In the first study of its kind, using sophisticated methods to measure body composition, the nationally known commercial weight loss program, Weight Watchers, was compared to gym membership programs to find out which method wins in the game of good health. »more»

Rates of sexually transmitted infections have more than doubled among the over 45s in less than a decade according to the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections. »more»

LifeTwo received a nice mention in U-Turn Ahead's "Best Blogs and Websites for Midlifers." »more»

First off a happy Father's Day to all. A question that might arise is what to get that hard-to-buy father in the house? Two possible suggestions. The first is practical and, according to a recent survey, much needed. That gift is underwear. »more»

Doreen Orion spent a year in a converted bus traveling the U.S. with her husband, pets and a journal to capture it all. The result is the ultimate road trip book along with the life changing discoveries that happen along the way. The book is terrific for anyone in middle age who via self-imposed restrictions feels incapable of escaping it all. »more»

Book reviews should be about the book and not the person reviewing the book but with "Queen of the Road" this is proving to be a little tough. I relate to so much of the book that I can't help but share some of the many parallels to my own existence. »more»

One of my favorite authors, Richard Leider, is coming out with a new book, Something to Live For:  Finding Your Way in the Second Half of Life, and I wanted to give everyone a heads up.  As a coach, I've been influenced a lot by Richard's thinking on purposeful living, and his books are featured prominently in the "recommended reading" section of my blog, Project Creative Vision. Needless to say, I'm eagerly anticipating the new book as well.

At a recent conference call about the book launch, Richard talked about how this book is taking his ideas about life purpose to a whole new, more spiritual level.  »more»

Next month will see the release of "Queen of the Road" by Doreen Orion. You will be reading a lot about this book on LifeTwo including a review, an interview with Doreen and perhaps even a giveaway or two. »more»

What happens when someone turns 40? Pop culture would have you believe that it's a magic age of sudden insight, existential questioning, or decisions to make major changes.

Those don't often happen in real life, and they don't happen in TV Land's "The Big 4-0" either. »more»

Jessica Hagy posts ideas on her site ... the kind you conceptual sketches you might put up on a whiteboard or jot on the classic back of the envelope. Her collection "A Career Path in Pictures," available as a free pdf at ChangeThis, has a couple that we wish we had written ... »more»