aging well

Dick Van Dyke has aged remarkably. – Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Celebrity, Pop Culture

Days from turning 100, Dick Van Dyke shares how avoiding hate and anger has kept him going

Annie Reneau

11/27/2025
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Women over 60 discuss the surprising things about aging. – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Joy, Popular

Women over 60 share the unexpected things about aging no one told them about

Emily Shiffer

11/1/2025
96-year-old Marty Friedman shares his daily routine for staying healthy and vital in old age. – Photo credit: Image via Instagram/@izzifriedman (with permission)

Health, Wellness

96-year-old grandpa shares his stacked daily routine that’s kept him sharp as a whip

Emily Shiffer

8/15/2025
Gen Xers share their healthy aging tips. – Photo credit: Image via Canva

Health, Popular, Wellness

Gen Xers who feel their age creeping up share 25 wise tips for aging well

Emily Shiffer

8/7/2025
People over 50 share their best tips for how they aged gracefully. – Photo credit: Image via Canva

Golden Years, Identity, Joy, Popular

20 people over the age of 50 share their tips for aging gracefully

Emily Shiffer

7/31/2025
Jan Langer's incredible photos are timeless. – Photo credit: via Jan Langer/Aktualne

Culture, Generations, Health, Popular, Wellness

12 unforgettable side-by-side photos of people over 100-years-old with their younger selves

Upworthy Staff

7/27/2025
Older people share surprising and simple ways they keep their brains healthy and sharp. – Photo credit: Image via Canva

Health, Mental Health, Wellness

Boomers and older Gen Xers share 40 innovative ways they keep their brains sharp

Emily Shiffer

7/18/2025
How long can you hang out? The answer may say a lot about your potential lifespan. – Photo credit: via Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels and Dinielle De Veyra/Pexels

Health, Wellness

How long can you hang from a bar? Researchers just found the optimal time for a long life

Tod Perry

7/1/2025
A man who hasn't dunked a basketball in several decades wants to see if he can still do it. – Photo credit: Canva Photos

Health, Wellness

A 79-year-old former athlete is documenting his journey to dunk again

Evan Porter

4/22/2025
A woman contemplating aging – Photo credit: via Kindel Media/Pexels

Community, Joy, Popular

The 17 harsh truths about aging that people were never ‘prepared’ for

Tod Perry

3/4/2025
A couple doing balance practice. – Photo credit: via Canva

Health, Public Health

A simple balance test can show your real biological age

Tod Perry

10/27/2024
It all can happen at just the right time. – Photo credit: Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash, @JillHannaA/Twitter, @KateGrand/Twitter

Equality, Identity, Popular

A woman requested inspiring middle-age success stories, and the internet delivered—big time

Annie Reneau

7/16/2024
men's white crew-neck T-shirt – Photo credit: Photo by Marisa Howenstine on Unsplash

Health, Shopping, Wellness

Boost your Brain: Lifestyle changes that enhance cognitive function in adults

Gemma Davison

6/24/2024
Dick Van Dyke is the epitome of aging goals. – Photo credit: Gage Skidmore

Celebrity, Pop Culture

18 months shy of 100, Dick Van Dyke has big plans that don’t include retirement

Annie Reneau

5/31/2024
A recent Twitter thread highlights life after turning 30. – Photo credit: Photo by Marina Barcelos on Unsplash

Golden Years, Identity, Popular

One woman’s question asking if life gets better after 30 went viral. Here are the best responses.

Sa'iyda Shabazz

5/19/2022