Barbara Hannah Grufferman

Biography: I wrote "The Best of Everything After 50: The Experts' Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money and More" because I wanted to be the best I could be after 50. I've had the good fortune to become a front-page columnist for Huffington Post, Chief Pundit for FOF (FabOverFifty), and Positive Living editor for GLOW Beauty Magazine, in addition to one of AARP's newest columnists. AARP just launched "The Best of Everything" video series on its AARP YouTube Channel.

A frequent guest on national television, including the Today Show, CBS' The Early Show, Good Morning America and Dr. Oz, I love to yak it up on radio shows around the country whenever I'm invited. Because of my focus on healthy and positive aging, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recently honored me with the Generations of Strength Award and named me Ambassador for Bone Health. Yay!

Last bit of info: I live in NYC with my husband, two daughters (one of whom is in college!), and rescued dog, Gunther, a frequent running companion. Oh, and I'm hard at work on my next book! I'm fearless after fifty and ready for what's next. Join me . . .

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The #1 Best All-Around Exercise for Every Post-50 Body

Posted on 06/13/2013 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | Personal Health | Your LifeRecently I introduced you to one of the best exercises anyone, of any age, can do to fight osteoporosis AND get those upper arms looking lean and mean. In case you missed it, click here to read the blog post and see the short video: “Fix the Flaw: How to Get Fit Arms After 50.” For those of you who were inspired enough to get down and “do ten” (I hope that was all of you!) get ready, ’cause we’re …

Summer Shape-Up in 15 Minutes a Day? Check This Out!

Posted on 06/10/2013 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | Personal Health | Your LifeDid you just realize that summer is around the corner and you haven’t done a single one of those “New Year’s Resolutions” to get more fit? You’re not alone. But here’s the good news: it’s not too late! If you can commit to 15 minutes every single day for four weeks, I can guarantee you will be on your way to a better and stronger body by the Fourth of July, no matter what your age. A few years ago …

The ‘Best of Everything’ Top 25 Playlist: Music to Make You Move!

Posted on 06/7/2013 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Personal Health | Your LifeOkay, so you’ve made a commitment to exercise more, bought a new pair of running/walking shoes, gotten the green light from the doctor, have your iPhone (or some other smartphone) strapped around your arm or waist, and watched “Running After 50” from “The Best of Everything” AARP YouTube series for motivation and inspiration. You’re ready to rock and roll . . . but . . . wait! There’s one more thing . . . Before heading out the door, you …

Fix the Flaw: How to Get Fit Arms After 50

Posted on 06/3/2013 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Personal Health | Your LifeAfter we turn 50, it isn’t unusual to get a bit out of shape. Too many of us, though, think that certain parts of our bodies are just supposed to be less toned, and not as strong. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are simple things we can do to get our bodies back . . . one area at a time. I’ve started a new series for the AARP YouTube Channel which will focus on all …

Running After 50: You CAN Do It!

Posted on 05/21/2013 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Personal Health | Your LifeWhat’s the best work out for people of all ages? According to a recent study, it’s this: running. Researchers, who followed participants over a 30-year period, were amazed to discover that those who ran in moderation showed the greatest health gains and benefits when compared to those who ran faster and more often. The ‘sweet spot’, it seems, is running about 3 – 4 times a week at a slower pace, proving that the “less is more” philosophy really applies to …

What Women of America Really Wanted for Mother’s Day

Posted on 05/16/2013 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Home & Family | Work | Your LifeMother’s Day is big business. Over $18 billion was spent in the U.S. in 2012 (an increase of 8% over 2011) on Mother’s Day celebrations including flowers, candy, meals, and other gifts. Based on industry forecasts, this year the total was probably higher. Every mother I know loves the special recognition, me included. I appreciate that my husband and daughters let me sleep in a little longer, bring coffee and newspapers to my bed when I finally decide to open …