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For those of us in good health, it’s no big deal to hop in the car, jump on a bike or walk outside, either for pleasure or to perform a specific task. But like your five senses, your ability to be mobile (technically defined as the ability to move independently…

No two people age exactly alike. Some of us remain vigorous and cognitively intact until we take our last breath while others experience physical and mental decline during the later years. And some become “frail”: While there’s no definitive set of symptoms that exactly describe frailty, generally speaking, frailty includes…

The value of meditation for your mind and your emotional well-being has been known for some time. Long-time agebuzz readers may remember our previous post on the value of incorporating a meditation practice into your regular routine. But recent research takes the benefits from meditation a step further, finding that…

Some startling statistics to consider: Adults over age 65 make up 16% of the US population yet account for 33% of all out-patient surgeries and 40% of all in-patient surgeries. That’s a lot of older people going under the knife, and not always with successful outcomes. As Paula Span recently…

No matter where you live, or what your stage of life, you’re likely experiencing warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months. And while long-time agebuzz readers have already been educated about the risk of heatstroke, it’s important for us all to recognize when we, or loved ones, may be at…

Dealing with a serious medical condition can be tough. And according to existing data, 45% of all adults are dealing with several chronic conditions, including glaucoma, diabetes or heart disease. With older adults, the numbers are even worse: 80% of adults over 65 suffer from multiple chronic conditions.   Along…