Recruiting participants for new research studies can be challenging: those approached are often skeptical, concerned about side effects or unsure about benefits. However, phones have been ringing off the hook from people who want to gain entry to a new study examining the life-extension properties of metformin, a medication for…

Sometimes a great meal is a memorable event. But did you know that the ingredients of a meal might actually improve your memory? Researchers in Australia have discovered that curcumin, a component found in turmeric and present in curries, may actually help improve memory and attention span in older individuals….

When Dr. Alex Rotas retired from her academic career, she picked up a camera and very quickly moved on to her next career: photographer of “master” aging athletes and slayer of aging stereotypes. With her lens trained on older athletes competing in all types of athletic endeavors, Alex Rotas has…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -The Rx: Medications and Your Brain Health -The Hunger Games: Fasting For a Longer Life -It Keeps You Running: Senior Athletes Run the Boston Marathon -Work It Out: Is the Concept of Retirement Out of Date? -Keep a Lookout: The…

For many, retirement means having more time to finally explore a life-long passion.  For a lucky few, that kind of passion is a primary focus throughout life.  Henri-Louis De La Grange is one of those lucky few. His devotion to Gustav Mahler, both his life and music, has led La…

For most of us, drugs are a fact of getting older: they relieve pain, regulate hormones and keep illnesses at bay. But for every upside, there is the inevitable downside. Whether over the counter or prescription, the risks can include serious impact on brain health and cognitive abilities. Aging affects…