No doubt about it- for many of us, it’s hard to stay upbeat and positive. Given the state of our politics and the threats of viruses and climate change, who doesn’t sometimes think about pulling the blankets over your head and shutting out the rest of the world? Add to…

Who hasn’t stared into a mirror and wondered: what happened to the face of my younger days? Is there a way to stop or even turn back the clock? While you may recognize that you’ll never quite have your youthful face, is it too much to ask for a “better…

It’s hard enough facing some of the challenges of getting older. Now imagine facing those challenges without loved ones or supportive family members to offer a helping hand. For millions of Americans, they don’t have to imagine, because that’s their reality. According to the Merck Manual, 30% of the 46…

 As we previously noted in agebuzz, a significant number of us worry that we may someday develop dementia. But as Erma Bombeck said, “Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” If instead, you’d like to do more than just…

With February designated as Heart Month, it’s a good time to check in on the latest news and updates concerning heart disease. Unfortunately, the news continues to be worrisome when it comes to the incidence of heart disease in the US. As the leading cause of death among both men…

So maybe you’ve always had the dream of returning to “the city” in which you spent your early adult years. Or maybe you’ve cherished the occasional weekend away to experience being a cultured urban warrior. And now, in your later years, you may actually have the opportunity to make the…