My Grandma Did the Splits in Her 90s: Her Diet, Exercise Routine
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Aliya Brooks, 25, about her grandmother, Mildred “Millie” Cruzat.…
Fitness world in mourning after sudden death of 27-year-old bodybuilder Erik Markov, the current Mr Olympia Amateur Spain
Friday, 5 September 2025, 15:28 The fitness world in Spain is mourning the sudden death of Erik Markov…
World’s oldest person, Ethel Caterham, celebrates 116th birthday in Surrey, England
British great-grandmother Ethel Caterham celebrated her 116th birthday on August 21. Born in Hampshire in 1909, Ethel Caterham…
Boomer Applies to 3K Jobs in 7 Years, Suspects Ageism, Market Shifts
“I received kissoff in email 2/5/2021,” Mark Porter wrote, adding, “I asked if the woman I phone screened…
I’m 85, Looking for Work, No Job After Hundreds of Applications
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pat Fagin Scott, an 85-year-old woman who lives in…
Five tips for older workers looking for employment
Seek’s Evolving Working Life report this year showed 41% of respondents don’t think they’ll retire by 70. The…
How can I build muscle as I age?
I’ve heard that we lose up to 8% of our muscle mass per decade, starting at age 30. What’s the…
I Was Laid Off at 65 — Now I Feel Forced Into Early Retirement
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mary Jane Surette, a 65-year-old former senior marketing manager…