Joey Dee and the Starliters shot to the top of the pop charts in the 1960s with their dance song, "The Peppermint Twist."

Got What It Takes to Succeed?

Doctors gave Sean Swarner two death sentences, but now he's on top of the world.

One of America's top media consultants says networks have to stop ignoring people over 50.

For a man who has run more than 100 ultra-marathons and climbed to the top of all the seven summits of the world, it's hard to believe Marshall Ulrich was a bit of a couch potato until he was almost 30.

Liz Lerman is one of the top choreographers in the world.

One of the world's top aging researchers says there is no such thing as a death gene.

Dr. Thomas Perls is one of the world's top experts on centenarians

One of the nation's top experts in creative planning for mid- and late-life years is also an accomplished athlete.

Frank Condon is a 64-year-old Realtor from California who is one of the top track and field athletes in the world.

Clinton's top strategist is forced out, Olympic Torch is a "public relations nightmare," airline complaints soaring, NCAA hoop showdown, the top 10 cities for shopaholics, hitching a ride on a Beluga whale, and 3 reasons to welcome a recession.

When Susan Von Der Lippe hits the pool for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming trials next summer, she'll be 43 years old.

On the eve of the biannual National Senior Games, Growing Bolder talks with two of the top competitors.

Looking for love in all the wrong places? Maybe you're in the wrong city.

More than 12,000 super-athletes from around the world gather for the Senior Games.

And the winner is..... The 8oth Academy Awards are tonight and Boomer's Morning Buzz will get you more than ready. John Stewart hosts. ABC's live telecast begins at 8:00 EST with a 30-min red carpet pre-show hosted by Regis Philbin.

You know the saying "any Tom, Dick or Harry?" We wanted to know why those names, so we did some digging, and found the answer -- and a lot more. Come see how you can track your name through the years!

It's the last day of January. Finish off the month with a fresh cup of the GB News Brew! The day's top stories, the day's most interesting stories, celebrity birthdays and, of course, January 31st from a boomer perspective.

Hillary's big moment in last night's debate. What health crisis daytime dozing could predict, why laughter is the best medicine, the best green cars, the original moonwalker and more -- all in Boomer's Buzz.

66-year-old triahlete killed by shark, rebate checks are almost in the mail, top chain restaurant fare, the electric cars ready to take over the road, Hey Jude, and more.

New Gallup poll; Obama widens lead, President Bush takes the mound, 10 best April Fools' gags, popular cholesterol drugs under fire, Cinderella goes home, U.S. Treasury overhaul, mobile phone cancer concerns, and more.

TV Land's new reality TV show follows a group of models as they vie for a modeling contract. Sound familiar? Think again -- the women are over 35 years old!

The GB News Brew. It's ground fresh daily, just for you. Check inside for today's top stories, today's birthdays and a look back at January 21st through history.

She's hired by sports teams to consult with players, she's the author of 12 books and she's one of the top nutritionists in the world. Pamela Smith is all about healthy eating.

The Year of The Rat. This is the first day of Year 4706 on the Chinese Calendar. In today's News Brew: find out which country mega-star is celebrating a birthday and which event 44 years ago changed the history of music.

Today's Buzz: The most bizarre story of the year, meet the call girl at the center of Elliot Spitzer's downfall, Ferraro quits Clinton campaign, McCain ponders VP choice and more.

The GB News Brew. It's ground fresh daily, just for you. Check inside for today's top stories, today's birthdays and a look back at January 20th through history.

How much would it help if you understood the keys to success in life? A four-time Emmy Award winning TV host is asking if you've got what it takes.

Happy St. Patrick's Day. It'll be an interesting one on Wall Street after an unprecedented Sunday on Wall Street. Can fish cure cancer?, Horton's boss of the box office, Halle's a new mom at 41, the 10 worst dolls ever and more.

You've almost made it to the weekend! Get through Friday with a strong cup of GB News Brew.

Top nutritionist Pam Smith teaches you how to boost your natural energy supply as you age.

This year, two musical superstars will be honored at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. See what Aretha Franklin and Berry Gordy did to change music, and change the world -- one bold move at a time.

In today's Buzz: The top 100 April Fools' pranks of all time, mouth-to-mouth is out, Kathie Lee is back, 84-year-old Senator runs for another 6-year term, foods that heal, the world's worst intersections, maybe the worst promotional video ever, and more.

Life has you pulling out your hair and blowing steam from your ears? Well, Anne Ornish, one of the world's top experts on stress management, is here to the rescue!

At the age of 80, Marilyn Dubois decided she was ready for a new career.

One of the hottest stars of the 1960s is still pumping out new music and thrilling old and new fans.

Todays Buzz: Obama on defensive after "small-town" comment, American Airlines back in the air, Sting's new digs, best wines under $10, best U.S. beaches, how to help a friend with cancer, and more.

Sara Davidson was practically kicked out of Hollywood after becoming one of the top TV writers and producers in the business. Now, she's back and getting the last laugh.

Cozy up with a cup of GB News Brew. It's ground daily, fresh for you. Check inside for today's top stories and a look back at how we arrived here today.

Has D.B. Cooper's parachute been found? The Space Shuttle returns home tonight, Democrats continue their family feud, 10 reasons to have sex tonight, and a spot-on impersonation.

Shirley Alston Reeves knows just what it means to be a musical legend. The founder of a group that's recorded six top 10 singles, Reeves has made her way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.

Not only is Eva Birath one of the top bodybuilders in Sweden, at 51, she's one of the oldest.

Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.

He was part of one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history and Don Felder was the writer behind their biggest hit, "Hotel California." But now, Felder talks about the bitter break up of The Eagles.

This is really growing bolder. Even death doesn’t slow down some celebrities. The famous deceased are in demand for advertising and marketing.

Actor and comedian Steve Harvey says instead of feeling over the hill, he feels on top of it. But it took hard work, and a serious wakeup call. See how he is Growing Bolder, then share your stories of feeling "fly!"

North Carolina and Indiana primaries could end or reshape the Democratic battle, PETA wants filly's jockey suspended, painkiller may cut dementia risk, lions in sidecars, the top 10 songs from the movies, throwing babies from the roof, and more.

Swimmer Edgar Larson wouldn't let a major medical episode get in the way of his passion. The 85-year-old worked his way back to health and won nine gold medals along the way.

Robert Lutz is the father of some of America's favorite cars.

Barbara Hillary is a 75-year-old cancer survivor who recently became the first black woman to reach the North Pole.

Leo Luken teed off against some of the greatest golfers in the sport's history and came out on top. Find out how.