6 Steps to Keeping the Peace This Holiday SeasonThese tips can help avoid resentment and friction at family gatheringsNovember 26, 2015
How to Discover Yourself by Exploring Your PastHere's the clever way a London photographer did, plus tips for youAugust 18, 2014
How Knitting Can Put An End to BullyingA new children’s book celebrates individual differences and creativity July 30, 2014
5 Things Older Prisoners Want You to KnowA stunning photo project mines critical wisdom from regretJuly 15, 2014
Odd Similarities Between Young and Old RelativesAn eerie photo project offers a window into the past and future June 24, 2014
Boomer Gold Diggers: It's 1849 All Over AgainToday’s prospectors are older and searching for more than metal June 10, 2014
‘That Girl’ Marlo Thomas Is the Boomers' New ‘It Girl’Her book, 'It Ain't Over,' is a guide for the reinvention generationMay 16, 2014
10 Things Diane Keaton’s New Book Teaches Us'Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty' is wise, funny and full of great talesMay 2, 2014
The M Word (Menopause) at the CineplexIn Henry Jaglom's movie, we're all under hormonal attack. Embrace it.April 25, 2014
What You Know About Millennials Is Wrong10 lessons from what they really think about life and boomersApril 14, 2014
Do Our Dogs Look and Act More Like Us Over Time?A photo project confirms it and experts say the similarities keep growingMarch 26, 2014
It's Time to Leave Our Hyper Adulthood Behind The 'Second Wind' author discusses the slower, deeper, lifestage ahead March 13, 2014
A Cool Photo Project: Young and Old Swap ClothesIn this riveting new work, generations exchange way more than outfitsFebruary 24, 2014
Bringing Someone With Dementia Back to LifeAlive Inside, a Sundance winner, shows how music reawakens the brainFebruary 18, 2014
11 Heartwarming Quotes About Grown-Up Love These sayings will capture your feelings or give you something to aim for February 11, 2014
Rosanne Cash Tugs on the Threads of Her PastThe Grammy-winning album explores her family's legacy and the SouthFebruary 7, 2014
8 Ways You Should Play Hooky From WorkTaking a break from your daily obligations is fun, freeing and necessaryJanuary 29, 2014
Old Dogs Can Teach Us New TricksNancy LeVine's images of aging canines provide vital lessons for humansJanuary 22, 2014
5 Ways to Survive and Thrive (and Help Others, Too)A trip to Vietnam and Cambodia provides lessons in hope and reinvention January 14, 2014
5 Celebs Who've Just Turned 50 and Defy AgeSandra Bullock is now People's first Most Beautiful age 50 or olderJanuary 8, 2014
5 Things Jazz Can Teach Us About Job SuccessMasters of this musical genre know what it takes to deliver a stellar performance and build a brandJanuary 2, 2014
How to Recover Your Footing When Things Go AwryWhen life gets slippery, react like an ice skaterDecember 10, 2013
22 Inspiring Quotes on GenerosityThese wise sayings get to the heart of what it means to give April 23, 2021
How LinkedIn Is Thwarting Your Job SearchIts "Say congrats" messages may keep you from landing new workNovember 26, 2013
The Lost Art of Conversation and ConnectionProjects designed to get people to talk and bond are all the rage. But what do they say about us?November 20, 2013
7 Things the Ballet Can Teach Us About WorkThe best performances reflect an approach to success worth emulatingNovember 13, 2013
The 5 Things That Spook People Over 50What to do about the scary stuff that makes middle-aged spines shiverOctober 29, 2013
Dancers Our Age Cut a Pretty Mean RugFrom twerking and Gangnam Style to the Carolina Shag and Quick Step, dance moves are getting the 50+ crowd on its feetOctober 16, 2013
11 Quotes on How Grown-Ups Can Keep GrowingConnect to the child within for fun adventures, wisdom and new meaning October 10, 2013
How Not to Drink So Much: The New Happy HourCocktails long on flavor and short on alcohol will leave you (and your liver) happy — but not reeling September 25, 2013
10 Qualities of the Richest Americans Over 50The truly wealthy don't measure worth in terms of material assets — they focus on traits that enrich lifeSeptember 23, 2013
Is This What Aging Really Looks Like?Creative types are attempting to get a grip on time’s passage by documenting it September 11, 2013
Why Solo Travel Is the Way to GoTraveling alone leads to delightful encounters, discoveries — and deeper interactions with places and peopleSeptember 5, 2013
The 11 Greatest TED Talks for Anyone Over 50These talks, given by some of the world's smartest thinkers to fuel the spread of important ideas, may just change your lifeAugust 29, 2013
25 Quotes That Will Make You Thrilled to Be Over 50Contemplate, smile and nod at these eloquent and perceptive viewpoints about growing olderAugust 20, 2013
Memories of a 30-Year FriendshipFood and garden writer Leslie Land taught me lessons about the meaning of seeds we sow in lifeAugust 13, 2013
Boomer Knees and Thighs: A Missed Ad OpportunityIs it time to use our bodies to promote 50+ products and services?August 6, 2013
Dealing in the Fragments and Flashes of Our LivesMark Kologi curates and sells millions of other people’s personal photographsJuly 24, 2013
Elderly Animals: A Study in Frailty, Grace and DignityPhotographer Isa Leshko captures the poignant manifestations of age in members of the animal kingdomJuly 19, 2013
The Best Reason to Do Anything After 50Julia Chase-Brand, a pioneering female runner, shows that having fun and feeling free is even better than being fleet of footJuly 18, 2013
9 Most Common Regrets of the Living and Dying -- and What to Do About ThemTake action now to avoid feeling like you've missed outJuly 11, 2013
A Modern Dream of IndependenceMy father marched to the beat of John Phillip Sousa’s drum, gave his all to a risky new pursuit and set his spirit free June 24, 2013
Ageless Inspiration: Mister Rogers on Music and Lifelong LearningWant to give yourself a big boost? Watch the beloved Fred Rogers speak to all ages in this new remixed video from PBSJune 7, 2013
Why Your Google Search Makes Me CryFar from being straightforward and dry, the search terms people use are eerily poetic, unwittingly funny and completely heart-rendingJune 6, 2013
Why You Shouldn't Get Rid of Old PhotosFamily pictures are potent storehouses of long-forgotten memories and a key resource for future generations. Here's how to mine their power.May 13, 2013
My Mother's FaceAn unexpected comment reveals a quick but powerful way to center yourself and get on with the business of lifeMay 7, 2013
What Will You Do With the Rest of Your Life?Gleaning inspiration and wisdom from elderly role models can show us how to make the most of those bonus yearsMay 1, 2013
Singing the Praises of a More Satisfying LifeA jaw-dropping vocalist reminds me of a simple, foolproof formula for greater happiness and fulfillment April 16, 2013
Three Amazing Love Stories PBS' 'Last Tango in Halifax' and a recent pop hit capture the beauty of later-life love — something I’ve witnessed firsthandApril 8, 2013
Is Your Hometown a Place to Grow Old? Mine IsThere’s an urgent need to ready our cities and villages for the age boom — and New York is among those leading the wayApril 2, 2013
How to Master Anything, at Any Age Learn new skills, overcome challenges and find fresh meaning in 9 steps March 26, 2013
Spring's Here: 6 Things I Did to Recharge My LifeThe season of rebirth is a good time to launch a new personal agenda and make big changesMarch 19, 2013
7 Ways to Show Your Love, No Matter What Your AgeHow to nourish relationships and feel great in the processMarch 12, 2013
5 Ways to Redesign Your Home and Your LifeFollow these refreshing makeover tips, whether you’re overhauling a room or the way you live February 26, 2013
9 Best Things About Being Over 50Next Avenue readers share their insights about the many benefits of growing older, including their hard-won wisdomFebruary 18, 2013
Where Flesh Meets Fabric: What I Wear Under My Clothes Carrie Underwood and the 2013 Grammy contenders cast a light on whether to reveal or cover up. I’m all for baring things in a different way.February 12, 2013
The Secret Health Weapon I Have in Common With Ellen, Oprah and SeinfeldTranscendental Meditation can ease many of the physical and mental challenges of midlifeFebruary 5, 2013
How to Save Someone's Life You may never have to resuscitate anyone, but be ready just in case January 28, 2013
2 Magic Words That Can Change Your Life: Hard FunWant to keep learning and amplify your sense of purpose? Then don’t shy away from challenges.January 21, 2013