Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Friends With Benefits: Finding New Friends Regardless Of Their Age -Pain And Suffering: Chronic Pain May Trigger Cognitive Decline -Crash Course: Finding Ways To Safely And Comfortably Bike As You Age -Cancer Care: Updates About Cancer Treatments And Resources -Going…

Now that it’s summer, pulling out the bike and going for a ride seems like a great idea. But given that new data reflect the escalating toll, both financial and physical, that bike crashes are taking on aging riders, it’s critical that you are comfortable and careful as you hit the…

Nagging, chronic pain can be debilitating and distracting. You’re always aware that something’s not quite right. And new research suggests the impact of that pain may not only affect you in the moment but could trigger long-term, detrimental changes in your brain. In a newly published study out of the…

There’s no getting around it: advancing age puts you at higher risk of cancer. People over 65 account for 60% of all newly diagnosed cases of cancer. If you or a loved one have this disease, it’s always critical to stay up-to-date, as new research studies and services are always on…

On the occasion of her 61st birthday, writer Anne Lamott has agreed to share what she’s come to know as true. Revealing her experiential wisdom in a recent TED talk, Lamott has thought long and hard about life, spirituality, and aging, and she doles out her advice in 12 essential truths…

Friendships often begin and endure because of common interests and experiences. But does it matter if your friends are all the same age as you? Can you be friends and enjoy the companionship of someone much younger or much older? Increasingly, intergenerational friendships (or “age-gap” friendships, as British writer Marianne…