothers and sisters.

We got to take advantage of The Pill, although we had to tell fibs to the Doctor to get a prescription for it.

We got to protest about the Vietnam War and not be beaten by over enthusiastic constabulary. more...

Web Mistress - It's a Woman's World

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Web Mistress - It's a Woman's World

Next Magazine article by Lindsey Dawson October 2010 excerpt.

'Big sites like www.handbag.com and www.ivillage.com can be so take-it-or leave-it. So is there something more local, more 'niche', more relevant? You bet. Try www.wisanow.co.nz, set up by Aucklanders Geraldine Meo and Raewyn Hamilton. They're both in real estate but Wisanow is their outside-of-work baby, set up because they believe baby-boomer women can have a struggle as they enter what some call 'second adulthood'.
Once the mid-life stage opens up, many are searching for fresh fields, renewed purpose and meaningful goals. Geraldine and Raewyn are aiming for a 'warm, honest and empathetic forum". Packed full of travel, health, shopping and culture pages (around a thousand at last count). it's receiving as mush interest from overseas as home.
"They tell us they like that our discussion forums are real and not just about botox and celebrities," says Raewyn. "And we're finding that the topics women care about are the same all over the world."

Winning Resumes - click here for full article

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Your resume is the tool that gets you an interview. If you are applying for lots of jobs and not getting any interviews there is more than likely something wrong with your resume. Resumes must be simple, to the point and easy to read. If an employer has a hundred resumes to look through you have just a few seconds to impress them enough to make it to the ‘possible’ pile and a closer inspection.
Your resume is your opportunity to speak to the employer, make sure that you are saying the right things. It must match the skills that the employer is looking for, so tailor each resume to suit the job you are applying for. An added bonus of a good resume is that it will boost your confidence. It is very encouraging to see your skills laid out in black and white, and when you are applying for jobs you need all the confidence you can get!
Gone are the days of big and bulky resumes, keep yours short and precise with only relevant information – aim for two pages, one if you have been at work for less than 5 years. It goes without saying that it must be error free and well laid out.

Decluttering my Life - click here for full article

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Decluttering my life

I was driving across town the other day and heard an interview on the radio about decluttering your life. Unfortunately, I got to my destination before the interview ended so missed some of it, but it has stuck in my mind ever since.
Yes, I do admit to being a hoarder and yes I do still have favourite books and toys my children loved and yes my youngest is 25 and yes they don’t want them, but I just can’t quite bring myself to throw them away. So they are packed away in a box and never looked at.

Baby Boomer Divorce - Why it's happening - click here for full article

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200

What's wrong with living happily ever after? Really nothing. It's a wonderful premise if you can make it happen. Unfortunately, the US Census Bureau estimates that half of all marriages will end in divorce. This means that there's no security even if you've raised your kids and made it through the hurdles and challenges most couples face.
Just look at Al and Tipper Gore, who decided, after 40 years, to end their marriage. In general, the three main reasons why baby boomers divorce are money, abuse and infidelity. However, there are many more subtle reasons that cause couples to become estranged.

My Life in Recipe Books - click here for full article

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200

One of my earliest and happiest memories as a child is being in the kitchen with my grandmother when she was baking. Being Swiss, there was a heavy emphasis on butter, cream and cheese. She made a fantastic cheese pie with an unpronounceable name which is a Swiss version of Quiche and is a pastry base with a filling of cheese, eggs and cream. Her pancakes were the best I have ever tasted and I still remember hounding her to make a batch of them for me. They were so light and thin as paper and my brothers and I used to plaster them with butter, sugar and lemon juice or jam. My cousins and I still reminisce about her yummy Macaroni Cheese. This at a time when pasta was not on New Zealand menus.
My mother was a wonderful cook and baker too. Her specialty was scones. They were so light and fluffy. She used cream instead of butter in her scones. I had a Lemonade Scone at The Porch Cafe at Waihi Beach today and it reminded me of mum's scones. Not as good as Mum's but light and fluffy. My friend Loren gave me the recipe for Lemonade Scones and they are delicious and easy to make.
So here is my life in my recipe books.

Invitation to a night of fun, fashion & freedom - click here

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200

You are invited to an evening of:
Fun, Fashion, Freedom. Showcasing all things feminine, this will
be an evening of decadence – styling seminars, beauty pampering,
complimentary makeovers and much more! You will also receive
discounts and treats, exclusive only to the guests at this event.

Tickets are $20.00 each or $38.00 for two. $2.00 from every ticket
sold will be donated to esteem’s charity partner, dress for Success.

Date: tuesday 31st august 2010
Time: 5.45–8.00 pm
Venue: Mink Photography Studio, 18 Barry’s Point road, takapuna

numbers are strictly limited. to purchase tickets call (09) 3367750 or email info@esteem.co.nz

Good News about magnesium & Chocolate - click here for full article

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Chocolate! I thought that would get your attention. Magnesium is richly available in Chocolate – so it really is good to have some every day! Just not a slab at a time of course! There are a range of other magnesium rich foods too like leafy green vegetables, pumpkin seeds and seafood, but nothing quite spikes the interest as a few squares of chocolate to keep your magnesium levels healthy!

It's gotta be Good for you! Read More...

One man's view on how to attract older, mature women - have your say

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200

One Man's View on How to Attract Older Women - Go on, have your say!
Just couldn't help putting this in..An article spied on the web from a guy expounding his theory on what a man has to do to attract older, mature women has attracted some scathing comment. 5 easy steps? - we ask you to comment.
Read more

Sociability good for Health

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Sociability good for Health

Having good friends can do wonders for your health, research shows.

A life of booze, fags and slothfulness may be enough to earn your doctor's disapproval, but there is one last hope: a repeat prescription of mates and good conversation.
A circle of close friends and strong family ties can boost a person's health more than exercise, losing weight or quitting cigarettes and alcohol, psychologists say.
Sociable people seem to reap extra rewards from their relationships by feeling less stressed, taking better care of themselves and having less risky lifestyles than those who are more isolated, they claim. A review of studies into the impact of relationships on health found that people had a 50 per cent better survival rate if they belonged to a wider social group, be it friends, neighbours, relatives or a mix of these.

Spanx a Million - don't diet just dress thin - click here for full article

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Spanx a million - Why Diet when you can dress thin

Spanx a million is the title of a great article on a book by New York Times best selling author, Charla Krupp. How to Never Look Fat Again!: Over 1000 Ways to Dress Thinner - Without Dieting. Written by DAPHNE GUINNESS - Sydney Herald June 24, 2010

Daphne Guinness gets the skinny on slim dressing from New York author Charla Krupp, a former magazine beauty director who wouldn't leave home without her shapewear. Some women will do anything to be thin. Charla Krupp's not one of them.

"I'd rather follow my rules for dressing thin and be a few kilos overweight than starve," the former Glamour magazine beauty director says from New York. And to prove it, there's a picture of her looking horrible in her book How to Never Look Fat Again, followed by a shot of her an hour later looking great.

Families of Dementia Sufferers Struggling to Cope - click here for full areticle

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Families of dementia sufferers struggling to cope

Over 12,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with dementia each year and some families of sufferers are struggling to cope on their own.

Home Instead Senior Care, an organisation dedicated to providing in-home care for the elderly, says it has seen a 25 percent increase in past 12 months in requests from families of Alzheimer’s sufferers asking for additional care to that provided by local District Health Boards. Alzheimer’s is one disease that causes dementia.

Estimates show that by 2026 there will be approximately 74,000 New Zealanders suffering with some form of dementia and this figure will increase again to almost 147,000 by 2050. Dementia is doubling every 20 years worldwide as populations around the world are ageing.

Why Pink Lipstick is ALWAYS right when you age and breakthrough to health in latest wisanow newsletter click here to read

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Breakthrough to health, Travel and Movie giveaways and why pink lipstick always works as you age

Travel Expert Margo offers advice, HOT deals and first travel giveaways
Your Chance to WIN a set of 4 Favourite Movie DVD's as Voted in Our Recent Survey
Why Pink lipstick ALWAYS works for over 50's and more tips on how not to look O.L.
Breakthrough, to lasting good health - 8 essential steps
Aging Skin issues - why it happens and what you can do about it
'Waking up is Hard to Do'- Jenny Devine explains & offers a draw to WIN a $1600 coaching programme
Promote yourself and your business through Platinum membership's Directory
Amanda tells how to be Conscious, Grateful and Flowing with Good Energy
'He's History - You're not' a great book on surviving divorce
Exquisite Crystal Nail Files to buy & WIN

Lost Your Mojo with the winter blues? Click here for full article

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Lost Your Mojo with the winter blues? Great giveaways and ideas for escapes

News this week to help you recover and survive winter under our four main categories detailed below:

Taking aim at your daily fibre intake - click here for full article

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200

A stir fry with plenty of vegetables and maybe a
few nuts can have around 6g of fibre per serve.

By the time you eat your last mouthful of food tonight, what will your fibre tally be? Will you have reached your daily target of 30g – or were you blissfully unaware there was a target at all? It’s no surprise that a survey (commissioned by Kelloggs) has found that almost two thirds of consumers didn’t know what the dietary recommendation for fibre was. After all when it comes to public health messages, Did you get your 30g of fibre today isn’t quite as loud as Slip slop slap or Every cigarette is doing you damage. And if most of us don’t know how much fibre we should chomp through each day, you can bet most of us aren’t entirely sure what a day’s worth of fibre food looks like either.

'Blue is Not Your Colour' Anxiety vs Depression - click here for full newsletter

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Anxiety vs Depression and Other Articles in Wisanow Latest Newsletter

In response to increasing concerns over the emotional health of many midlife women, Amanda (a counsellor) talks about anxiety and depression and Birgit (a health professional) explains how anxiety is often treated as depression and what can be done to alleviate the condition.

Lynda (stylist) and Rae carry on finding the x-factor with accessories to create and enhance the essential you at an accessories event aided by a group of interesting, intelligent women who share this common interest.
read more...

The Pill: woman's best friend? - click here for full article

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200

The contraceptive pill is 50 years old – but as controversial as ever. Julia Llewellyn Smith charts its devastating impact on sex and family life

As criticisms go, it seemed rich. Raquel Welch, the actress who played a bikini-clad cave woman and had three husbands, last week blamed the contraceptive pill for the decline of marriage. On the Pill’s 50th birthday, Welch, 69, declared that the widespread use of oral contraception had led to epidemic promiscuity. “These days nobody seems able to keep it in their pants or honour a commitment,” she bemoaned. Welch joined a long line of detractors, holding the Pill responsible for every contemporary ill from Katie Price to binge-drinking. But others hail it as the greatest medical advance of the 20th century, enabling women to cast off their domestic shackles and plan families around careers.

What does Your Image Say About You? click here for full article

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200

What Does Your Image Say About You ?

Amanda asks this very interesting question in response to a friend's crisis -"do you embody in visual terms, your image of you?"

At the same time I, Raewyn, had undertaken a wardrobe makeover with very unexpected results. I had no idea how traumatic and liberating the exercise would be. It went way beyond the clothes.

On the entertainment side, we review two brilliant books that explore our relationship with food and a guide to healing oneself after broken relationships. Geraldine writes on 'The Best of the Cannes Film Festival, and a brilliant new site showcases Victor Frankyll.

A Great Life is all in the detail -click here for full article

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200

A great life is all in the details

...in the colours of a sunset, a beautifully executed photograph like the one taken by Birgit photography or simply in the colours of a gorgeous scarf.
We have taken the time in this issue to search out the little things that make the difference to everyday living. Even the smell of soup cooking in winter or walking into a room enhanced by an aromatic room perfume.
It's all detailed in this issue for your enjoyment. We categorise the capsule wardrobe and the best product to enhance makeup and hair care routines for midlife women and where to buy them at discounted prices. Plus something to dream about - a beautifully crafted pair of earrings or a great movie to see and wonderful places to travel to. Take the time to look after yourself as Amanda reminds us by keeping your Life in Perspective... plus some very clever writing by the winner of 'The Story of My life' seminar - Jackie Halliday. And don't forget - it's never to late to provide for your retirement.

cosmeceuticals - the beauty industry revolution - click here for full article

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Cosmeceuticals have changed the beauty industry.
Few of us believe the claims made by manufacturers about their cosmetics. But, says Richard Gray, a new generation of clinically approved 'cosmeceuticals', which alter the DNA in your hair and skin, could change for ever the way we look at make-up - and the ageing process
Claims about pro-vitamin formulas, pentapeptide face creams and poly-collagen serums have helped ingrain public scepticism as to whether beauty products actually do any good.
When a product says it can "smooth away the appearance of lines and wrinkles", does it smooth them away - or just make them less obvious?
For the first time, an event at the Science Museum in London this Wednesday will reveal the real science behind the $10 billion global beauty industry.

Diet diary helps weight loss - click here for full article

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Diet diary key to weight loss
Put it in writing ... diet journals can help you maintain your motivation.
Motivation and keeping a journal of what you eat are key components for shedding excess weight, according to new research.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that the type of motivation for dieting and techniques to boost it when it dips could mean the difference between success and failure.
"Motivation has an impact on weight loss but the impact is really mediated by adherence to self-monitoring," said Kelly H Webber, an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky. "If you are going to self-monitor your diet and exercise every day you are going to lose more weight.

4 brilliant opportunities for a seasonal revamp - full article here

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

4 Brilliant Opportunities to have a seasonal revamp of YOU!!

A new season usually means you focus again on how you present yourself to the world. How you dress or who you are. It may even mean thinking about what to take on a holiday or where to go.
With the help of some wonderful women who are dedicated to making you the best you can be, we have the answers to many of your queries about where to from here.
read more..

Raquel Welch's guide to ageing gracefully - click here for full article

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Raquel Welch's guide to ageing gracefully
Superannuated sex symbol ... a stunner at 69, Raquel Welch reveals her secret to ageing gracefully.
Iconic actress and sex symbol Raquel Welch had to face the process of ageing doubly - as a woman and as an international celebrity famous for her body.
In her new book, Raquel: Beyond the Cleavage, the American actress discusses getting older, starting a career at age 19 with two children in tow and reconciling her public persona with her private self.
"We can all agree that ageing is challenging, but believe me, it can be even more so for a fading sex symbol," she says in the book.

Be in to Win $1,000 Pampering Package - click here for full article

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Welcome to this edition of 'Midlife Magic' where we are showcasing:

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Twiggy's Back - Older and Wiser

Just couldn't help putting this one live - Tiger's Lively Ladies as videoed for 'Vanity Fair'

Totally into Midlife Style - we research the makeover & what works for you

What's on at the movies? View the trailers from your home

Free styling tips on easy to watch video from Global Style expert, Susanna

10 Investment tips for women over 50 by Warren Buffet's biographer

The new wisanow recipe e-book available now

Budding photographers - add your images to the wisanow photo album and enter the competition

Womens Fat Fight gets Harder - click here for full article

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Womens Fat Fight gets Harder
An hour a day keeps the dietician away ... experts recommend a hour of moderate exercise daily to avoid weight gain.
Women need to get at least an hour a day of moderate exercise if they hope to ward off the creep of extra pounds that comes with aging, US researchers said on Tuesday.
The weekly total of 420 minutes is nearly triple the 150 minutes of moderate daily exercise currently recommended by US health officials and illustrates the challenge women face in maintaining a healthy weight.
Winning that war will require individuals to make changes in their daily routines - like walking or biking to work - but it may also take a shift in policy to make it easier for people in fit exercise into their lives, researchers said.

Twiggy's Back: Older and Wiser - click here for full article

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Twiggy's back: older and wiser
"It could have gone terribly wrong", says Twiggy about her fashion career but instead she's come out on top again with a new collection for the Home Shopping Network.
Back in the Mod 1960s, when Twiggy conquered London and fashion changed forever, the waif of a teen with huge eyes, a boyish bob and long legs craved the glamour and curves of a different icon.
"Whether you're thin, fat, small, dark, blonde, redhead, you wanna be something else," said the world's first boldface supermodel.
"I wanted a fairy godmother to make me look like Marilyn Monroe. I had no boobs, no hips, and I wanted it desperately."

Totally into Midlife Style-click here for article

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Research by Rae.
Woman to Woman -There are experts everywhere. In every facet of fashion and style giving us such differing advice as to what works for us as we transition through the different stages of a woman's life. Sure our bodies change, and sure our skin tone changes and yes we change inside too with the years. But as this happens we develop more of a sense of who we are and what we do and don't like. And, what I am learning as I research this life interest of mine; none of it is wrong. Not if it comes from inside as a reflection of who we are and is an accumulation of the years of experience, of trial and of error. Years of fashion mistakes, mistakes with hairstyling and makeup that doesn't work only defines for us who we are so that we can reflect this through our dress. Because this, at fifty something is a reflection of our personality.

New recipe e-book to download and photography competition -click here for article

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

New downloadable recipe e-book with 71 scrumptious, tried and tested recipes. Perfect for easter entertaining. Plus recipes handed down over generations.
The new wisanow photo album needs filling up -enter the competition to win one of 6 gorgeous photo frames by sending in midlife snapshots

Treat treats as treats - click here for full article

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Treat treats as treats - and other smart rules to eat by
In the movie The Hurt Locker, there's no shortage of tense, nerve shredding scenes involving bomb disposal in hot dusty streetscapes, but the image from the movie that really sticks in my head is a long way from Iraq. It's in the climate-controlled aisle of an American supermarket where the camera pans along shelves of breakfast cereal that seem to stretch for ever. I thought of this as I read Rule 36 of Food Rules, the new book by US writer Michael Pollan: 'don't eat breakfast cereals that change the colour of your milk'. Even if you've never read Pollan's best sellers, The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defence of Food , you'll recognise his memorable one liners: 'eat food, not too much, mostly plants' and 'don't eat anything your grandmother wouldn't recognise as food'.

Cloves new healthy superfood - click here for full article

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Cloves are new healthy super-food, scientists discover
Cloves are the new healthy super spice because of the high levels of natural antioxidants, scientists have found.
By Andrew Hough for the Telegraph Group
Cloves would be able to replace synthetic antioxidants which are currently used to make food last longer.
Spanish researchers discovered the spice was the best antioxidant because of the high levels of phenolic compounds it contained.
Antioxidants are crucial in keeping food fresh and the findings could have wide-ranging implications for the food industry.
They are also believed to have health benefits.

Obesity: the killer combination of salt, fat and sugar - click here for full article

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Our favourite foods are making us fat, yet we can't resist, because eating them is changing our minds as well as bodies
• David A Kessler - The Guardian,
'You get hungry, you want something, you end up picking up a hamburger.' For years I wondered why I was fat. I lost weight, gained it back, and lost it again – over and over and over. I owned suits in every size. As a former commissioner of the FDA (the US Food and Drug Administration), surely I should have the answer to my problems. Yet food held remarkable sway over my behaviour.
The latest science seemed to suggest being overweight was my destiny. I was fat because my body's "thermostat" was set high. If I lost weight, my body would try to get it back, slowing down my metabolism till I returned to my predetermined set point.

Don't let the Flu Get you - click here for full article

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Don’t let the flu get you – immunize now
Seasonal influenza (‘flu) vaccine has arrived in New Zealand surgeries and this year more groups of New Zealanders will be able to get free flu protection.
The 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine will include protection against three types of flu, including the Pandemic H1N1 Influenza 09 (swine flu).
Director of Public Health Dr Mark Jacobs says people need to be immunised as soon as possible because swine flu may return in a second wave as early as the end of March or early April. It takes up to two weeks to develop immunity after vaccination.

Two Superb Opportunities for a new You and a New Career -click here for more info

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Two Superb Opportunities for a NEW you and a Possible New Career amongst other items showcased in this weeks edition of Midlife Magic newsletter on www.wisanow.co.nz PLUS

Invest in Real Estate - Hell Yes Click here for full article

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Invest in Real Estate ? Hell yes!! Part 2 by Gavin Hamilton

One of the facets of Real Estate in general is that almost everyone has some interest in the market and, consequently, an opinion as to its relative health and direction. Me too.

I have been reading some articles of interest concerning real estate in Australia, Singapore and China because I think they will affect us.
Property in China has gone ballistic with huge and increasing prices being paid, legislators are leaping into the fray in an attempt to effect some control.
Consider:....

A Lover's Guide to Older Women - Click here for full article

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

A lover's guide to older women an article from The Independent UK - Book Reviews -Wednesday, 3 March 2010 by John Walsh

In 1965 he published an explicit book about his sexual experiences across the age divide. As the erotic classic is reprinted, Stephen Vizinczey tells John Walsh why he still believes that every man needs a Mrs Robinson.

In the mid-1960s, readers with a furtive interest in literary sex weren't exactly spoilt for choice. Lady Chatterley's Lover had been available in Penguin paperback since 1960, more than 30 years after it was first published and banned;

"Women of the Harvest"

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Life begins at 50 for 'women of the harvest', says author Jaki Scarcello

Feb 23 2010 By Gayle Ritchie in The Daily Record

IT'S a sad fact that many women dread their 50th birthday, fearing it spells the end of good times and good looks. But there are also those who embrace this milestone with a spirit of optimism and energy. For them, 50-plus doesn't mean less but more. Smart and forward-looking, they're loving life.
Jaki Scarcello, author of Fifty & Fabulous: The Best Years Of A Woman's Life, calls them "women of the harvest". She was inspired to put pen to paper after going through a rough patch when she turned 50.Her parents had died within months of each other and she began to question her place in society.

Jaki, 59, said: "I really felt I'd been kicked off the bench and on to the field. I began questioning women's roles in society after they had done their so-called biological duties.

Cinderella Superfoods - click here for full arfticle

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Cinderella superfoods - five ingredients not to ignore says Paula Goodyer
When it comes to nutrition superstars, salmon and berries are the blueberries_1.jpgBrangelina of the food world - each time you need an image of healthy food, look no further than a hunk of salmon or a cluster of juicy berries.
But great as they are, they can overshadow other humbler foods that deliver important nutrients too. I can't recall a glossy magazine showcasing a photo of sardines on toast - yet for a good source of omega-3 oils, an inexpensive can of sardines rinsed and spritzed with lemon juice on a hunk of sourdough isn't bad (and there's the added bonus of calcium from the edible bones).
And while black beans aren't as photogenic as blueberries,they have similar antioxidant levels to glamour fruits like grapes and cranberries, and are easy to use - see the black bean and quinoa salad from the American Institute for Cancer Research, featured in the upcoming Wisanow Recipe E-book.

Making Fitness Resolutions Stick -click here for full article

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Yes, you can - making fitness resolutions stick.

It's at this time of the year - with laidback January behind us - that resolutions to get fitter can come unstuck. It's one thing to pledge to regular walking, running, swimming or gym-ing when the pressure is off, but it gets harder when work schedules get a grip.
Motivation is the glue that makes resolutions stick, but where do you get it? Once you begin to feel the results of regular exercise, like more energy and a leaner waist, you grow an inner drive that keeps you going. But in the early weeks while you're building an exercise habit, staying motivated isn't easy. You need strategies to kick you along - like linking the benefits of working out to something that means a lot to you.

Is Aspirin Helpful to Breast Cancer Survivors? - click here for full article

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Can Aspirin Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence?
By: Rebecca Viksnins Snowden
Women with breast cancer who take aspirin regularly after diagnosis and treatment may have a lower risk of dying from breast cancer or seeing their breast cancer come back in distant parts of the body (known as distant recurrence), according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology. However, experts do not recommend breast cancer patients start taking aspirin because of these findings. More research is needed to confirm any benefits, and taking aspirin regularly has known risks, including serious stomach bleeding.

Coffee - what it says about you - click here for full article

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

What your coffee says about you
Caffeine test ... what does your choice of coffee reveal about your personality?
Coffee snobs can find more than froth and sugar at the bottom of their cups - personality lives there as well, Lisa Martin explains.
While strolling out of a cafe on the way to work, that cup of coffee in your hand is actually emitting hidden meanings to passers-by.
In their new book, The You Code, body language experts Judi James and James Moore decipher what our caffeine preferences reveal about our self esteem, stress levels and even sex life.

Vitamin D guards against Bowel Cancer - click here for full article

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Vitamin D guards against bowel cancer, research suggests.
People who have more vitamin D in their blood are less likely to develop bowel cancer than those with low levels, researchers claim.
Scientists looked at vitamin D quantities in 1,248 people with bowel cancer and 1,248 controls in the largest ever study of the subject.
According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, those with the highest levels of the vitamin were at 40 per cent lower risk of developing the disease compared with those with the lowest levels.

Coming of Age -click here for full article

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Coming of age - It's no longer all about looking young - it's about looking good. Louise Chunn on how women over 40 became the new style icons
Somebody, somewhere once said that if you stand still long enough, you will come back around into fashion again. At 52, I like to think I have never been truly banished from the realms of the stylish - but I have felt pretty marginalised in recent times. When the buzz is all about what's being worn by Paula Yates's daughters Peaches and Pixie or the Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley, or even the girl out of the Harry Potter films, the fact that I have children (and quite a few items of clothing) older than most of that lot makes me feel well and truly out of the loop.

Anti-Ageing Superfoods -click here for full article

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Antioxidant Foods Turn Back the Clock: Natural Anti-aging and Anti-inflammatory Foods
Published by: Deborah Oakes, NPS
Anti-aging Superfoods List
Antioxidant foods promote natural anti-aging and anti-inflammatory reactions. Here's a list of some of the best:
Natural Anti-aging Foods from Dr. Oz:
1) Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas): rich in magnesium that helps lower blood pressure and reduces risk for heart attacks or stroke.
2) Eggs: contain iron, biotin and B12 which strengthen hair. Iron combats anemia which is often an undiagnosed cause of hair loss in women.

The Joys of Solitude -click here for full article

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

The joys of solitude
It's now a week since Phil Daoust saw another human being, but he's not lonely – and he wouldn't have it any other way
Another 'little bit of heaven' . . .Photo, Milford Sound, New Zealand
You don't get many casual visitors where I live. Home is down a dirt track, three kilometres from the ¬nearest village. The ¬neighbours are five ¬minutes' walk away, and when the woods are in leaf you can't see another building. By day you may hear a chainsaw in the distance; by night only the deer barking. I'm on my own here, if you don't count the cat, and right now it's a week since I saw another human.

Fashion Gold in the Old- click here for full article

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

article published in www.stuff.co.nz - from The Press

The fashion industry is in for a rude shock. It has always been obsessed with youth. Now it has been forced to grow up.

The youth market is shrinking globally and older consumers are growing in number and spending power. In Europe, consumers aged over 55 will increase 60 per cent in the next decade, according to trend forecaster Worth Global Style Network (WGSN).

Last month Chanel presented its Cruise collection in Australia. Invited guests were the fashion media and important clients. One look at the front row in both Sydney and Melbourne and it was obvious the Chanel customer was not born in the 1980s - she would have already been a Chanel customer back then.

Men Can't Blame Midlife Crises Anymore -click here for full article

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Men, You Can’t Blame Mid Life Crises Any More!
We’ve all heard that somewhat cliche term now “mid life crisis” or how about midlife crisis mobile? That’s the funny term someone coined for a middle aged man who goes out and buys some ridiculous fast sports car when he has only up until then driven reliable cars like Hondas and Toyotas. But new research is suggesting that there really is no such thing as a mid life crisis, at least not any more, and not for the modern man (and yes, occasionally women can go through these too, but theyr’e a predominantly male thing).

Keep your Heart Healthy -click here for full article

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Tips for Women to Protect Themselves From Heart Disease
Sue Cartledge
Women over 35 are at risk of heart disease, but many don't know the warning symptoms, or how to look after their heart health. Two women cardiologists give hints and tips.

Heart disease is the single leading cause of death for women in westernised countries. Nearly twice as many women in the US die of heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases than from all forms of cancer, including breast cancer.

Vegetarian Diet key to Longer Life? -click here for full article

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Vegetarian low protein diet could be key to long life a new Study Suggests.
By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent

Reducing consumption of a protein found in fish and meat could slow the ageing process and increase life expectancy, according to the research.
Scientists have long believed that an ultra low calorie diet - aproximately 60 per cent of normal levels - can lead to greater longevity.
But now a team of British researchers have discovered that the key to the effect is a reduction in a specific protein and not the total number of calories.

Is Memory Impaired during Menopause?- click here for full article

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Is Memory and Learning Impaired During Menopause?

In addition to the common night sweatsand hot flashes, menopause has shown to cause learning and memories problems in women. The largest study of its kind to date shows that women may not be able to learn as well shortly before menopause compared to other stages in life. The research is published in the May 26, 2009, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
For a four-year period, researchers studied 2,362 women, who were between the ages of 42 and 52 had at least one menstrual period in the three months before the study started

Baby Boomers Blow off the Cobwebs -Click here for full article

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Baby boomers blow off the cobwebs of midlife crisis - By Patricia Casey

IT HAPPENS to all of us who live long enough – we reach middle age and thereafter sink into disillusion and fear as we await death. While our exit from this life may be some 30 years away, for many the fact of retirement beckoning is enough to generate a personal crisis.
Existential in quality, it stimulates unwanted meanderings on the futility of our lives thus far and a focus on the loss of youth and the imminence of old age.
A midlife crisis is, in essence, an emotional reaction during and due to a transition phase in our lives.

Top 10 Heartpounding Experiences -Click here for full article

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Take a deep breath, get strapped in and feel the buzz. Lonely Planet brings you the thrill-seekers' list, from its 1000 Ultimate Experiences book.

5. ZAMBEZI RIVERRAFTING, ZAMBIA & ZIMBABWE. The British Canoe Union classes this white-water run as an extreme Grade V: violent rapids, steep gradients, massive drops.
Photo: David Wall/Lonely Planet

Move Over Facebook -click for full article

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Move Over Facebook - an article 8 February 2101 in My Generation section of the NZ Herald showcases the new social networking website www.wisanow.co.nz. Wisanow has been launched so women in midlife and beyond can share their life experiences and learn from others.
WISANOW, which stem from the acronym 'Women in Second Adulthood', offers a forum and chat room to discuss issues, share interests and even shop in a tailored environment customised for women.
Website founders Geraldine Meo and Raewyn Hamilton say that dealing with midlife issues can be trying and sometimes depressing. "But by communication and learning from each other we can discover our passions and pursue new directions in our lives,"

Too Young to get Old - click here for full article

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Calling all baby boomers: here's how to let the good times roll
Baby boomers have had it all, but they could risk losing it all if they don't start looking after their health.
By Christine Webber
Those of us born between 1945 and 1965 are lucky. We're the baby boomers and if, like me, you're female, you've almost certainly had a charmed life compared with that of your mother or grandmother.

The Reassurng Face of Old Age - click here for full article

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

The reassuring face of old age
I find little reason to celebrate news this week that fashion designers and manufacturers of luxury goods are shunning instantly forgettable teenage waifs in favour of real women of a certain age to promote their goods.
By Liz Hunt
Photo of Diana Athill: Steffan Hill
First off, they are not using real women. Fiftysomethings like Jerry Hall and Marie Helvin, and fortysomethings such as Helena Christensen and Linda Evangelista, remain what they were in their heyday: beautiful freaks of nature whose idiosyncratic angles and curves are enhanced by the lens of a camera. The airbrush and photographic manipulation may be needed to further gild the illusion now, but their vintage alone does not bring them any closer to us lesser mortals. They are, in fact, a denial of age, and their return to favour is not the blow against ageism it is portrayed to be.

Exercise - Does it Help? click here for full article

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Women who exercise more during middle age less likely to suffer chronic illnesses: study.
Taking regular exercise helps you to stay physically healthier and mentally sharper into old age, four studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed on Monday.
One of the studies found that women who exercised more during middle age - defined as an average age of 60 by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School - were less likely after 70 to develop chronic diseases, heart problems or any physical, cognitive or mental impairments.
Another study found that a year of resistance training, once or twice a week, improved older women's attention spans and conflict resolution skills.

Rock on Baby Boomers! - click here for full article

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Rock on! Boomers' hearing damage not so bad
Despite all that loud music, rate of age-related ear problems dropping
NEW YORK - Sweet news for baby boomers: Despite all those warnings that loud rock music would damage their ears, their generation appears to have better hearing than their parents did.
In fact, a new study suggests that the rate of hearing problems at ages ranging from 45 to 75 has been dropping for years, at least among white Americans.
"I'm less likely to have a hearing loss when I get to be 70 years old than my grandmother did when she was 70," said Karen Cruickshanks of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She's an author of the study — and a baby boomer who remembers taking guff from her mother for listening to loud music.

Faithful at 50? Dream on! - click here for full article

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1200

For centuries, middle-aged men had relationships outside marriage, usually with younger partners. Now it's the women's turn, says Kate Figes.
It's good to see Hollywood finally catching up with shifting demographics, with a romantic comedy to which women "of a certain age", like me, can relate. In Nancy Meyer's new film It's Complicated, Jane (Meryl Streep) has an affair with her ex-husband after years as a celibate single mother.
Waiting for sex can be a bit like waiting for a bus. You stand there for ages and then several come along at the same time. Jane is initially attracted to Adam, an architect (played by Steve Martin), and starts giving off all those good sexual vibes. Soon enough she attracts another middle-aged man to complicate things – her ex-husband Jake (Alec Baldwin), who is now married to a much younger, pneumatically constructed model. So, to complicate things still further, Jane takes on the role of that wicked Other Woman Sleeping with a Married Man.

Are you a Swoftie? - click here for full article

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Swofties sign up to Facebook and Twitter
Single women over 50 – or Swofties – have never been happier enjoying nightclubs, exotic holidays and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, a new study has found.
The estimated 600,000 older females in Britain, who are either spinsters, widows or divorcees, enjoy embracing new experiences and have no qualms about being on their own, a survey concluded.
Research found that there had been a steady rise of women over 50 who now live on their own, with numbers up five per cent over the last decade.
Of the 1,000 women surveyed, 17 per cent said they enjoyed dating, with 20 per cent declaring they had a great social life.

Impact of Proposed Tax Changes on Property-click here for more

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

A Thoughtful Response to the Recent Proposed Tax Changes and How They will impact on Property - by Gavin Hamilton

There is a lot of talk, supposition and hypotheses whizzing around the atmosphere, scaring the cattle and causing discontent amongst the natives. I never believed it was fair to torment the chattering classes, especially for no good purpose.

Actually I cannot recall whether or not the Nats campaign for office included seeking a mandate for significant tax reprogramming and I am sure I would if they had. A committee of academic theorists and public serving beaurocrats deliberated on ways to broaden the tax base and to increase the perception of “fairness “ amongst those imposed on – an impossible task.

Midlife - Crisis or Graceful Transition?click here for full article

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

The midlife crisis is being replaced with a graceful "midlife transition" as increased life expectancy and good job prospects take the sting out of ageing, scientists say.
By Matthew Moore
The sudden awareness of mortality that has led many men to exchange their wives and cars for newer models no longer has such a potent effect, it is claimed.
Instead, an increasingly confident and resilient generation are embarking on productive "second lives" as they reach 50, aware that they still have 30 good years ahead of them.
The myth of a midlife crisis as represented in Hollywood films like 2003's Lost in Translation, in which Bill Murray played a bored husband tempted by a younger woman, has been put to the sword by Carlo Strenger, a psychoanalyst and associate professor of psychology at Tel Aviv University in Israel.

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Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

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Daily Blueberry Juice Stops memory Loss -click here for full article

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Daily pint of blueberry juice 'could help stop memory loss', study suggests

A daily pint of blueberry juice could help reduce memory loss, according to scientists.
Those who drank blueberry juice showed a "significant improvement on learning and memory tests", scientists said.
According to the study of pensioners with signs of dementia, the fruit was found to sharpen recall, even when memory had started to fail.
In the first such test on humans, the group of pensioners drank the juice over 12 weeks, which helped improve their memory and recall in a series of tests.
The University of Cincinatti study conducted tests on a small group of 18 people in their 70s with early signs of memory loss.

Know your fats - click here for full article

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

We're always being told to reduce our fat intake. But is cutting out butter really the best option?
Saturated fats such as butter should not exceed 11% of our daily fat intake.
In the last 20 years, one type of fat in particular has been portrayed as being especially bad for us: saturated. We are submitted to a barrage of advice: "saturated fats are killing us"; "eat low-fat spread"; "don't use lard"; "trim off all the fat from meat". In the latest instalment of this long-running saga, heart surgeon Shyam Kolvekar is now demanding that we banish butter from our diets.

How easy is it to Fall in Love with your Ex - click here for full article

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

How often does the story depicted in Meryl Streep's new film, It's Complicated, happen in real life, asks Angela Levin

They say true love is complicated, but can you really have an affair with your ex-husband, get back together and have the sort of empathetic, passionate relationship you never had when you were married?
It's what Meryl Streep's character does in the American rom-com It's Complicated. Jane (played by Streep) and Jake (Alec Baldwin), both in their fifties, have three grown-up children. Jake, a lawyer, is remarried to the much younger woman he left Jane for. Jane runs a successful bakery and has a blossoming relationship with her architect, Adam (Steve Martin). Jane and Jake enjoy a meal after their youngest child's graduation ceremony, end up in bed together and Jane becomes the ''other woman''. Adam finds out and the film ends with the audience not quite certain whether Jane will dump both men, one or neither.

Meryl Streep turns Hollywood upside down - click here for full article

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Hollywood is no place for older women—or is it? In the cover profile of Vanity Fair’s January 2010 issue, Leslie Bennetts investigates the mystery of how, at age 60, Meryl Streep has become the industry’s “new box-office queen.”
The evidence is indisputable:
• Her 2008 screen musical Mamma Mia!, Bennetts writes,“has grossed $601 million worldwide, despite some cringe-worthy reviews (for the movie, not its much-lauded heroine).”
• The Devil Wears Prada, also from 2008, in which Streep played a demanding fashion-magazine editrix, has raked in $324 million around the world.
• And Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia, released earlier this year, has earned $121 million and counting.
Producers hope for comparable results from It’s Complicated, a Christmas release featuring a love triangle between Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin. All this unexpected success has had the effect of exploding several long-standing myths:

Midlife Crisis: How Women Cope - click here for full article

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

A new generation of smart, successful women is grappling with midlife crisis — as Sue Shellenbarger found out when her own life unraveled.
A Complete Meltdown
Sue Shellenbarger was 49 when she had what she calls "a complete meltdown." Her marriage of 20 years ended, her father died, her children were entering their teens. "I also noticed that I was aging physically, slowing down," she recalls. Seeking new meaning in her life, she embarked on an adventure spree -- hiking, skiing, riding ATVs. Not until she broke her collarbone and cracked a disk in her back did she realize that her midlife renaissance camouflaged what was, in fact, a midlife crisis.

You Can't Keep Your Baby-forced adoption in the 60's -click here for full article

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

You can't keep your baby -Forced Adoption of Babies in the 60's in Australia and NZ.

This article begins with an excerpt from a well known book, 'Looking for Lisa' - by Libby Harkness and completes with heartwrenching memories from a woman in the same situation to Lisa who kept her baby against all odds.

'On 23 March 1966, I gave birth to a baby girl at St George's Hospital in christchurch, New Zealand. I was 21 and unmarried. Ten days later, in the solitary room which isolated me from the wards of married mothers, I held my baby for the last time.'

Baby Boomers doing drugs as seniors -click here for full article

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Baby Boomers Still Doing Drugs as Seniors-(HealthDay News)
by By Amanda Gardner

FRIDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Almost 5 percent of aging Baby Boomers in the United States are abusing drugs, a new government report shows.

seniors using drugs.jpgThat's about 4.3 million adults over the age of 50 who are smoking marijuana, abusing prescription medication and engaging in other illicit drug activity -- a number that far exceeds that of their parents' generation.

"This is becoming more and more apparent in practice," said Dr. Ihsan M. Salloum, chief of the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Treatment and Research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. "You have both prescription drugs being used that people can become addicted to and also people who have had a pattern of use from before."

A Simple Way to Reduce Blood Pressure - click here for full article

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

It’s as simple as a good night’s sleep
We’ve seen our stress levels skyrocket as a society as we take on more at home and in the office. Our culture has answered this challenge by getting less sleep. Some think it’s a badge of honor. But trying to get through your life without enough rest (sleep macho) is nothing to be proud of. It’s quite simply very detrimental to your health. In fact, new research shows that getting less than seven or eight hours a night (as an adult) increases your risk of high blood pressure, along with a host of other problems such as encouraging weight gain.

Midlife Magic -wisanow Jan newsletter -click here for more

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Books, BBQ's & Becoming Just That Much Older

Books, Music & DVD's

Sex Doesn't stop when you are 60

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Sex Doesn't Stop When you are 60

Sex doesn’t stop when you’re 60. Listen to a sexual psychotherapist talk about sexual relationships once you’re in your 60s, how the body changes and why it can be better than ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9uKviVt3Zc
Talk about down to earth - the video is just gorgeous

Myths About How to Lose Weight Fast-click here for full article

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Myths About How to Lose Weight by Robert R Fenn

The most believed myth is that you should go on a crash diet in order to lose weight. You cannot be more wrong. Crash diets are usually nothing but mere starvation. Your body needs energy to survive. You cannot deny the basic nutrition and still be healthy.

Your body works on calories. The body measures everything that goes in as calories. The body knows to convert that into energy, necessary to run the human engine. It also has a built in fat reserve system out of the calories it gets, for emergencies. In case of dieting, it still will reserve a fat portion in your bodies.

Omega 3's help menopausal women - click here for full article

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Omega-3s Help Menopausal Women With Night Sweats, Hot Flashes and Weight Control by Anita M on 'cool news for women.com'

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s), namely EPA and DHA found in seafood and fish oil, are known for their potential heart health benefits, but evidence of other benefits continues to stack up. Enhanced infant brain development, reduced hot flashes in menopausal women and healthier weight loss in obese dieters are newer associations with omega-3 consumption. Research findings on these topics are summarized in the March 2009 Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletters.

Conquer Hot Flashes Naturally - click here for full article

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Hot Flashes & Night Sweats - How to Use Vitamins and Herbs to Reduce Both - Cathy Taylor
Hot flashes vary in intensity for different women but they remain among the most talked about symptoms of menopause, mostly because they are so uncomfortable. About 80% of the women in America experience flashes (hot flushes that move through the body in a wave) and night sweats (waking up with wet pjs and bed sheets) during the peri-menopause and menopause years.
Some women have them for a few short years while others still experience them into their 70s. Hot flashes happen when the body produces less estrogen and progesterone for a variety of reasons caused by aging. Flashing can last from a few seconds to a few minutes; and in some cases they are known to last up to an hour.

Life expectancy increases for NZ'ers - click here for full artticle

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

New Zealanders' life expectancy keeps increasing
By Martin Johnston NZ Herald Tuesday Dec 29, 2009

Start saving for a long retirement. We're going to live far longer if last century's revolutionary changes in health and medicine continue.

Some average New Zealanders' extra years on Earth will be attributable to developments in medical science - the next-generation Herceptin, perhaps, or the perfection of artificially grown liver transplants. Or the eventual introduction of a polypill, or the wider use of statins to reduce cholesterol.

More Women Experiencing crisis at Midlife than Men - click here for full article

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Women Experience More Crisis, Change and Transformation at Midlife
Here’s a reality check: usually stereotyped as happening to men, today more women than men are experiencing midlife crisis. In an ironic twist of circumstance, the gains of both higher occupational and educational status seem to increase the likelihood for midlife crisis, so that baby boomer women actually feel more oppressed than their mothers! The rate of extramarital affairs is nearly equal to that of men, and midlife divorce rates – as well eating disorders – are steadily on the rise. And yet women’s inflation-adjusted earnings have risen 17% in the last 15 years, while men’s have fallen. We’re enrolling in college at nearly twice the overall rate, And on average feeling 7 years younger than we really are, we have much greater expectations from our longevity.

Sexy Ageing Stars rewriting Hollywood - click here for full article

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

photo AP

Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin are ageing lovers in It's Complicated.
When a film star seduces someone 20 or 30 years their junior on screen, the audience doesn't bat an eyelid. In fact, it is an established cinema convention.
If the older star is a woman, however, public reaction is harder to predict. But now Hollywood, so long accused of sexism because of the way it treats female talent, finally seems prepared to tackle a subject once regarded as beyond the pale: sex and the 60-something woman.

Midlife -Making sense of it - Click here for the full article

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Midlife – Making Sense of the Madness and Magic

Why is midlife such an important rite of passage and why isn’t there a manual for it? There is for every other key life experience such as puberty, marriage, pregnancy etc, etc.

I started sharing my story with other women and was amazed at the parallels in similar women’s lives. This is what I discovered.

Tired Feet? Try botox - click here for full article

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

The latest fashion tip to survive the party season is Botox – in your feet.

Female City executives are turning to Botox injections in the soles of their feet to help them cope with the exhausting drinks party season over the next few weeks.
According to the Harley Medical Group, one of Britain's largest cosmetic surgery chains, women in London are injecting Botox into their feet to alleviate the pain associated with wearing high heels.
Instead of buying a gel-filled pad to put inside their shoes, they are preferring to use collagen to plump out the balls of their feet. The Harley Medical Group calls the new technique "foot fillers".

Take with a Pinch of Salt - click here for full article

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Article By Jeremy Laurance The Independant
Every week, it seems, a scientific study appears disproving what last week's study showed. Recently, there was a classic medical volte-face: aspirin, which has been prescribed to millions of people over the decades as a protective measure against heart disease, may have more drawbacks than benefits, according to a review in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.
Although a daily aspirin helps prevent a second heart attack or stroke in people who have already had one, in healthy people any protection against cardiovascular disease may be outweighed by an increased risk of internal bleeding, researchers say. Bleeding is a well-known side effect of aspirin and similar drugs that act as irritants to the stomach lining. After years of headlines about the benefits of aspirin, the recent one read: "Aspirin is bad for you".

A Lover's Guide to Older Women - click here for full article

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Wanting what you Have - click here for full article

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

“Happiness is not having what you want, it’s wanting what you have.”
Over the past week, I’ve been reminded of this quote for three reasons.
The Tiger Woods fiasco that has surfaced is surely a reminder that even when people seemingly have it all, it often isn’t enough. In his case, he has more than most of us could ever dream of – money, fame, talent, ambition, fans, a healthy family…and yet he clearly doesn’t really want it because his actions have put much of it in jeopardy.

Little Fizz really does Lift Hearts - click here for full article

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Photo Martin Sykes

Bubbles are a tonic for the soul and health.
Scientists are delivering some unexpected cheer this Christmas. They have found that a couple of glasses of champagne a day are good for your heart and blood circulation.
And the benefits are not limited to expensive fizz, they believe. Cheaper alternatives such as cava and prosecco may offer similar effects.
The research is the handiwork of a team led by Dr Jeremy Spencer of Reading University in Britain, working with scientists in France, and is to be published in the British Journal of Nutrition this week.

Sigourney Weaver: I love my womanly curves - click here for the full article

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Sigourney Weaver, star of the forthcoming film Avatar, says she has never felt sexier, despite turning 60 earlier this year.
The actress, who has been married to theatre director Jim Simpson for 25 years, said that she relished her womanly curves and the knowledge she had accumulated from three decades in showbusiness.
“With each decade I’ve enjoyed a fuller feeling of womanliness,” she said. “I’m healthy, busy and happy. I’ve nothing to complain about.
“And I like my body now. I have more curves. They come from age, but I don’t care. I’m just glad they’re there.

Living Without Meat - click here for full article

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

One in seven households have at least one vegetarian in them. With more people taking up this dietary practice, what are the pros and cons of being a vegetarian?
There are several types of vegetarians. Most people are lacto-ovo-vegetarians - they eat eggs and milk. The next most common are fish-eating vegetarians.
Lacto vegetarians eat milk products, vegans don't eat any animal products at all - no milk, eggs or butter - and macrobiotic vegetarians eat only unprocessed, unrefined "natural" and organic cereals, grains and condiments.
The main problem with vegetarianism is that plant foods do not contain any vitamin B, vitamin B12 or omega 3 fatty acids. In addition, plant foods have lower amounts of methylamine, iodine and carnotene.
Components in plant foods inhibit absorption of the following the iron, calcium and zinc in them. Iron deficiency causes inhibited formation of omega 3 fatty acids in the body.
However, there are also good points about vegetarianism.

Jane Fonda: sex life better than ever - click here for full article

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Hollywood actress Jane Fonda has told how her sex life at 71 is better than ever – despite her metal hip and spinal surgery.
Hollywood actress Jane Fonda believes an active sex life has helped her look younger than her 71 years.
Miss Fonda, whose 1982 workout video is still the biggest selling on the market, said an active love life was partly responsible for keeping her looking young.
"How do I still look good?" she told German newspaper Bilt.
"I owe 30 per cent to genes, 30 per cent to good sex, 30 per cent because of sports and healthy lifestyle with proper nutrition and for the remaining 10 per cent – I have to thank my plastic surgeon.

wisanow on Scoop - click here for full article

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

In response to a recent news release on www.scoop.co.nz, the website received in excess of 100 visitors within the first few hours. Showing, we believe, the interest out there for all issues concerned with the passage through midlife. Both it's madness and it's magic. The news release follows:

Preserve who you Are Pt 2 - click here for full article

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Thinking: It has been scientifically proven that thoughts affect every cell in the body. Negative thoughts can change the normal function of the cells from health to unhealthy. Your mind is not just in your head but in every cell in the body. It’s funny how we let our thoughts change our direction and flow
First thing in the morning take your first thought and if it’s negative, turn it around into a positive and see how that changes the tone of your entire day.

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Your Face is Like a Book - Click here for full Article

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Your face is like a book and it tells the story of your life. Your skin is the largest living organ of the body and a reflection of your physical and emotional health.
Ageing is inevitable and it creeps up on us slowly. We live in an age obsessed with youth and vitality that has caused many of us to rush off to the nearest Cosmetic Surgeon or Appearance Medicine Clinic for Botox and Dermal fillers that we hope will once again give us a much younger looking skin.
Having been involved in the Beauty Industry for almost thirty years I believe that if you really want to keep your skin looking younger, good basic skin care is essential.

Are you Wired but Tired? Click here for full article

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1200

You wake up feeling like you haven’t slept…drag yourself out of bed and into the shower because you have to. It takes you a couple of hours to really get going, but you are still dragging yourself through the day. After lunch you could easily fall asleep, but somehow you carry on. After dinner, somehow, you find you experience a ‘second wind’ and start rushing around, getting things done, and generally finding it hard to settle and go to bed.

New midlife manual for women - click here to read the full article

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Wisanow, a website for women in midlife and beyond, is now live. It’s all about you and the women you know

A place to share their life experiences and learn from others to make the most of each day in this new phase of life. Pronounced 'wisernow' which stems from the acronym, Women in Second Adulthood, the website is a one stop destination offering a forum & chat room to discuss issues, share interests and even shop in an exclusive niche environment.

Join as a newsletter subscriber today on wisanow and receive a gorgeous xmas decoration worth $16, same or similar to photo, by being one of the first 45 members with newsletter subscriptions. How? -simple -Log in and fill out the form by clicking JOIN for free and check the newsletter subscriber box......

About and For Women in Midlife -click here for full article

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1200

About and for Women in Midlife and Beyond - A new one stop destination website

A new website for women in midlife and beyond was launched today.

www.wisanow.co.nz is a place for women in midlife and beyond to share their life experiences and learn from others to make the most of each day in this new phase of life.

Wisanow is the brainchild of creators Raewyn Hamilton & Geraldine Meo who reached a time in their lives when they felt very alone but in fact discovered the opposite was true. Raewyn and Geraldine discovered a sisterhood of women sharing many of the same experiences. They found that through communicating with like-minded people they could reduce stress, learn from others and put things into perspective.

They then set about creating a warm, honest and empathetic forum as part of a new website which is to become a one-stop destination for all the information women require to stay engaged in life and continuing to look forward to each decade as they age.

Embracing Age - click here for full story

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Embracing age is the new women's lib - beautiful celebrities praise a book urging women to stop their fight for eternal youth
Issabella Rossellini, Jan Fonda and Gloria Steinem, among others, have been inspired by 50 is the new Fifty, a new book from Suzanne Braun Levine, founder and former editor of Ms, the ground-breaking feminist magazine.
Fonda called the book "useful, comforting and smart".

Turning over a new leaf - click here for full story

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Turning Over a New Leaf -Everything you have ever wanted to know about tea.
After water, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. It contains antioxidant polyphenols, which have been claimed to help sure everything from cancer to heart disease. Regardless of the potential health benefits, there is no doubt a soothing, well-brewed cup of tea is the perfect antidote to a stressful day.
Fresh is Best
Tea will go stale within three to 12 months, depending on the type. Buy small amounts of leaf tea regularly and store it in an airtight, lightproof container in a cool

Fit over 50's - click here for full story

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Fit over-50's turn back the clock - Exercising an hour a day for 12 weeks lets older women regain fitness of their 20's -
excerpts from and article in the NZ Herald September 24 '09

Research shows that over 50's who make regular visits to the gym, go for a long bike ride or enjoy a swim can regain the fitness they had in their 30's.
Tests revealed 12 weeks of exercise was enough to produce the rejuvenation.
Two studies by scientists at the University of California found the 'post menopausal'

Grandchild care -click here for full story

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Grandchild care kills marriages of one in seven
4:00AM Thursday Oct 29, 2009
By Simon Collins - excerpts from a NZ Herald article

Taking in a grandchild has split up the marriages of one in every seven New Zealand couples who have had to do this. A survey of 205 members of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust found that 28 marriages broke up as a result of taking in a child - 13.7 per cent of the 188 people who answered this question.

MyHeartwill.com -click here for full story

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1200

John Barnett, a pioneer and 36-year veteran of the New Zealand film industry, is launching into the wild new frontier of social media. He does not use Facebook, nor does he tweet; the web is another environment in which the media entrepreneur has no particular pedigree. But he believes the project, his first real internet foray, has huge potential worldwide. The New Zealand-designed site, MyHeartwill, launched on the 18th of October.

Recipe e-book to download now, PLUS Budding Photographers Competition click here for article

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200

New downloadable Recipe e-book complete with 71 scrumptious tried and tested recipes

'Blue is Not Your Colour - Anxiety VS Depression

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200

Breakthrough to health, tips, travel & movie giveaways and why Pink Lipstick is ALWAYS right as you age

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200

Breakthrough to health, tips, travel & movie giveaways and why Pink Lipstick is ALWAYS right as you age
Content in this issue of wisanow newsletter:

Good News about magnesium & Chocolate - click here for full article

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1200

Wisanow.co.nz - News Feed

Mens' health - As part of Mens' Health Week

Age Appropriate Dressing - click here to watch the video

Interview on TVNZ -Making the Decision to Stay Married -click here to view video

Interview on TVNZ -Surviving Divorce in Midlife click here to view video

Interview on TVNZ - A Midlife Crisis can be postive

It's Never too Late to Start Something New click here to read latest newsletter and article

Baby Boomers best time is yet to come - click here for full article

Adventures for Midlifers - click here for full article

Perfumes women love and wear- click here for full article

Perfumes we love to wear - don't make a mistake buying the wrong gift, ask first!!

Tell Us What You Think - 2 minute survey click here

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK!

Top Charity Gift Giving Sites Click here for full article

Tv Interview - wisanow on Good Morning - click kere for full article

Good Morning TV -

Style in Italia and Athens - Click here to read full article

Style in Italia and Athens

Jerusalem, Kusadasi and their Walls of Faith - click here for full article

Jerusalem and Kusadasi & their ‘walls of faith’

Top 10 Summer Reads - click here for full article

Istanbul - A Shoppers haven click here for full article

Istanbul – A Shopper’s Heaven Part of a once in a lifetime travel experience by Raewyn Hamilton

Need a Good Night's Sleep?- click here for full article

How to avoid being ‘frazzled’ and get a good night’s sleep this Christmas season

The Great HRT Debate - click here for full article

Singapore Style by Raewyn Hamilton - click here for full article

6 Tips when buying Vitamins - click here for full article

Wisanow on TVNZ Good Morning Show - Terrifying - click here for full article and video

Finally A really good reason to be 60+-click here for full article

At 60+ You Are Beyond the Middle Ages and Past the Peak of Depression

Middle Aged Model Wows Paris - click here for full article

Half of second hand cell phones contain personal data - click here for full article

wisanow.co.nz Our recent Wisanow survey of Wisanow's 1000+ members showed that over 50 per cent of women would consider having a relationship with a younger man. What do you think?

Wisanow - Midlife Doesn't Have to be a Crisis Anymore click here to read the full article

15 Reasons Why we Love Being Baby Boomers

15 Reasons why we love being baby boomers

Web Mistress - It's a Woman's World

Web Mistress - It's a Woman's World

Winning Resumes - click here for full article

Decluttering my Life - click here for full article

Decluttering my life

Baby Boomer Divorce - Why it's happening - click here for full article

My Life in Recipe Books - click here for full article

Invitation to a night of fun, fashion & freedom - click here

Good News about magnesium & Chocolate - click here for full article

One man's view on how to attract older, mature women - have your say

Sociability good for Health

Sociability good for Health

Spanx a Million - don't diet just dress thin - click here for full article

Spanx a million - Why Diet when you can dress thin

Families of Dementia Sufferers Struggling to Cope - click here for full areticle

Why Pink Lipstick is ALWAYS right when you age and breakthrough to health in latest wisanow newsletter click here to read

Breakthrough to health, Travel and Movie giveaways and why pink lipstick always works as you age

Lost Your Mojo with the winter blues? Click here for full article

Lost Your Mojo with the winter blues? Great giveaways and ideas for escapes

Taking aim at your daily fibre intake - click here for full article

'Blue is Not Your Colour' Anxiety vs Depression - click here for full newsletter

Anxiety vs Depression and Other Articles in Wisanow Latest Newsletter

The Pill: woman's best friend? - click here for full article

What does Your Image Say About You? click here for full article

A Great Life is all in the detail -click here for full article

A great life is all in the details

cosmeceuticals - the beauty industry revolution - click here for full article

Diet diary helps weight loss - click here for full article

4 brilliant opportunities for a seasonal revamp - full article here

Raquel Welch's guide to ageing gracefully - click here for full article

Be in to Win $1,000 Pampering Package - click here for full article

Womens Fat Fight gets Harder - click here for full article

Twiggy's Back: Older and Wiser - click here for full article

Totally into Midlife Style-click here for article

New recipe e-book to download and photography competition -click here for article

Treat treats as treats - click here for full article

Cloves new healthy superfood - click here for full article

Obesity: the killer combination of salt, fat and sugar - click here for full article

Don't let the Flu Get you - click here for full article

Two Superb Opportunities for a new You and a New Career -click here for more info

Invest in Real Estate - Hell Yes Click here for full article

A Lover's Guide to Older Women - Click here for full article

"Women of the Harvest"

Istanbul – A Shopper’s Heaven
Part of a once in a lifetime travel experience by Raewyn Hamilton