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The 7 health signs that prove you’re officially getting older

Some things are a natural part of entering that next stage of life.

What We Can Do About Aging After 60

Most of us think of aging as something that simply happens with the passing of time. Another birthday arrives, another candle goes on the cake, and we are one year older. But there...

Raging and Aging

The older folks get, the more they protest — at least that’s what we’ve seen under the Trump administration. And the older folks get, the more … Continue reading →

‘What age did you realise you weren’t young anymore?’ – 17 wake up calls that the years are flying by

Life, as they say, is short. One moment you’re in school, the next your hair’s greying and you’re wondering how on earth you got this old. This can come as a surprise, because even...

They Forget It Is A Spectrum.

Age is a spectrum... it is not just the young who need help but also at the other end of the age spectrum that also need help, but a different type of help. 'People forget we exist...

Running and Aging: The Pros and Cons

The post Running and Aging: The Pros and Cons appeared first on iRunFar. Following his 59th birthday, AJW ponders the pros and cons of getting older. Running and Aging: The Pros a...

How Our Teacher Lives Change as We Mature

For her MiddleWeb column this year Dina Strasser will be exploring thoughts and issues unique to older teachers as she reflects on the 1/3 of public school teachers – most of whom...

I’m a geriatrician — 8 things I never assume are ‘just getting older’

Some telltale signs of aging deserve a closer look as they may not be directly caused by age.

Is Midlife Supposed to Hurt?

  At 40, I have noticed how quickly people explain almost anything with four words: “You are getting old.” A stiff back, a forgotten name, poor sleep or a sudden ache becomes a jok...

I’m 80. Please Don’t Ask Me About The Secret To Longevity.

“Things change when you turn 80. Health is involved, but not in the way we usually think of age and medical stuff.”

I’m 71: Stop Making These 10 Dumb Aging Mistakes Before It’s Too Late

Getting older is inevitable, but making these common, preventable errors will guarantee your later years are miserable and expensive.

A Culture Obsessed With Youth Ignores the Many Benefits of Aging

Growing older brings perspective, emotional stability, resilience and wisdom – qualities that make life richer and more rewarding The post A Culture Obsessed With Youth Ignores the...

Our oldest blogger on aging and fitness!

by Winnie I read Sam’s post this morning, the one about gradual loss of fitness due to aging. Or perhaps not exactly driven by aging. What is the reality? I guess I get to speak as...

Ageism and Retirement

Nobody prepares us for the inevitability of ageist encounters as we grow older, even though we now know they can have physical and mental health repercussions. Are you ready?

Aging but not old

God says: ‘I have created you and cared for you since you were born. I will be your God through all your lifetime, yes, even when your hair is white... Read more The post Aging but...

10 Surprising Ways Life Gets Better With Age

Dreading getting older? You're ignoring the data. Discover why your wealth, intelligence and happiness actually peak much later in life.

Why sleep changes with age

Sleep at 50 or 70 may look different from sleep at 25. Bedtime may creep earlier, morning may arrive sooner, and stretches of uninterrupted sleep may become shorter. The National I...

Age is not just a number

A week ago, I met up with a friend and he introduced me to his cousin who recently flew in from Vietnam to pursue his undergraduate studies here in Korea. He looked so young, energ...

【いつモノコト】もうすぐ50歳 「エムット」でNISAをはじめた

自分の年齢が50歳に近づき、生活習慣病や“五十肩”の発症で通院することになるなど「人生の折り返し地点はとうに過ぎた」と痛感させられることが増えています。若くない自分の年齢を自覚させられ...

Younger drinkers not pulling their weight

DRINKERS under 40 are not managing to keep pace with their elders, leading to awkward round-buying and life-expectancy disparities.

Just a number? Here are the real causes of early ageing

The date on your birth cert is only part of the story when it comes to age, as science shows that lifestyle and diet play a major role

October Joins Her Sisters.

Reflections on aging. The post October Joins Her Sisters. appeared first on Magpie by Jen Shoop.

Driving Older 

A dear friend was injured in a head-on collision three weeks ago by an 88-year-old man whose car had crossed into her lane. Both cars … Continue reading →