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Thank you to everyone who participated in the “50+ Scholarship: Lifelong Learning Contest,” designed to help our readers pursue their next career move, hobby or creative passion.  We were excited to see the number of entrants, and their passion for lifelong learning. We are pleased to announce the winners of the scholarship opportunity. The $400 [...]

Article features older adults in the news for their achievements in fitness. Includes TV host Drew Carey who lost 82lbs running, tennis superstar Billie Jean King, a 98-year-old black-belt Judo master who is also the first woman to achieve the rank and a record-setting 100-year-old marathoner.

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 [...]