
What to Expect in Your 50s
1.Mental Health Nearly 95% of people who are 50 or older say they’re “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their lives. But in women, the
1.Mental Health Nearly 95% of people who are 50 or older say they’re “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their lives. But in women, the
1.The Right Surroundings Where you live can help set you up for good health. If you want clean air, you have a variety of
1.Heart Attack This is the big one: 735,000 people have one every year. A 50-year-old man has a 1 in 2 chance of getting
1.High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood vessels get less flexible, and that puts pressure on the system that carries blood through your
1.Create a Schedule When you care for someone at home, days can feel long and unfocused. Give them structure by making a schedule. Set
1.Fill Your Empty Nest If your kids have moved out and your home feels empty, think about adopting a pet. People with cats and
1.Choose Evening Snacks Wisely An oatmeal raisin cookie and a glass of milk can help you fall asleep. That’s because this snack includes complex
1.Cancer: $225.8 Billion More than 15 million Americans have some form of cancer. But cancer death rates have been falling for more than 10
1. Power Down The soft blue glow from a cell phone, tablet, or digital clock on your bedside table may hurt your sleep. Turn
1.Over-the-Counter Painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can keep some prescription medications you take from working the way they should.
1.Mental Health Nearly 95% of people who are 50 or older say they’re “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their lives. But in women, the
1.The Right Surroundings Where you live can help set you up for good health. If you want clean air, you have a variety of
1.Heart Attack This is the big one: 735,000 people have one every year. A 50-year-old man has a 1 in 2 chance of getting
1.High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood vessels get less flexible, and that puts pressure on the system that carries blood through your
1.Create a Schedule When you care for someone at home, days can feel long and unfocused. Give them structure by making a schedule. Set
1.Fill Your Empty Nest If your kids have moved out and your home feels empty, think about adopting a pet. People with cats and
1.Choose Evening Snacks Wisely An oatmeal raisin cookie and a glass of milk can help you fall asleep. That’s because this snack includes complex
1.Cancer: $225.8 Billion More than 15 million Americans have some form of cancer. But cancer death rates have been falling for more than 10
1. Power Down The soft blue glow from a cell phone, tablet, or digital clock on your bedside table may hurt your sleep. Turn
1.Over-the-Counter Painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can keep some prescription medications you take from working the way they should.