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By agebuzz Guest Blogger Daryl Moss   Inflammation is one of the current big topics in the medical world, as more and more diseases and conditions seem to be caused by inflammation or are impacted by it.   What is inflammation? It is the body’s response to an injury or…

It’s been about 2 months since there’s been a post addressing COVID on agebuzz. That time lag tells you much about where experts thought the pandemic was heading and the reality of where we are now. While earlier this year it appeared that, as a country, we were on our…

Even before the lockdowns of the last year and a half, we’ve known that loneliness has been a huge public health threat in both the United States and worldwide. And yes, many older adults were resilient during the pandemic and even took to technology in surprising and beneficial ways. But…

By Mary Fridley   Every so often, I read an article or blog that moves me so much that I want to share it with everyone I know – and even those I don’t. This was definitely my response after reading “Suffering No More – Reimagining Dementia in a Post-COVID…

It’s that time of year again when your feet are exposed to the elements, and your foot problems may be front and center. This summer, you may be especially hard on your feet, as you’re making up for lost time, upping your steps, or initiating gatherings that leave you standing…

No one would blame you if you decided to stop exercising this summer. Between the heat and humidity, and the rain, drought, and fires, it’s not very appealing to be outside much of the time. And you’re likely bored with whatever indoor exercises kept you going during COVID. But exercise…