Just like the repetitions and consistency that exercise requires in order for you to make progress, we at agebuzz have been consistently and regularly recommending that you engage in strength training (also known as weight training or resistance training) in order to support your health, mobility, and independence as you…

So, are you still driving these days? Can you afford the price of gas, insurance, and upkeep to maintain your car? Do you feel confident behind the wheel, given your present physical and cognitive health? Almost everyone has some concerns about driving, regardless of whether you’re the picture of health…

So what’s in your pill box? Do you take a host of medications, supplements, and vitamins every day? The data show that 70% of adults aged 65 and older take a multivitamin or other type of supplement regularly, and that more than $12 billion per year is spent on these…

If you know, you know. That is, if you’re a pet owner (dog, cat, or other), having a pet in your life is usually a non-negotiable, deeply pleasurable experience (while not denying the responsibilities of pet ownership). The dilemma is, for those of us getting on in years, owning and…

It’s no secret that as we get older, we lose muscle mass and strength, which can cause the loss of mobility and independence, and negatively affect our quality of life. Strong muscles are implicated in so much of what keeps us going as we age: Muscles help preserve our balance,…

While we know that cannabis use has risen among older adults in recent years, many in the medical community continue to warn about some of the hazards and concerns that may accompany such use, especially as data to support the potential benefits of cannabis is lacking in many respects. A…