It’s commonly known that the body needs vitamins and nutrients to work effectively and stay healthy. Often we can just feel that things are off when we haven’t been eating well. But how do we know if others are nutritionally depleted or even malnourished: is it always obvious to spot? Apparently not,…

It’s been said that sitting is the new smoking: if you’re not up and moving, your health may be at risk. But how do you know how much activity you need and what’s the best exercise for your particular circumstance?  Professional trainers and others schooled in kinesiology (the study of…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Only As Old As You Feel: Who Now Counts As Middle-Aged? -You Gave Now Save: Billions In Unclaimed Senior Benefits -Planning in Advance: Make Sure You Know What Your Bank Requires -Health Check: What Women Need at Every Age -Pass…

How old is old? Well, according to a new poll, the traditional retirement age of 65 is now solidly middle-aged! A recent survey by the esteemed Marist Institute for Public Opinion found that a majority of Americans now consider someone age 65 to be comfortably middle-aged rather than a proverbial…

Despite the existence of Medicare and Social Security, millions of senior citizens continue to live in poverty in this country. For many, however, benefits do exist to ease their financial burdens- if only they were aware of such benefits. Estimates are that $20 billion worth of assistance for senior citizens…

No one enjoys planning for the possibility that they can no longer handle their own affairs. Yet this sort of advance planning is an essential way to ensure your wishes are respected and your finances are in order. One easy to use tool is the Durable Power of Attorney form…