We all know that people are living longer than ever these days. But do you know about supercentenarians? According to Wikipedia, these are the few but growing number of individuals who have lived to at least the age of 110. While this is clearly pushing the boundaries of human longevity, scientists…

Cooking can be one of the great joys in life- or, one of the growing number of frustrations if your hands aren’t quite as nimble as they used to be or your aching back or legs make it harder to stand for a long time. Moreover, mistakes in the kitchen…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -Non-Breaking News: Yogurt Consumption Can Strengthen Your Bones -Balancing Act: The Value Of Tai Chi For Older Individuals -Stop Watch: If You’re Over 75 It May Not Make Sense To Be On A Statin -Tender Age: Should The Age Of…

Charlie and Lois O’Brien perfectly fit the definition of “love bugs.” They’ve been married for 55 years, have travelled the world together and work in the same field: entomology. So bugs are their business, and their business has been extraordinarily successful. Now in their 80s, the two have collected over…

The statistics are serious: 1 in 3 seniors suffers a dangerous fall each year, and falls are a leading cause of death in adults over 65. So it seems imperative that you and your older loved ones do whatever you can to improve balance and gait, and minimize risk of…

Last November, the US Preventive Task Force concluded that for adults over 75, with no history of heart attack or stroke, there was insufficient evidence to assess the risks versus the benefits of taking a statin as a way to lower cholesterol and prevent a cardiovascular episode. Whenever someone considers taking…