The Heat Is On: More Than Ever You Need To Protect Yourself From Summer’s Heat
July 13, 2022
It seems that every year around this time we issue a warning about the danger that hot weather poses to physical health and well-being. And while the facts about the harms caused by heat are consistent from one year to the next, the reality is that the warning about dangerous…
Hot Air: Extreme Heat Waves Are A Threat To Health And Well-Being
July 14, 2021
It’s not a heat-induced mirage: Temperatures are rising everywhere as records are being broken for day and night time highs across the country. Five of the hottest years ever recorded globally have been since 2015 and last year was the hottest year ever recorded for the northern hemisphere. Specifically in…
Mouth Watering: How Much Water Should You Be Drinking?
May 12, 2021
It’s probably been drummed into your head: Just as we’ve been told (not very accurately) that we need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy, we’ve also been advised to drink 8 glasses of water a day. But just as with the number of steps, the amount of water you…
(Don’t) Let It Go: Updates On Urinary Incontinence
January 15, 2020
It feels like one of the least-pleasant rites of passage as you get older: the need to urinate more frequently and even occasional bladder leakage that causes embarrassment. Urinary incontinence is a common concern among older adults, especially in women. For a good overview of the types, causes, and options…
Hot Wire: Concern And Cooling As The Temperature Heats Up
July 17, 2019
No matter where you live, or what your stage of life, you’re likely experiencing warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months. And while long-time agebuzz readers have already been educated about the risk of heatstroke, it’s important for us all to recognize when we, or loved ones, may be at…
What’s That Word? The Link Between Word Retrieval And Exercise
May 4, 2018
You’ve been there: trying to remember a word that feels like it’s on the tip of your tongue but you just can’t spit it out. Well, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, this momentary lapse is known as “tip-of-the-tongue” state, and some new research has come out to help you…