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It’s no secret that healthy living can translate into healthy aging. That is particularly so when it comes to your brain. Whether your brain operates at the capacity one would expect for your chronological age, or whether it actually functions as one would expect a younger (or older) brain to…

The holidays are over, the decorations are put away, and cold winter weather continues for at least a couple more months. What better conditions could exist, then, for hunkering down during some leisure time and digging into a book? While reading for sheer pleasure is one of the great benefits…

Everyone has a unique and idiosyncratic experience growing older. No two of us are exactly alike, and our own aging process is informed by everything from our physical health to our family circumstances. Yet, at the same time, some trends transcend individual experiences, and they paint a picture of what…

We’ve spent countless posts detailing the negative health consequences that stem from loneliness, as well as the value of social connections for healthier aging. Both loneliness and social isolation are serious international problems, with a recent World Health Organization report proclaiming that one in six people worldwide (both young and…

Receiving a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia can be a jarring experience, to say the least. While some may despair or retreat upon hearing the news, others may feel a reason to reevaluate- or redirect- their lives going forward. Such is the case with agebuzz subscriber Wally Klatch, who…

No doubt you’ve heard about the array of efforts underway by both serious scientists and serial entrepreneurs to extend the length of life well beyond current human boundaries. And you’ve also likely read, in both agebuzz and elsewhere, about efforts to extend your “healthspan” along with your life span: that…