At a time when the rate of younger adults is in steady decline, divorce for adults aged over 50 has roughly doubled since the 1990s for baby boomers. According to Pew Research, in recent years, for every 1,000 married persons aged 50 or more, 10 are divorced. Part of the reason is the unprecedented levels of divorce among baby boomers in their younger years. Second marriages … [Read more...]
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Baby Boomers are Using Tech To Revolutionize Aging
The 76 million American baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had a huge influence on the nation’s politics, arts, business industry and lifestyles over the last few decades. And while many are beginning to make plans for their retirement, that doesn’t mean they are about to lose any of their influence. In fact, boomers are the inspiration for many of the latest popular … [Read more...]
Why Is Veganism Growing in Popularity among Boomers?
While it is true that the majority of people become vegans between the age of 16 and 64, around 2% of vegans in the US are aged 55 or over. In America, around 4% make the switch from an omnivore lifestyle for spiritual reasons, 19% for dietary reasons, and 77% for ethical reasons. If you are thinking of going vegan, rest assured, you are not alone. The movement is enjoying a … [Read more...]
Harnessing the Benefits of Fitness and Diet Over 50
Fitness and diet are the magic cocktail for youthfulness, but being disciplined enough to have daily doses of these, is not a piece of cake, especially in your 50s. While aging is inevitable, harnessing the power of exercise and diet to boost energy, improve your mood, promote metabolism, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases is an asset by itself. However, since … [Read more...]
2 Simple Steps To Help Baby Boomers Fight Obesity
Let’s face it—losing weight is never easy, especially as we age. Even if you were diligent about your exercise routine in your youth, you might still find yourself becoming heavier as you age, despite your best efforts. Obesity is becoming more and more common of a problem among all age groups, but particularly for the Baby Boomer population. More than one-third of adults over … [Read more...]
