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While marijuana use existed well before the Baby Boom generation took hold, there’s no doubt that there’s a strong association between growing up in the 60s and 70s and smoking pot or getting high. The question becomes, is that a safe or healthy habit as a person in your 60s,…

By Alice Herb   I am dead tired of people rolling their eyes and looking exasperated when I ask them to repeat what they just said. There is no proper response. Mine usually is, “I’m sorry that I’m hard of hearing, but I live with it 24/7, while you only…

It’s no mystery that your lifestyle can significantly impact how you age and how well your brain functions as you age. We’ve noted on many occasions that the risk of a dementia diagnosis can be greatly lowered with such lifestyle modifications as regular exercise, a healthier diet, good quality sleep,…

Back in January, we profiled a recent study that predicted that by 2060, the number of yearly dementia diagnoses in the US was likely to double to over one million. These are scary numbers, especially if dementia runs in your family or you’ve personally witnessed the downfall of someone diagnosed…

If you’re a regular reader of agebuzz, you’re aware of the various strategies and suggestions we’ve highlighted for cleaning the clutter from your home. And now that we’re into March, it’s likely your thoughts are turning to Spring cleaning. However, the consensus seems to be that when it comes to…

Whether you’re pro-aging, anti-aging, or somewhere in between, there’s no shortage of ingredients and products being sold to help you cleanse, hydrate, and soothe your aging skin as little or as much as you want. And with the advent of technology into the skin care arena, the options and choices…