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Let’s skip the toxic positivity about aging. Yes, sixty is the new forty, wisdom is beautiful, and plenty of people run marathons at seventy. But bodies change. Physics doesn’t care about inspirational quotes. After sixty, certain things that once required no thought become negotiations, then struggles, then impossibilities—unless you’re among the genetic lottery winners who age like fine wine while …

There’s a particular quality some older people have—a spark that makes you forget you’re talking to someone who remembers when television was new. They drop perfectly timed jokes, recall obscure facts with startling clarity, and somehow manage to stay current without trying too hard. These aren’t just the genetically blessed. They’re people who’ve figured out that staying mentally sharp isn’t …

The narrative around aging needs an update. While culture paints the 70s as decline, mounting research reveals something different: people who reach this milestone with the right practices often report it as their happiest time. They’re not defying aging—they’re doing it right. The difference isn’t luck or genetics. It’s habits. Small, consistent choices that compound over decades, creating what scientists …

My 72-year-old neighbor just helped me move a couch up three flights of stairs. Afterwards, while I caught my breath, she mentioned she’d already done her morning swim. “I’m slowing down,” she said, genuinely believing it. That’s when I realized: the people aging best often have no idea they’re exceptional. We obsess over wrinkles and gray hair while missing what …

I used to assume late diners were just disorganized. Then I started paying attention—on work trips to Barcelona, in New York kitchens at 10:15 p.m., at my own desk on deadline nights—and realized the story is more interesting. Many people who eat late aren’t chaotic at all — they’re living inside different body clocks, social rhythms, and coping strategies. Psychology …

Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In fact, I’ve met people in their seventies and eighties who are more active and full of life than some folks in their forties. The difference? They don’t sit still for long. They’ve built movement into their everyday routines through hobbies they genuinely enjoy. Here are seven that come up again and …

The medical establishment loves to measure aging through clinical tests—bone density scans, cognitive assessments, blood panels with numbers that mean nothing to most of us. But the real measure of how well you’re aging happens in the mundane moments: reaching for a jar on the top shelf, getting up from a low chair, or walking up stairs without gripping the …

Let’s be honest—there are two kinds of garages in the world. The ones that house Teslas, tool chests arranged like an art installation, and Peloton bikes that actually get used. And then there’s the other kind. The kind many of us know all too well. Where the car lives on the driveway (if it lives at all) and the garage …

Looking at my parents navigate their sixties was eye-opening.  Some of their friends seem to be absolutely thriving – traveling, starting new hobbies, deepening relationships, and genuinely enjoying what many consider to be their golden years. Others? Well, let’s just say they’re struggling a bit more. The difference isn’t always health or money, though those certainly play a role. It’s …

Trends have a funny way of circling back. What your grandparents once did to pass the time is suddenly all over TikTok and Instagram. Some of these hobbies were seen as outdated, maybe even uncool for a while—but now they’re back in the spotlight, rebranded and thriving with a new generation. Let’s dive into seven of the most surprising ones. …