Health

COVID-19 seems to be wreaking havoc on all aspects of the body– from the cardiovascular system to the brain, from one’s sense of hearing to the ability to smell. In fact, the coronavirus is clearly a comprehensive threat to your overall health and well being. Even if you survive with…

Whether from inactivity, stress, or the inability to seek out help, many are experiencing ongoing pain as we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, recent surveys report that millions are feeling increased back, neck, and foot pain, which is not at all surprising given that many have forsaken…

It’s an old cliché: Use it or lose it, as the saying goes. Most of us know that exercise and movement are essential components for healthy aging. Yet many of us resist, making excuses and looking for reasons not to get up off the couch. Especially during the last several…

We’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating: Where you live may have a direct impact on your health and longevity. Evidence continues to mount about the differences in policies, protocols, and environment as you go from one state to another and it quickly becomes apparent that your choice of…

In a split second, your life can change forever: From upright to unconscious and from independent to helpless, all because of an unanticipated fall. Certainly, the data about falls and older adults are scary: It’s reported that an older adult dies from a fall every 19 minutes, and every 11…

Our dependence on news and information these days feels unprecedented. To keep ourselves safe, aware, and up-to-date on the latest news regarding the pandemic almost requires a herculean effort, as updates and revisions seem to come at lightning speed. Virtually from the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, agebuzz has tried…