Physical activity is important for our overall health and can help to reduce our risk of developing certain diseases. But new BCS70 research has found that experiencing anxiety or depression in early adulthood may impact our exercise habits later on in life. 

A recent study based on BCS70 has revealed how our mum’s experience of parenthood may, to some extent, influence if and when we start our own family.  

Researchers have compared your experiences with those of people both older and younger than you, to discover whether there are critical timepoints when people are at most risk of social isolation.

For many people, maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things we can do to protect our health. But according to findings from BCS70, the benefits of a keeping BMI in a normal range may be more far-reaching.

Your education and work in early adulthood play a key role in how healthily you eat later on in life, according to new BCS70 research.

We were thrilled to see BCS70 featured in an episode of the BBC series Call the Midwife earlier this year.  

A recent study has found that people’s view of their dental health is linked to their position on the social ladder and their experiences of upwards or downwards social mobility.

The information you shared with us in the Life in Your Early 50s Survey is now available to researchers worldwide, for in-depth analysis.

University graduates earn more than non-graduates, but not as much as they used to, findings from BCS70 and one other study suggest.

Thank you again to everyone who took part in the Life in Your Early 50s Survey between 2021 and 2024. Here’s just a small snapshot of some of the things you told us when we caught up with you.