Health

It’s hard for us mere mortals to keep track of the budget negotiations currently ongoing in Congress. But that doesn’t negate the fact that for many older adults, the ultimate legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by the President could have a profound impact on your health and…

Regular readers of agebuzz know that physical activity and exercise are considered essential for healthier aging. Yet you may be hard pressed to put that into action if you have aches and pains, feel stiff, or perhaps are not sleeping well. And new research has uncovered one additional reason for…

What’s the latest buzz on coffee? The good news is that scientific data continues to support the health benefits of coffee consumption, with health and longevity benefits resulting from your morning cup(s) of Joe. However, if that means you’ll double up today on your Dunkin’ mocha latte, that’s another matter,…

According to a recent article on the importance of documentary films in today’s world, “Documentary films tell important, often unknown stories and bring awareness to a wider audience, and are some of the best resources for information, inspiration and entertainment.” If that description is correct, then the following new documentaries…

Older members of the LGBTQ+ community have never had it easy. In addition to navigating all of the challenges older adults generally confront- such as physical limitations or cognitive impairment, loneliness and social isolation, loss of relationships, and financial challenges- these older adults have also likely dealt with a lifetime…

You likely don’t need any reminders that older adults are at risk for falls, and that each year, 1.5 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms due to a fall, and thousands die as a result of falling each year. While a fall can happen anywhere, it’s more likely…