A confession: When I turned 50, it was as if the warranty on my body expired. Within several months of that landmark birthday, I spent a week in the hospital — and several months thereafter — recovering from the effects of a blood clot. I developed sciatica down my left leg (and overcame my suspicion of chiropractors). »more»

I recently had the dubious pleasure of appearing on t.v. It was a small spot - just a five minute interview about The Best Kept Secret website. But I wanted it to be good. »more»

Motorcycles may forever symbolize youthful rebellion but the aging bodies of baby boomers are finding them increasingly difficult to maneuver. »more»

"Give me a child until he is seven and I will show you the man," the Jesuits say. And the latest installment of the documentary series that opens with that quote and proves the ancient point will be shown on PBS October 9th. »more»

This isn't a review, because we haven't read this book yet. But when a well-reviewed novel about midlife pops up in early August, we'll let you know about it so you have time to order it and stuff it in your carry-on as you head out on vacation. »more»

June Fletcher of the Wall Street Journal recently observed the movement in the building industry to market accessibility to baby boomers who want to age in their own homes but might need a few conveniences to do so. »more»

Rhea at Boomer Chronicles is publishing her top 10 fears of getting old:

10. Losing my energy
9. Running out of money
8. Not being able to read (due to lack of concentration) »more»

By now most of us are well-versed in the statistical relevance of the baby boomer generation--including its size, wealth, and extraordinary influence on world events. In response, there have been no shortage of books studying every aspect of baby boomers and how to optimally market to them. »more»

"Boomers should act their age ... as they age," says Harry Jackson, Jr. of the St. Louis Dispatch. [Source: BoomerGirl.com]

Media hype aside, most individuals in their fifties will tell you that just getting out of bed is a reminder that they are definitely not thirty.

Even people in top shape need to recognize they're not kids anymore, says Dr. John Morley, chief of geriatrics at St. Louis University School of Medicine. "You cannot be at 50 what you were at 30."

Fortunately, it's not all bad news. »more»

Not intending to be unnecessarily morbid we bring you the "top 10 things you didn't know about death."***

1. When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go -- the first is usually sight, followed by taste, smell and touch »more»