Health

With the arrival of summer, it’s important once again to make sure everyone understands the health hazards of hot weather, especially for older adults. Previous agebuzz posts on this important topic have spelled out the array of health concerns that surface when older adults are exposed to hot weather and…

No doubt about it- despite everything going on in the world, Americans continue to push the boundaries of longevity and extended life spans. While there were about 82,000 centenarians (those age 100 and above) in the US in 2016, estimates are that by 2060, there will be close to 600,000…

If there’s one thing we’ve likely all shared during the pandemic and the lockdown, it’s this: most of us have spent a lot more time sitting with less physical movement than usual. We no longer trek to an office, shlep to the store, or head out to social gatherings, and…

It’s hard to believe that only a few months ago (back in the pre-pandemic days), virtually none of us had ever heard of, much less experienced, a telemedicine visit with our doctor or a recommended specialist. For many of us, there was no reason (or option) to speak with your…

We’ve known for a while that by volunteering, you not only give back to your community but you yourself will experience physical, emotional, and mental health benefits. It’s surely a win-win situation for all. And now we have new research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health…

It may be difficult at this moment to stay upbeat and positive, given all of the challenges we’re facing as both individuals and within larger communities. Even in normal times, scientists tell us that out of the 50 – 70,000 subconscious thoughts we have each day, 80% of those are…