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You already know it: The food you eat can have a direct impact on your physical and cognitive health as you age. Certainly, you’ve seen prior posts on agebuzz linking diet to cognition, healthy aging, and even sleep. And you’ve also been made aware of the health harms from a…

By Daryl Moss, Founder, Mission To Wellness   It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for those of us who are doing our best to stay healthy, this is also an important time to be mindful.   We can definitely enjoy the holidays and many of our traditional…

While it may be a taboo subject, it’s a central aspect of your health as you age: your psychological and emotional well-being are as vital to healthy aging as your physical maintenance. And of course, they’re often connected. As we’ve cited in previous posts and helpful resources, the things that…

No doubt, as an agebuzz reader, you’re likely aware of the physical and mental health benefits to be derived from practicing yoga. Yet some of you may still be reluctant to consider joining a yoga class or doing yoga in the privacy of your own home. If you’re not familiar…

The warnings have been forthcoming for quite a while. Even though there are specific and limited diagnoses for taking antibiotics, the trend over many years has been their overprescription, as a way to mollify insistent patients or convey an attitude of “just in case, this may help.” Whether for ear…

For those who have experienced this, you may remember cringing: A well-meaning nurse or physician called you “dear,” or asked you in an excessively sweet voice to “take this pill” or take a deep breath. This is considered “Elderspeak” and it reeks of ageism when it’s used in the health-care…