A midlife crisis isn't so much a crisis as it is a transitional period in your life that, when harnessed correctly, can help you live a happier, more fulfilling life.

The concept of a "midlife crisis" has long been a cultural touchstone, often associated with a particular age demographic grappling with existential questions and a sudden urge for youthful pursuits.

Once a universal feature of human psychology, the “unhappiness hump” in midlife has disappeared, replaced by a new trend: mental health is worst in youth and improves with age. Data from the U.S., U.K ...

The traditional midlife crisis may be a thing of the past, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS One. Researchers from Dartmouth College, University College London and the Institute ...

This past summer, as I turned 44, I did so with a shrug. Is there any more boring age to be than 44? If that wasn’t bad enough, being in my mid-40s means I’m a prime candidate for that most maligned ...

Mark Herz: This is GBH's Morning Edition. You've heard of the human midlife crisis, but what about our pets? As animals like cats and dogs reach midlife, they can begin to show signs of aging, ...