Active Aging

Few of us escape this discovery: the older we get, the weaker our muscles seem to be. Long-time agebuzz readers will remember that sarcopenia (the progressive loss of skeletal muscle) can leave you frail and dependent, and at greater risk for falls and other life-limiting conditions. So the key is…

You may remember when she first came on the modeling scene in the early 1970s- a beautiful picture of “imperfection” with her gap-toothed smile and earthy sensibility. Lauren Hutton, now 75-years-old and the new global ambassador for the skincare company StriVectin has had a five-decade modeling career with only a brief…

No doubt the summer is a great time to get out your bike. Cycling is an excellent activity for older adults, especially as it can be easier on the joints than other forms of exercise. This low-impact exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including improving immunity, supporting the cardiovascular system,…

Despite the date, the season for summer travel is not yet over. If you’re eager to hit the road, there’s time left to plan a late summer or early fall vacation. And it seems like age is not keeping many of us at home. In fact, recent research commissioned by…

The evidence keeps mounting and by now, you know the drill: Movement is essential to help us age in a healthier way, and yet many of us still don’t include sufficient movement and exercise in our daily routines. A recent study published in JAMA Network Open further confirms this: despite…

The causal link is now very well established: In order to stay healthy while aging and sustain your brain health, your body needs to stay physically fit and active. As Dr. John Ratey, a professor of psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School has made clear, “exercise is… the No.1 weapon…