Health

Raise your hand if you believe you watched an “unhealthy” amount of network television or streaming content during the pandemic. While there’s no doubt that many of us were in desperate search of something to keep us distracted and entertained while we remained on lockdown, the question is whether we…

With the arrival of spring and an increasing number of Americans vaccinated, you might think that the problems of loneliness and social isolation, so prevalent among older adults during Covid, are no longer a concern. After all, once it’s safe to go out again, doesn’t that symbolize the end of…

If we’ve learned one thing this past year, it’s the value of a strong immune system- and why older adults, who tend to have weakened immune systems, may be at special risk when it comes to infectious diseases. Even if you’ve been vaccinated against Covid, it’s still in your best…

You probably don’t need a reminder that heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. For women, in particular, the risk of heart attack and stroke is real, yet misunderstood and often undertreated. Experts around the world recognize that heart disease…

As an agebuzz reader, you’re likely aware of the important advice we’ve shared from Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman. Whether it’s keeping us alert and upright, or sharing wisdom on how to regain strength and balance after the pandemic activity pause, Molly’s got essential information to help us all…

Not to toot our own horn, but at agebuzz, we’ve been promoting the benefits of bike riding for older adults for some time now. Whether you’re just beginning or you’ve been cycling for decades, the physical and mental health benefits from cruising the open roads and trails are of tremendous…