Video: Why your 50s can be your best decade (yet)

Why your 50s can be your best decade (yet)

• Don't feel as old as you expected to at 50? It's not just you. Research suggests that many people worldwide are aging more slowly.
• It's not too late to go for that marathon. You might not sprint like before, but endurance fades less than 2% per decade. (Keep stretching!)
• Many 50-somethings are happier than ever. Scientists tracked women's moods over time and found a positivity increase between 50 and 70.
• You're still plenty sharp. Your vocabulary, math skills and emotional intelligence are just hitting their peak.
• And your self-esteem is on the rise. Self-esteem tends to increase up until about age 60, and then plateaus.
• If you're attached, it's just getting good. Relationship satisfaction increased with age in one study — especially for empty nesters.
• And the flame is far from out. While hormone changes can affect intimacy, 73% of older adults are satisfied with their sex lives.
• After all: You're getting back to you. It's a time for new priorities, new interests. And a fresh start on the rest of your life.

Guidance from the experts at Mayo Clinic.