Hot And Bothered: The Worsening Health Effects Of Extreme Heat Waves
September 3, 2025
So, how did you do with the heat this summer? Were you able to keep yourself cool and calm as the temperatures soared? Were you able to find an air-conditioned respite when it became too hot to spend time outside? While the data is not yet registered for the summer…
A Joy To Behold: Why Your “Joyspan” Is As Important As Your Lifespan
August 20, 2025
No doubt you’ve heard about the array of efforts underway by both serious scientists and serial entrepreneurs to extend the length of life well beyond current human boundaries. And you’ve also likely read, in both agebuzz and elsewhere, about efforts to extend your “healthspan” along with your life span: that…
How to Be the Best Advocate for Yourself or Your Loved One in Home Care and the Healthcare System By Lance A. Slatton
August 20, 2025
By Lance A. Slatton Navigating the healthcare system and home care agencies can feel overwhelming, especially when you or a loved one needs support the most. But you have more power than you think. Being a strong advocate isn’t just about speaking up—it’s about preparation, persistence, and knowing your…
Stand Fast: Negative Connections Between Sitting And Heart Health
August 13, 2025
You’ve likely heard the declaration before: Sitting is the “new smoking,” i.e., sitting for prolonged periods can be as harmful to your health as smoking cigarettes (or being obese). The negative health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle or prolonged sitting are innumerable: Everything from an increased risk of diabetes to…
Diana Nyad, American author, journalist, speaker, and long-distance swimmer, who successfully swam from Havana to Key West Florida, at the age of 64. She is also the co-founder of Everwalk, an organization dedicated to making walking the cornerstone of your physical and mental health
July 30, 2025
“The question people have to ask themselves is, what do you want to do with these last vital years of your life? You may not be a CrossFit athlete or an Ironman triathlete, but today you can walk. And tomorrow, you can walk farther.”
Lifestyle Lessons: How You Live Affects Your Brain Health
July 30, 2025
Not too long ago, we highlighted a list of easy activities you can incorporate into your daily life to keep you cognitively fit and to lower your risk for dementia. It’s becoming increasingly clear that how you live your life, and what you do each day, can have a significant…