Model and TV presenter Deborah Hutton, reportedly ‘sexy at sixty (and who am I to disagree), has shared her greatest thrill of coming to this distinguished milestone. Not one to boast about her curves and wrinkle-free complexion, she is “very excited about something accessible to many of us when we turn 60 in NSW at least”. It’s a Seniors Card! So in Deb’s honour, today I’m asking members... read more>

A study has shown smiling contributes to the perception of aging unless you are over 60. By then, it's too late as the damage is done! Should this news cause those sensitive about their appearance to scowl instead of smile, hoping to rob a few months' wear off their face, it's a pity. Do we really need to care if a simple smile makes us look a tad older when surely it also makes us look n... read more>

Just when you thought it was safe to venture out into the wider world, along comes a variant to put you right back in your place. Border closures, multiple COVID tests, extensive quarantine requirements, all with differing demands between states, let alone nations. So is it wise or worthwhile to rely on any travel plans, especially overseas excursions, in the near future? And how do yo... read more>

Enough already. We have just dredged up 25-year old videos, long lost guests and even my original wedding suit as part of our silver anniversary celebrations. Others, such as TV journalist Lisa Wilkinson, go even further for their anniversaries, with vow renewal ceremonies and full-scale dress-ups. Given many FiftyUp members, if your unions have survived, would have or be knocking on clos... read more>

There's now an extra reason why I'm so fond of the old saying, 'while there is tea, there is hope.' The line comes from an old English playwright. The present boost from research revealing both tea and coffee can ward off strokes and dementia. But given the media regularly bombards us with contradictory health advice such as red wine is good and then bad for your heart, can we really beli... read more>