Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m getting too old for this,” right before deciding not to try a new technology, learn an instrument, or take up weightlifting? It is a convenient excuse—one that saves us from the occasional mild embarrassment of being a beginner. However, that quiet, nagging voice [...]
If you have ever caught yourself staring at a lawnmower, wondering if this is truly all that retirement had to offer, you are in good company. As we gracefully age—or at least aggressively negotiate with our joints—time seems to pick up the pace. And right on schedule, those persistent “I [...]
Let’s be entirely honest with ourselves: by the time you reach 60, your body begins to offer daily, unprompted weather forecasts via your knees. While you might not be planning a second career as an NFL running back, keeping your joints intact, your balance sharp, and your energy high is [...]
When you finally step away from the daily grind and retire, the sudden arrival of thousands of unstructured hours can feel like a glorious promotion. No more set alarms, no more mandatory meetings, and no more performance reviews. However, after about three weeks of unlimited sleep and late-morning coffee, a [...]
If your current exercise regimen looks like a pleasant morning stroll interrupted by the occasional light dumbbell, it might be time to rethink your strategy. While taking it easy sounds like a well-earned reward after six or seven decades on Earth, your skeleton has entirely different plans—and it turns out [...]
Getting older comes with a few undeniable perks: priority seating, no longer caring about fashion trends, and the absolute right to complain about the volume of modern music. However, it also comes with a relentless stream of societal messaging implying that aging is a steep, downhill slide. If you’ve ever [...]
