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Soaring temperatures pose a serious threat to our health and well-being. Find out why heat is a health risk for older adults and how to stay safe as heat waves become more frequent.

How Heat Affects Older Adults High temperatures can be a health hazard. Here’s why

As they age, fewer and fewer single people want a partner.

Aging While Single: Why It Just Keeps Getting Better There are more fellow solo singles in later life than when we were younger. And data shows that as we age, fewer and fewer single people even want a partner.

The idea is to build back bone density by adding stress. Yoga is positive stress.

Yoga for Osteoporosis: 20 Minutes, 12 Poses After my own osteoporosis diagnosis, gathering information led me to the centuries-old practice of yoga

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure — and many of them don’t even know it. Here’s the truth behind the foods, drinks and habits that can impact your numbers.

6 Blood Pressure Myths, Debunked The truth behind the foods, drinks and habits that can impact your numbers

Perhaps the most successful agers are the ones who don't think much about getting older.

What Does Aging Gracefully Even Mean? Start by feeling comfortable — even proud — of who, what and how old you are

Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood holds the title of the world’s oldest man at age 111. Discover what his (surprising) key to longevity is.

World’s Oldest Man Credits Moderation — and Fish and Chips John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, is the new Guinness World Record holder

Though it sounds counterintuitive, letting go of everything, even for a short time, has mental health benefits.

The Mental Health Benefits of Doing Nothing Set aside that to-do list and focus on being, not doing, for better mental and physical health

Older women in the new book "Tough Broad" jump off cliffs, go birdwatching using wheelchairs, learn to swim and take nature walks.

One ‘Tough Broad’ Urges Older Women to Embrace Outdoor Adventures Caroline Paul’s new book, 'Tough Broad' cites the value of stepping out of your comfort zone

House plants can improve your health, happiness and home. Here are expert tips on how to up your plant décor game – and feel all the better for it.

6 Chic Ways to Use Plants in Your Home Decor - and Why You Should House plants can improve your health, happiness and home

She's a student again — no pressure, just pleasure.

Extra Credit: Returning to University at Age 77 Living in a retirement community closely affiliated with a research institution gives me an intergenerational opportunity to resume my formal education

People begin yoga for many reasons — pain management, strength building, stretching and flexibility — but the social aspect may be an understated benefit.

Everyone's Welcome: Joining a Yoga Studio After 50 It’s never too late to practice yoga. Here’s how I got started.

Check out these top picks for the most romantic novels ever published!

What Are the Greatest Love Stories of All Time? 9 librarians, booksellers and authors dish on their picks for the most romantic novels ever published

No matter your age, and whatever your thoughts on VR (virtual reality) gaming have been up to now, this author encourages you to give it a try.

A VR Gaming Headset Revolutionized Our Workouts How my wife’s Christmas wish turned this skeptic into a VR exercising addict

On my fiftieth birthday, I revisited my bucket list once again and decided that was the year I was going to check something off the list, starting with the one I could do for and by myself. Number 15. Learn to play the cello.

Learning to Play the Cello at 50 Now that I am finally learning to speak the language of music, my cello and I are having some deep and vibrating conversations

None of these recommendations require a lot of time, energy or money. They focus on small positive steps to pause and recharge during a difficult moment.

Staying Grounded in an Uncertain World

Eating for a happy, healthy brain.

How Food Affects Mental Health What is nutritional psychiatry and how can food improve your mood?

Don’t want to discuss politics or your relationship status with the family? Whip these out.

73 “Would You Rather” Questions to Break the Holiday Ice

Part of traveling smart is knowing when to go. Find out when to visit these hot spots to save big and skip the peak-season crowds.

Count the Benefits of Off-Season Travel You can skip the peak-season crowds and prices

Turns out instruments not only produce beautiful music, they’re also good for your brain. Find out how playing an instrument can improve mind and why it’s not too late to start.

Why You Should Take Music Lessons at 50-Plus Research suggests brain benefits abound when you play an instrument

Gratitude is a choice. It’s a muscle that needs strengthening through regular practice. There are many ways to do this, from journaling to prayer to making lists or more active practices like giving time to help others. Different approaches will feel right to different people at different points in our lives.

Gratitude For What is in Front of Us | Growing Bolder® Gratitude is a choice. It’s a muscle that needs strengthening through regular practice. There are many ways to do this, from journaling to prayer to making lists or more active practices like giving time to help others. Different approaches will feel right to different people at different points i...

This relationship matters, so don't give up, even when it feels like you don't have much connection.

Long Distance Grandparent? Here's How to Create a Lasting Bond With Your Grandchild Clever and simple ways grandparents can strengthen relationships with their grandchildren, no matter how far apart they are

Smartphones may be small, but they are capable a lot. Check out these 50 smartphone features that can make you more productive, bolster your health and help you have more fun.

These 50 Smartphone Features Can Make Your Life Easier Androids, iPhones race to be first with innovations

Can't decide among the 34 books suggested here? Head to a bookshop and look around!

A Bounty of New Books Just in Time for Holiday Gift-Giving Choose from celebrity memoirs, mysteries, joyful essays, histories, volumes on the natural world or self-help from Oprah

Lean into life and pursue your passions no matter your age. Now in his 80’s, famous musician Little Anthony is still creating music in what he calls the “best time of his life.” Be inspired by Quin Bommelje, who never danced a step until her 60’s, and in her 70’s made it to the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent!”

Passion Has No Age / Growing Bolder's "What's Next" Season 3 Episode 7 Lean into life and pursue your passions no matter your age. Now in his 80’s, famous musician Little Anthony is still creating music in what he calls the “bes...

Try these healthy tricks for quickly getting a boost when you feel tired.

Wondering How to Get More Energy? 8 Ways to Get a Boost Tips and tricks to quickly beat an energy slump

Keep your feet strong to help prevent falls.

10 Foot Mobility Exercises These balance and stability moves will keep you on your toes

Which way to happiness? The journey is always unfolding.

Arthur Brooks Redefines the Path to Happiness The Harvard professor explains how happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a direction.

Keep your quality of life as high as you can by keeping your strength as you age.

The Benefits of Adding Strength Training to Your Workout Routine Strength training can help improve your quality of life and reduce injury as you age