Extra Help: Should You Begin Taking The Supplement Creatine?
September 24, 2025
You may remember that back in February of this year, we highlighted some supplements recommended by Dr. Erik Verdin, CEO and President of the Buck Institute For Research on Aging. Among the suggestions he made was the supplement creatine. Long known as a safe and effective supplement used by bodybuilders…
Better Eating, Better Aging: Research Reveals What Should Be On Your Plate
June 18, 2025
By the time adults reach their later years, old habits become ingrained, tastes typically don’t change, and for better or worse, most of us have figured things out for ourselves. That likely includes what to eat- what we like, what we don’t like, what works for us, and what causes…
Add Ons: What Nutritional Supplements Should You Be Considering?
February 11, 2025
As we’ve noted in prior posts, the question of whether you should take a nutritional supplement beyond eating your regular diet very much depends on your personal health status, the medications you take, specific medical conditions you have, and your goal in wanting to take a supplement. If you’re eating…
Diet Debate: The Need For Supplements As You Get Older
October 23, 2024
It’s an ongoing debate with no definitive right answer. The question is, do you need to consider taking a supplement – either a vitamin or a specific nutrient- if you eat a healthy diet? Ideally, any supplement you reach for should be just that- a supplement to your regular diet,…
Better Eating For Better Brain Health: An Interview with Dr. Annie Fenn, Physician, Chef, And Author Of Brain Health Kitchen
October 2, 2024
If you’re an agebuzz reader, you likely understand the direct connection between what you eat and how well you’re aging– especially how your brain functions. While you likely have a sense of a healthy diet, there is a science behind the nutrition available from specific foods and the aging of…
Health Nut: More Evidence That Plant-Based Eating Supports Healthy Aging
May 21, 2024
For many years, we’ve highlighted the important connection between the food you eat and how you age. There’s strong evidence that eating in a way that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, among other foods (including adherence to the Mediterranean diet), and limiting your intake of red…