Turning 50 really is fabulous

Have you hit ‘fabulous 50’ and wonder what you are in store for? Don’t fret – it’s all good news from here.

The UK’s Mail Online reports some of the benefits of hitting middle age – and it will make you breathe a sigh of relief.

Allergies decline: After the age of 50, we tend to be less affected by seasonal allergies such as hay fever due to producing less of the allergic antibody IgE which triggers the reaction.

Fewer migraines: Studies are showing as many as 40% of women who suffer migraines no longer have attacks by the age of 65 years. Many find their migraines stop or improve significantly after menopause as estrogen drops.

Less sweaty: As we age, our sweat glands reportedly begin to shrink , with some studies finding women aged 52 to 62 years sweat less than those aged 20 to 30 years.

Better sex: Inhibitions reportedly drop as a person ages, meaning older people report more enjoyable sex after turning 50. International studies have found 74% of men and 70% of women, aged 60 years and over, reported more satisfying sex lives than in their 40s.

Although menopause can cause a drop in libido, some experts claim a woman’s sex life can in fact improve as orgasm reportedly becomes easier with age.

Fewer colds: American studies show the average person aged 50 years and over has just one or two colds each year, compared to two or three colds for those aged in their 20s or young children.

Less sensitive teeth: Symptoms of sensitive teeth reportedly eases as you grow older because more dentin (the tooth’s inner hard tissue) is laid down between your enamel and nerves.

Better stamina: American sports scientists report older runners as more mentally resilient and determined to win as they train more often. A 16-year study at Yale University shows runners aged 50 years and over show greater improvements in marathon times than their younger counterparts.