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While it may be a taboo subject, it’s a central aspect of your health as you age: your psychological and emotional well-being are as vital to healthy aging as your physical maintenance. And of course, they’re often connected. As we’ve cited in previous posts and helpful resources, the things that…

As almost any older person can tell you, going to the doctor can become a regular fact of life as the years tick by. And going to various specialists for specific problems can feel like the cost of growing older in this day and age. In fact, new research published…

For most of us approaching, or in, our later years, the discussion of where to live can be fraught with emotion and indecision. Whether we can stay in the place we’ve been or be better off relocating, there are so many considerations that it can be mind-boggling. What feels right…

Often touted as “a miracle beverage,” there are innumerable articles, including on agebuzz, about the physical and brain health benefits of tea, especially green tea. While the scientific data to support many of these claims is limited, there are some known facts, and new scientific studies, that support the health…

The warnings have been forthcoming for quite a while. Even though there are specific and limited diagnoses for taking antibiotics, the trend over many years has been their overprescription, as a way to mollify insistent patients or convey an attitude of “just in case, this may help.” Whether for ear…

With the summer behind us and the cold weather approaching, it may be time for a reset for your skin. While it seems there are a never-ending number of recommendations and products to try, the reality is that too many options can be overwhelming. The question then becomes, what are…