While some boomers have healthier lifestyles, the majority are more inactive and overweight than ever before. The firm s research shows that healthy eating and exercise don t become major concerns for most people until their 50s or 60s, when they realize their lives depend on it. However, certain groups of boomers and their elders have always exercised and eaten well, whatever their age. Attitudes toward health and wellness vary geographically, according to the research. California s baby boomers are more committed to exercising, eating a low-fat diet, and seeking out information on how to stay healthy than boomers in most other states.
Many older people function well only if unrushed.