At what age do you find happiness?

ACCORDING to a new survey, 50-year-olds worry most about health and finances, their favourite bands include Queen and The Eagles, and they avoid the gym in favour of watching box-sets of Faulty Towers. We asked our Email Jury whether they think life gets better with age – and, if not, what age was their happiest?

I think every age has its plus and minus points. Older people tend to be more comfortable with themselves and their circumstances. This significantly reduces pressure and stress. Ian Roxburgh, Kilmaurs.

I worried about my health in my early 50s as my father died of cancer, aged 52. However, since then I have had various other health problems, but try to fit in my exercises every day at age 82 and try not to worry too much. David Hillerby, Durham.

As long as you’re breathing, any age is great! My bucket list is to live as long as possible. Anne Fletcher, Darlington.

Two different eras were my happiest. In my early 20s, I had no worries, went out and enjoyed myself, dancing, drinking and meeting girls. And in my late 20s – married with three children, working all hours to give my family a good life, clothes, holidays... stressed but happy and lucky to have a great family. Jean-Claude Huntzinger, Lochgelly.

Every stage in life has its advantages and disadvantages. Forget age – make the most of every day. Allison Scotland, Roxburghshire.

OF course life gets better. Your journey through life brings wisdom. You have a new set of worries, but at this stage you can tackle anything life throws at you. Bea Smith, Doncaster.

PROBABLY 70. You have just about shelved work, got the kids into jobs and you can travel and have fun. After 75 you have to work at it! Elizabeth O’Regan, Lincoln.

I don’t think it gets happier, life just changes. The freedom of youth, the responsibilities of marriage and parenthood, children leaving the nest and the freedom you then have. Bob Mitchell, Elderslie.

LIFE does get better with age. I am in my 70s and enjoy life to the full. Look after your health and, if you have worked and saved for your retirement, you should live to a ripe old age. Bill Bell, Nottingham.