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Midlife Quiz

1. There's not much you can do to ensure that you age well and live a long time.

True False

2. Once you reach midlife, your brain’s best years are behind you.

True False

3. Men tend to be happier than women in midlife.

True False

4. As you age, you’ll probably lose most of your teeth.

True False

5. Stress can turn your hair gray overnight.

True False

6. Experts say you should plan for healthy aging while you’re in your 40s.

True False

7. People who are overweight in midlife often have mobility problems later on, even if they lose the excess weight.

True False

8. Only 10 percent of women go through a midlife crisis.

True False

9. Millions of middle-aged Americans have recently switched to healthier diets and are getting more exercise.

True False

10. If you’re a 50-something couch potato, relax. It’s too late to start exercising now.

True False



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The Silver Century Foundation promotes a positive view of aging. The Foundation challenges entrenched and harmful stereotypes, encourages dialogue between generations, advocates planning for the second half of life, and raises awareness to educate and inspire everyone to live long, healthy, empowered lives.

Notable Quote

"It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment; in these qualities old age is usually not poorer, but is even richer."

Cicero (106-43 BC)