In the News

Recently, there have been many 50+ superstars in the news, including professional athlete Billie Jean King, marathon-runner Drew Carey, inspiring overcomer Sensei Keiko Fukuda, and record-setting Fauja Singh. Billie Jean King Renewing her Rivalry with Arthritis The Arthritis Foundation has introduced a new campaign that urges people to take up exercise as a weapon against [...]

50-somethings who are fitter than in their 20s A recent poll showed that 50-somethings were exercising more and eating better now than they did in their 20s. Researchers suggest that without the demands of raising a young family, older adults can devote more free time to looking after their health. In fact 70% of respondents [...]

When we asked our readers for stories on life after 50, we noticed a common theme to many entries of changing careers. While some writers were forced into another career by the recession, others  decided to finally pursue their passions later in life. Regardless of the reason behind it, most were happier with their new [...]

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story to our 50+ writing contest. We were overwhelmed by the number of articles we received from all over the world. We read stories on starting a band, learning from your cat, running a marathon, getting a PhD, falling in love and everything in between. We had a [...]