COVID-19

Our dependence on news and information these days feels unprecedented. To keep ourselves safe, aware, and up-to-date on the latest news regarding the pandemic almost requires a herculean effort, as updates and revisions seem to come at lightning speed. Virtually from the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, agebuzz has tried…

According to a brand new survey from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, up until May of 2019, only 4% of adults age 50-80 had ever experienced a telemedicine visit with a health care provider. However, from the 3 months of March- June 2020, 26% of respondents had had such…

For many, late summer often signifies the excitement of the coming fall- new movies, new performances, new television shows, even new fashion trends. But as with much else, this year is different. In fact, it’s relevant to ask whether fashion trends even have meaning anymore. With “Fashion Week” canceled around…

It’s enough to make you stop in your tracks: Recently, Dr. Haider Warraich, a cardiologist and author of the book State of the Heart: Exploring The History, Science and Future of Cardiac Disease, warned that we may see a new wave of increased heart disease in our country as a…

For some, 2020 will become known as “A Lost Year” when it comes to travel. Whether you’ve experienced vacations canceled or itineraries put on hold, many of us have had to cool our jets and coast in our backyards while we await an effective vaccine that will allow us to…

If you’re having trouble remembering what day it is or whether you’ve showered today, you might easily chalk it up to the blur that defines many of our lives right now. Especially if you’re home all the time and not interacting much with others, it’s likely that your brain is…