Death Wish: Green Burials Are Gaining Ground
September 10, 2025
In this time of economic and environmental uncertainty, several trends are combining to create new thinking about where we want to locate our final resting spot and how we wish to be handled as our souls leave our bodies. This may feel to some like a gruesome conversation, but no…
Hot And Bothered: The Worsening Health Effects Of Extreme Heat Waves
September 3, 2025
So, how did you do with the heat this summer? Were you able to keep yourself cool and calm as the temperatures soared? Were you able to find an air-conditioned respite when it became too hot to spend time outside? While the data is not yet registered for the summer…
Coming In Hot: It’s Already Time To Protect Yourself From Extreme Heat
June 25, 2025
It wasn’t very long ago that we highlighted some recent research about the perils of extreme heat, including the rise in deaths attributable to extreme heat among older adults (extreme heat is the #1 weather-related killer in the US), the connection to accelerated biological aging, and the special vulnerability of…
Cultivate Your Spot: Indulge In Gardening This Spring
April 9, 2025
Whether your goal is squash or sunflowers, you’re likely gearing up for this year’s gardening season. Gardening is a great way to distract from the stress of daily life, and according to one recent study, it’s more than just a pleasurable hobby. In fact, it’s a “multicomponent intervention” that combines…
One Step Ahead: The Benefits From Walking More Steps
March 19, 2025
Have the longer days and warmer weather inspired you to tie up your laces and get outside walking again? As we’ve continuously said, any physical movement is better than being sedentary, and the more you move, the better you’ll feel, especially if you’re outside surrounded by nature. So whether your…
Come Clean: Strategies For Undertaking Your Spring Cleaning
March 12, 2025
If you’re a regular reader of agebuzz, you’re aware of the various strategies and suggestions we’ve highlighted for cleaning the clutter from your home. And now that we’re into March, it’s likely your thoughts are turning to Spring cleaning. However, the consensus seems to be that when it comes to…