Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -At A Loss: Concern About Losing Your Sense Of Smell -Watch Out: New Videos For Family Caregivers -Pushing Boundaries: Research Into Life Extension -Know Your Stuff: How To Get Rid Of A Lifetime’s Possessions -Senior Service: Opportunities For Intergenerational Connection…

As you may remember from reading agebuzz last month, dancing can have enormous positive impact on the aging brain. If that’s the case, then lifelong dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp must have enormous brain power- and, in fact, her mind is extraordinarily creative and fertile. Now back on stage in…

Some of us haven’t gone for an outdoor bike ride in years…but perhaps we should rethink that choice. A new study from Scotland has found an association between those who bike to their jobs and the reduction of risk for serious illness and premature death. Researchers at The University of…

Good morning and welcome to agebuzz… Headlining today’s topics:   -A Bad Apple: Foodborne Illness In Older Adults -A Walk In The Park: The Benefits Of Seeing Green For Seniors -Which Is It: Diagnosing Depression Versus Dementia -Women For All Seasons: Value In The Workplace And Beyond -Open To Abuse:…

It’s probably happened to almost everyone: Not too long after a meal, you get a distress signal from your stomach- rumblings, pain, perhaps nausea and then a quick sprint to the bathroom. Most of us know what it’s like to get “food poisoning” and usually, it’s a minor annoyance that…

Spring is officially here, even if the weather may not always cooperate. With the arrival of spring, thoughts turn to heading outside and taking in the fresh air. And, it turns out, there is new research to support the health benefits of outdoor activities for seniors. According to new analysis…