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…

While aging itself is not a reason you’re at risk for falling, so many of the health and medical circumstances you face as an older adult do raise your risk. Consider some of these basic facts: From 1990-2021, there was a 182% increase in falls globally, with projections that the…

You may remember past agebuzz posts describing the emergence of blood tests that, in conjunction with clinical assessments, can be used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. Last spring, the FDA approved the Lumipulse blood test for adults aged 55 and older, who, when attending specialty clinics, could use the blood test…

It’s a perennial problem, no matter the season. While Spring is often associated with cleaning, a late-in-the-year review of our possessions may also be a good idea, especially as the holidays and the new year approach. Almost all of us have more stuff than we actually need, and for many,…

Expert opinion about the value of both traditional board games and puzzles, and more tech-driven online games and mental challenges, has gone back and forth. While there’s certainly no harm in engaging in traditional board or online games, whether you can improve your cognition or enhance your memory by playing…

As the weather cools down and the air becomes frosty, you may hesitate to head outside for your daily walk, or you may decide that a few quick walks are more tolerable than a long and chilly stroll. But new research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine may encourage…