Spring and summer travel plans are back with a roar for adults over 50. According to AARP’s 2025 Travel Trends survey, about 70% plan at least one leisure trip this year, up from 65% in 2024. And many expect to take around four trips annually. Travel at this stage of life isn’t just a leisure activity. New
When someone reaches 100, people rush to ask for “the secret.” But there isn’t one, according to at least one person who’s about to hit the milestone next month. Instead, actor-dancer Dick Van Dyke credits his longevity to a handful of steady habits — the same evidence-based behaviors we talk about all the time with
Want to know something that’s similar to paralyzing fear and almost as destructive? It’s self-judgment, being so hard on yourself that you lose positive perspective and lose motivation to keep trying. For instance, do you ever tell yourself you’re not good enough for a healthy life? That you’re too this or not enough that? That
As Halloween approaches, it’s the season for ghosts, goblins — and sometimes, a few fitness fears that feel just as haunting. For many adults over 50, fear can quietly keep them from getting started or sticking with an exercise routine. Maybe it’s been years since the last gym visit, or perhaps it feels intimidating to
September is a time of change, as temperatures get cooler, days get shorter, and leaves start to fall. As the famous words – from the Bible and a 1960s hit song – tell us, “To everything turn, turn, turn… There is a season… and a time to every purpose under heaven.” So, what can we
Every September, Healthy Aging Month invites us to consider what the next chapter of life could look like. This year’s theme, “Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself,” resonates with many folks over 50, especially, perhaps, regarding fitness and healthy habits. We’re living longer and have greater opportunities than previous generations. Active aging is about more than preventing decline. It’s
Steve Hall knows what it’s like to be sidelined by pain — and to work his way back to health. Years ago, while golfing with friends, he ruptured a disc in his back. The pain was constant. “Doing nothing felt best,” he remembers. But he didn’t want surgery or pills. Instead, he tried acupuncture, where
Darlene Sims’s doctor recently told her she was on the verge of developing type 2 diabetes and should start taking medication. Darlene, a 58-year-old educator, said no way. “I convinced my doctor to give me six months to take care of this through diet and exercise,” says Darlene. “And I’m getting there.” Darlene’s fitness journey
Want to know the secret to long-term fitness success after 50? It’s not willpower. Not motivation. Not even the perfect workout plan. It’s consistency. Study after study shows that people who stay active as they age aren’t necessarily doing the most intense workouts or spending the most time at the gym. They’re the ones who show
Every victory counts. There are no “small” wins here. In fact, those are actually important examples of incremental progress and recognizing them is important. We can get so lost when we focus strictly on The Big Prize that we get frustrated and want to quit. “I’m not losing 25 pounds right away!” “I’m still not