Exercise

Many of us have likely resolved to take better care of our health in the coming year – and for older adults, that definitely means lowering our risk of falling and enhancing our bone density to prevent fractures, should we take a tumble. And while the agebuzz team has regularly…

You may be tempted this time of year to lighten up on your physical activities and settle-in on the couch for some television binge-watching. But unfortunately, the process of aging takes no rest for winter and the more you sit, the more likely you damage yourself and your health. As…

If you’re like most, you enjoyed a festive and food-filled Thanksgiving and now it’s on to planning for the December holidays. Whether it’s Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza or Festivus, undoubtedly calorie-laden goodies are in the mix- and headed for your stomach. So while it may not be a good time to…

If you’ve ever watched a modern dance performance, you’ve likely seen the vision and influence of choreographer Twyla Tharp at play. An award-winning, internationally renowned dancer and choreographer, Tharp has had a decades-long influence on modern dance. She’s also written brilliant books on topics such as creativity and collaborated with…

At this point, it’s basically incontrovertible: Regular exercise is an essential ingredient for healthy aging. And the evidence keeps mounting that your excuses for not exercising- being too old or out of shape- don’t hold up to scientific scrutiny or the lived experiences of active older adults. As was recently…

You may remember back in May of this year, there was an agebuzz post about new research reporting that long-distance running may slow down the aging process. For those of you who took that to heart and began your career as a “Masters Athlete,” there’s plenty of advice to help…