By now the health benefits of being outside and in nature are fairly settled. Even in this time of social distancing and safety precautions, as one expert succinctly stated: “Nature is not an amenity- it’s a necessity.” There are cognitive and psychological benefits from being outside and having your senses…

As you may be witnessing, there’s somewhat of an obsession going on concerning food: How to get it? How safe are take-out and delivery? How to prepare the food you buy and how to store it? These are just some of the questions circulating, as we all deal with a…

Last week’s newsletter contained a list of what we’re calling “Delightful Distractions,” as a way to engage your mind and keep your eyes off the news. Given that we still find ourselves in quarantine, we decided to continue the list this week with new avenues for distraction. So, for your…

It wasn’t very long ago (though pre-coronavirus) that we at agebuzz touted the benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction and even potentially lowering your blood pressure. Since then, new research has been published out of Flinders University in Australia that underscores both the protective and restorative benefits of mindfulness as…

Chances are, at some point soon, if not already, someone in your circle of family and friends will likely have contracted the coronavirus. And for many, that will mean caring for a loved one at home, as most patients with COVID-19 experience only mild-moderate symptoms and do not end up…

From funeral homes to cemeteries, no aspect of the death “industry” has been untouched by the coronavirus. As one expert has said, “This feels like 3 years of funerals condensed into one month.” Since it’s unknown how long the virus lasts within the tissues of a deceased person, funeral staff…