Touch Of The Sun: How To Protect Yourself Against Rising Skin Cancer Rates
May 5, 2021
If you find yourself desperate to go outside and bask in the sun these days, no one would blame you. The freedom and pleasure of being outside on a warm sunny day is a well-deserved treat given the year we’ve all had. What will not be a treat, however, is…
That Old Thing: New Insights Into The Aging Process (And Whether It’s Stoppable)
April 28, 2021
It’s one of the oldest mysteries of mankind, not yet solved but with innumerable theories and millions of dollars devoted to the definitive answer. The mystery is: Why do we age, how do we age, and is there a way to thwart the aging process? (Of course, a whole separate…
On The Record: New Regulations Address Access To Your Medical Records
April 21, 2021
Anyone who’s ever tried to get their medical record from a particular care provider, much less organize the totality of their record from a range of providers, knows that it can be a herculean task to get it all together. While agebuzz readers know from the Powerhouse Patient series by…
Booster Shot: Will You Need A COVID-19 Booster Down The Road?
April 21, 2021
So you’ve gotten both your vaccination shots and you’re 2 weeks beyond the second jab. Are you now out of the woods when it comes to being vulnerable to a COVID infection? The data suggest that all available vaccines are overwhelmingly effective in preventing serious illness and death from the…
In The Eye Of The Beholder: How Do You Feel About Your Looks Right Now?
April 14, 2021
It may sound humorous, but to many of us, it’s deadly serious. A recent survey by OnePoll of 1000 US adults found that 40% of Americans don’t recognize themselves in the mirror at this point due to COVID. Moreover, 51% of those surveyed believe the pandemic has negatively affected how…
Bias Busting: New Efforts And Urgency To Combat Ageism
April 14, 2021
Have you encountered it? Perhaps it was a patronizing tone from someone you asked for help. Or perhaps it was the loss of a promotion at your office or the silence when you recently applied for a new job? Or, if you live in a less-developed country, perhaps you lost…