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You've probably heard all the stories that claim the loss of bone density and muscle mass is inevitable as we age. It turns out, those studies were wrong.

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From an early age, Reggie Wells knew he was different. He was born in the 1940s, grew up black in a mostly white town, and realized from an early age that he was gay. Today, he's a make-up artist to the stars and credits his struggles with his success.

He became famous as host of "Entertainment Tonight," but John Tesh has left the tabloid ways of Hollywood behind. Instead, with his books and radio show, he wants to help you find purpose and meaning in life.

It's one of the most difficult feats in golf -- shooting your age. Leo Luken has done it 815 times (and that number goes up all the time!), starting from the ripe old age of 71. Now 92, Luken says he's driven from within.

Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on.

Masters swimming has the ability to pull together athletes of all ages and all skill levels. Sometimes it's even fun to pit the kids against the old-timers and see who reaches the wall first. Plus, we show you how world records are broken.

Veteran television reporter Sally Kidd is also a triathlete who is about to combine her passions for fitness, travel and adventure into a trek to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. And she's doing it for a great cause.

Dermatologist, masters swimmer, author, Guinness World record-holder, Special Olympics coach -- there are few people as passionate about life and committed to making a difference as Dr.Lucky Meisenheimer.

When he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1994, Wally Hild vowed that not only would he live but he'd also live to compete in an Ironman triathlon. He did both. Find out how he went from dying to thriving.

Think you need good genes or a good surgeon to age well? Think again. Oleda Baker is a former supermodel who still dazzles at 76 and she says it's all about the way you treat your mind and body. Get her tips for breaking the age barrier.

It's hard enough to change careers when you've suddenly lost your old one. But could you make the switch if you were still successfully employed in your old field? See how one man left the business world behind to become a filmmaker.

Beginning the journey into the second half of your life can be so confusing. That's why Barbara Hannah Grufferman wrote the definitive guide to life after 50, focusing on health, money, sex, beauty and more.

Think muscle cars are just for meatheads or teenagers? Wait until you meet Virgil Coffman. He's 102 years old and the proud owner of a special Transformers-edition new Chevy Camaro.