Longevity
Longevity at GlowInto is about feeling stronger, wiser, and more informed in the life and body you’re living now.
From strength, movement and hormones to nutrition, financial wellness, recovery and self-care, we bring together real conversations and trusted insight to help women better understand what supports their well-being after 40. Because longevity isn’t simply about living longer. It’s about building the strength, knowledge, confidence and resources to live well for what’s next.
GlowInto Contributors
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Malette Johnson
MJ Empowers
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Doreen Warfield
Studio Strong
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Jordan Kimler and Heather Samudovsky
Premier U
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Jamie Petty
Massage By Jamie
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Alison Tindall
Thriving Willow Whole Person Health
When Is It Your Turn? Putting Yourself Back Into Your Financial Plan After 40
After years of putting everyone else first, where do you fit into your own financial future? Malette Johnson shares how starting over prompted her to rethink her life and money, offering five practical ways women over 40 can reconnect with their goals, set financial boundaries, and build a future that includes them.
Chronic Pain During Menopause: Movement Is Medicine, Let Me Explain
In recognition of World Menopause Day on October 18, Doreen Warfield of Studio Strong explores chronic joint pain during menopause and the role of movement. She shares how personalized strength training, consistency, and meeting your body where it is now can support a different approach to midlife aches and stiffness.
Beyond the Hot Flash: What Menopause Does to Cholesterol
We talk about hot flashes and sleepless nights, but what about cholesterol?
Heather Samudovsky’s latest GlowInto article, “What Menopause Does to Cholesterol,” brings another part of the menopause conversation into focus.
It’s a topic that deserves a place in our conversations about getting older, understanding our bodies, and asking questions about our health.
Care That Reaches Beyond the Clinic: Advantage Family Chiropractic Supports the Violence Prevention Center
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Dr. Gail Meese shares how a conversation with a patient sparked a lasting partnership with the Violence Prevention Center. Now, Advantage Family Care in Swansea is donating all new-patient exam fees to VPC through December 31, 2026. Learn how the fundraiser works and how you can help through education, sharing resources, and donations.
Are You Resilient or Are You Just Used to Running on Empty?
Are you resilient or have you simply gotten used to running on empty? GlowInto contributor Alison Tindall of Thriving Willow Coaching explores how exhaustion can hide behind productivity, why boundaries belong in your wellness routine, and the small steps that create room for recovery.
If You Rest, You Rust: Why Mobility Matters for Women Over 40
Meet Dr. Gail Meese of Advantage Family Chiropractic.
In this GlowInto x Advantage Family Chiropractic feature, we’re taking a closer look at her business and talking about movement, mobility, strength and the role chiropractic care can play in helping women stay active through their 40s, 50s and beyond.
One Choice Doesn’t Define Your Health
What happens when one missed workout, an unplanned meal or a hectic week makes you feel like you’ve blown your entire health routine? In this Q&A with Alison Tindall of Thriving Willow Whole Person Health, we explore why lasting change isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning how to adjust, recognize patterns and keep moving forward when real life gets in the way.
Peptides: What Women Over 35 Need to Know
Peptides are becoming one of the most talked-about tools in weight management, recovery, skin health and longevity—but what is supported by science, and what is simply social-media hype? Jordan Kimler of PremierU Med explains what women over 35 should know, the questions to ask and why peptides should complement not replace the foundations of healthy aging.
The Midlife Money Checkup: 7 Numbers Every Woman Over 40 Should Know
You can’t change a number you refuse to look at. MJ Empowers challenges women over 40 to take a real financial checkup by knowing seven key numbers: cash flow, emergency savings, debt, credit score, retirement savings, net worth, and your personal financial freedom number.
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s clarity. Review your spending. Face the debt. Calculate your net worth. Define what financial freedom actually looks like for you. Then choose one number to improve and take one intentional step forward.
Nobody Warns You. So I Will.
The number on the scale doesn’t always tell the full story. In this GlowInto Longevity feature, Doreen Warfield of Studio Strong explains why muscle mass, body composition and strength are better indicators of how our bodies are changing—and why building strength now can help protect our independence, mobility and quality of life for years to come.
GLPs in Perimenopause and Menopause
Why can weight, cravings and metabolism suddenly feel so different in midlife?
In this GlowInto Longevity article, Heather Samudovsky of Premier U breaks down what GLP medications are, how they work, and why they may be part of the conversation for some women navigating perimenopause and menopause. She also looks at the bigger picture—including hormones, insulin resistance, nutrition, strength training and lifestyle.
If you’ve been hearing about GLPs but still have questions about what they actually do, this is a great place to start.
From Scarcity to Security: Changing Your Money Story
Sometimes our financial decisions have less to do with what we can afford and more to do with what we believe about money.
Through a very relatable story about buying her dream car at the wrong time, MJ shares what she learned about scarcity, security, and making financial decisions with your future in mind.
Because true wealth isn’t just about what you can buy—it’s about the peace you have afterward.
Still Showing Up for Everyone. Who's Showing Up for Me?
If you're a woman over 40, you may be discovering that this season brings a different kind of responsibility. Your children are finding their own way, your parents may need you more than ever, and somewhere in the middle, you're trying to take care of yourself, too.
"Rosie the Riveter": What Began at 18 Became a Lifetime of Legacy
When I heard that Jeanne Gibson passed away just months after celebrating her 100th birthday, I found myself reflecting on a life that was about so much more than one extraordinary moment in history.
Don't Let Summer Burn You Out: Jordan Shares Ways to Stay Hydrated and Energized
As temperatures rise, so can fatigue, dehydration, and nutrient depletion. In this month's Longevity article, Jordan, Nurse Practitioner at Premier U, explains why simply drinking more water isn't always enough and shares practical ways—including IV vitamin therapy—to help women stay energized, hydrated, and feeling their best all summer long.
Hot Outside. Hot Inside. Training Through Summer When Your Body Runs Hotter Than the Weather
Does summer suddenly feel different than it used to?
Maybe your walks feel harder. Your workouts leave you wiped out. You're sleeping poorly, dealing with hot flashes, or wondering why your energy seems to disappear as soon as the temperature climbs.
You're not imagining it—and you're not alone.
Why Midlife Women Need an Emergency Fund More Than Ever
Because it's never too late to start building financial confidence, one decision at a time.
More Than Relaxation: Why Massage Matters By Jamie Petty, Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage became my way of helping people reconnect with that healing process.
The M Factor Event Opens the Conversation on Perimenopause in Downtown Belleville, IL
“Women deserve better than surviving. They deserve to feel healthy, empowered, informed, and supported.”
Hormones & Identity: When Women Say “I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore”
What’s Really Behind “I Don’t Feel Like Myself”?