Anti-aging

You may have heard the sad news of the recent death of Kane Tanaka of Japan. Her death was most noteworthy because, at the time, she was the oldest living person in the world, age 119. Following Ms.Tanaka, the next oldest person still alive is 118-year-old Sister Andre of France,…

It’s a perennial challenge for older women: How to look your best (and feel the confidence that goes along with that) without trying to look too young or foolish with too much makeup or too artificial an appearance. While many of us retain some sense of vanity no matter our…

In some publications, it sounds like the stuff of science fiction novels or even the latest sci-fi flick. The fantasy scenario? Scientists have finally cracked the code on aging and it’s just a matter of time (perhaps even soon) before we will all enjoy endless lives of youth and prosperity…

You already know it: The food you eat can have a direct impact on your physical and cognitive health as you age. Certainly, you’ve seen prior posts on agebuzz linking diet to cognition, healthy aging, and even sleep. And you’ve also been made aware of the health harms from a…

With the summer behind us and the cold weather approaching, it may be time for a reset for your skin. While it seems there are a never-ending number of recommendations and products to try, the reality is that too many options can be overwhelming. The question then becomes, what are…

Let’s face it, by the time you reach “a certain age,” you’re seeing that your skin has lots of “flaws:” You likely have dark spots, age spots, fine lines, deeper lines, and all sorts of bumps that leave your face, arms, hands and other body parts less lovely than you…