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We’ve known for some time that spending much of your day sitting, rather than moving, is neither healthy for your body nor your brain. Research studies have demonstrated a link between a sedentary lifestyle and such chronic conditions as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even dementia. Given that most…

It’s perhaps one of our worst nightmares. A phone call during the night about a loved one needing to go to the local emergency room, due to a fall, a sharp pain, or some other type of serious problem. Or, you yourself suddenly feel dizzy or short of breath or…

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…

You think the cost-of-living these days is expensive? Just wait until you see the cost-of-dying! According to a recent article in The Washington Post, the dire reality of how expensive the last days of your life can be is not well known to most people. Yet it’s critically important when…

By Lindsay Eldridge   Note from agebuzz founder Connie Zuckerman: For many of us, travel and exploring new cultures is a top priority for our later years. However, planning a trip that satisfies everyone—especially when traveling with friends or multigenerational family—can be daunting. The goal is to design an itinerary…

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…