The one aspect of aging we really can control

It’s no myth that on average, weight goes up and fitness levels go down as we get older. But there’s nothing that says you have to be average – especially as being average in the area of middle age fitness is putting yourself at significantly higher risk of illness and even death. [read more]

Are sleep problems an inevitable part of aging? No way.

The idea that aging automatically leads to sleep problems is a myth, according to the experts. People over 50 don’t necessarily sleep any worse (or any less) than we ever did. But we do sleep differently. [read more]

A Potpourri Of Interesting Over-50 Statistics

Americans 50 and over control 70% of all US wealth, bring in $2 trillion in annual income, own more homes than any other age group, account for 50% of all discretionary spending, and purchase 41% of all new cars.

16 million over-50s exercise at least three times a week.

People over 50 spend more per capita on groceries, over the counter and other health products, and travel and leisure than any other age group. [read more]

Middle-Age Memory: What’s Going On Here?

The not-so-great news is that if you’re a normal person over 50 you probably are a little more “forgetful” than you were 20 years go. But the absolutely excellent news is that it’s 100% normal and doesn’t mean you’re losing your memory. [read more]

What Is Anti-Aging Therapy?

 
With more than 8,000 people in the US turning 60 every day, interest in anti-aging therapy is at an all time high. New products, treatments, and technologies claiming anti-aging properties appear every day.  But what exactly does anti-aging therapy mean?

Anti-Aging Medicine – Focusing on Age-Related Disorders
Medically speaking, anti-aging refers to the detection, prevention, and [...]

Anti-Aging Therapies: Anti-Aging Antioxidants

Medical research confirms that anti-aging antioxidants are the body’s front line of defense against the ravages of time.