Did you experience the thrill of seeing it on Broadway in 1957? Or maybe you first caught wind of the phenomenon that is West Side Story when the original movie came out in 1961, starring Natalie Wood. No matter how you know it, you’re likely aware of the uniquely American…

No matter where you live, or what your stage of life, you’re likely experiencing warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months. And while long-time agebuzz readers have already been educated about the risk of heatstroke, it’s important for us all to recognize when we, or loved ones, may be at…

Margaret Mead once said, “Everyone needs to have access to both grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.” And anyone who’s become a grandparent certainly understands the allure of being in close proximity to your grandchild’s home. After all, in order to foster a connection between…

Anyone who’s dealt with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis understands the serious implications, both for the patient and family. And while there’s no absolute test that determines if you’ll get the disease, or to confirm you already have it, the research has leapfrogged in recent years to get you pretty close. So…

While we typically associate winter with illnesses like flu or pneumonia, some recent expert advice and recommendations put these topics on our summer news cycle.    First, regarding the pneumonia vaccine Prevnar 13, a Federal Advisory panel has reconsidered the previous recommendation that all adults 65 and older receive this…

While the lazy days of summer are still here, some of us dream of nothing better than sitting on the lawn chair or laying on the beach blanket with a good book. And while your list of summer reads may already be long, there’s been a spate of recent recommendations…