Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work. Here are 10 lessons from folks who age well and stay active, maintaining health, energy, and independence through exercise. 1. Don’t wait for life to be perfect Barbara Warren kept competing in track events while waiting for knee replacement surgery. She sometimes finished last. She was still m

When he’s off duty from his Michelin-starred Atlanta restaurant Lazy Betty, chef Ron Hsu often turns to simple comfort foods inspired by both his Georgia upbringing and Chinese heritage. This quick, frugal recipe is adapted from one such dish featured in his new cookbook, “Down South + East” (Abrams, $40). His version starts with Chinese egg noodles, which can be tricky to find in some supermarkets. But instant ramen noodles make a fantastic substitute. Scrambled eggs furnish

Spring and summer travel plans are back with a roar for adults over 50. According to AARP’s 2025 Travel Trends survey, about 70% plan at least one leisure trip this year, up from 65% in 2024. And many expect to take around four rips annually. Travel at this stage of life isn’t just a leisure activity. New research suggests regular travel is associated with significant health benefits, including a lower risk of mortality and reduced Alzheimer’s risk. That’s a striking outcome

Turkish red lentil soup (kırmızı mercimek çorbası) is velvety, comforting, and nutritious! So easy to make with lentils, veggies, and spices — and it’s ready in about 30 minutes! Here is a link to the recipie and video on preparing it. The dish is even more tasty if you let it sit overnight.

You’ve already lived through more fad diets than you can probably count. Remember when grapefruit was supposed to melt fat? Or when cabbage soup was the answer to everything? Now it’s the Kardashians and lollipops, or tea, or … The packaging has changed. The promise hasn’t. And they’re still just trying to separate you from your dollar. A fad diet usually shows up with bold claims – in a hurry. Lose 10 pounds in 10 days. Reset your metabolism. Never feel hungry again. Fa