Why You'll Live Longer If You Take Music LessonsStudies show all kinds of mental and physical perks when you pick up an instrumentJanuary 15, 2016
Hot Boomer Trend: Platonic RoommatesMidlifers are discovering a creative solution to the high cost of housing and livingAugust 14, 2013
The Trailers of Our Youth Are on the Road AgainVintage campers are back in vogue, restored by boomers eager to revisit family vacations from childhood June 19, 2013
Playing Bridge Keeps You Young and SharpThe fascinating card game can stimulate brain cells and help you make smarter business decisions — just ask Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and meMay 19, 2013
Why Delay Your Dream Job? Three executives who decided to start their second-act careers sooner rather than later share their stories and tipsApril 8, 2013
Can't Do Certain Exercises Anymore? Then Swap 'Em!As people get older certain exercises become more difficult to do. Here are 5 easy alternatives that bring the same results.March 15, 2013
The Essential Health Tests You May Not Realize You NeedIf your doctor isn't screening for skin cancer, STDs or vitamin B12 deficiency, you need to speak up for a better checkupFebruary 20, 2013
How to Interpret a Breaking Medical News StoryGet past the headlines touting the latest study. Go straight to the source and sift through the details to discover what you really need to know.February 6, 2013
Cookbook Clubs: A Delicious Way to Socialize Hungry for a fun gathering? Here's a four-star solution!January 24, 2013
The Surprising Health Benefits of SoundThe right tones can help you breathe better, lose weight, beat pain and get through surgeryJanuary 11, 2013
The Job You Don't Want May Be the Right One Taking a job to pay the bills until something better comes along can pay unexpected dividendsJanuary 7, 2013
Power Naps Recharge Your Mind and BodyWorld leaders do it — why not you? Some businesses are even providing on-site nap rooms to keep employees alert and productiveDecember 20, 2012
The Fiftysomething Workout: 10 Top Tools to Help You Get Fit at HomeVersatile and affordable, this equipment can give you a home workout as good as you'd get in the gymDecember 19, 2012
Boomer Bellies: Can Middle-Age Spread Be Avoided?It's not easy, but if you want to outsmart your stomach now is the time for a gut checkOctober 26, 2012
Want to Lose Weight? Put Your Money Where Your Mouth IsStudies show that a weight-loss wager is a powerful motivatorOctober 14, 2012
The Fiftysomething Workout: What Your Gym Can Do for You NowNew programs tailored to people over 50 could get you back in shapeSeptember 28, 2012
Olympic Sports Fiftysomethings Should Try: FencingEn garde! Fencing is more than swordplay. It's also a mind-and-body workout for all ages.August 3, 2012
Olympic Sports Fiftysomethings Should Try: Race WalkingIt may look funny, but race walking is as good a lifelong workout as you can getJuly 24, 2012
Olympic Sports Fiftysomethings Should Try: Synchronized SwimmingIt's harder than it looks, but "synchro" can also be a low-impact workout that keeps you fit for lifeJuly 16, 2012
Olympic Sports Fiftysomethings Should Try: HandballThis Olympic sport will give you a great aerobic workout while you compete in a high-speed offensive gameJuly 9, 2012
Working From Home: The Good, the Bad and the Bottom Line Smart advice from a home-office expert June 20, 2012
The Triathlon Challenge: It's Not Just for the Young Nearly 18,000 Americans over 50 are testing their enduranceApril 1, 2012