over 50s Posts

25 Ways That Over 50s Are Reinventing Themselves

Just because you may have turned 50, it doesn't mean that you've missed the boat for reinventing yourself. In fact, it's quite normal to feel like you want to do something entirely different.

Warning! Avoid These Exercises If You're Over 50

Below, we've listed the most dangerous exercises for an over-50 to perform. Take a look: 1.

These Couples Have Been Married For Over 50 Years

A marriage takes plenty of work to keep going for any length of time, but being happily married for more than 50 years is something else entirely. These 10 real couples and their family members provided photographs of themselves from way back when, and also recreated the old photo they submitted.

If You're Over 50, You Should Have This New Vaccine!

Studies have shown that around 99% of Americans over the age of 40 have had chickenpox, therefore are at risk of shingles. While there’s already a vaccine for shingles on the market, it’s not nearly as effective as the new one.

7 Common Missteps That Couples Over 50 Should Avoid

Related: Over 50 & Back in the Dating Game? Bear in Mind These Tips 1. They become excessively preoccupied with their children It's easy to get completely engrossed in our children's lives, particularly when you have recently retired and are still adjusting to this new phase.

These Vaccinations Are Essential Over 50, Do You Have Them?

Below is a list of four vaccines any adult over 50 needs: 1. Protect yourself against shingles Ask for: Shingrix, an approved vaccine by the Food and Drug Administration. It is more than 90% effective against shingles and its side effects, according to the CDC. For: Anyone 50 or older.

With Age Comes Wisdom! Great Advice From People Over 50

If you had to ask a person over 50 about a particular issue, you'll probably get a different answer from someone who is a decade or two younger. These individuals have over five decades under their belt and they are able to view things in a different light than an average 20- or 30- something.

Over 50 & Back in the Dating Game? Bear in Mind These Tips

But, once you get over your initial first-date jitters, meeting new people can be great fun and will provide you with a great opportunity to find someone who could be an incredible addition to your life.

You Should Never Ask These 25 Questions to People Over 50

Yet, in truth, people over 50 don't differ much from adults in their 20s or 30s. Here are 25 questions you should refrain from asking over 50-year-olds. 1. “Do you feel old?” Most people consider someone over 50 to be an old person.

Feast Your Eyes: 50 Stunning Sceneries From 50 US States!

So let's take a look at 50 stunning sites from around the US!

These Cars from the 40s and 50s Are Still Beautiful to Me

The classic American cars of the 40s and 50s will always have a place in the hall of fame of car manufacturing, and a place of honor on model collector's shelves. Lets look at some of the history and beauty of these early models.

A Few Words About Life North of 50...

Being 50 is kind of magical - it's an age where many people stop and take stock of their lives. It's a truly wonderful thing to achieve 50 years of living and experience, however there is still so much more to do, learn and see after we reach this milestone age.

50 Fun Facts About the Ocean!

The life-giving ocean is full of amazing discoveries, so let me share some of them with you now: Cover photo by: Zoltan Gabor 50 Facts About the Ocean nature, ocean, infographic 50 things you never knew about the mighty ocean.

From Alabama to Wyoming: 50 States Blessed with Fall Colors

So, before the winter months take over, let's enjoy the beauty of autumn - from Alabama to Wyoming (in alphabetical order). The presentation is accompanied by music - We recommend you turn on your speakers. To start the music click on "play" 1. Alabama source 2. Alaska source 3. Arizona 4.

5 Bad Drinking Habits to Ditch In Your 50s and Onward

It’s no secret that our nutrition needs change over time. With age, the human body requires more nutrient-dense foods to maintain health, energy levels, and ward off diseases - a topic we cover at length in the article 8 Health-Promoting Foods to Eat After 50 .