Beauty And The Virus: Grooming Matters While Isolating At Home
April 1, 2020
In case you haven’t seen it, one of the memes going around social media these days is, “We’re exactly 3 weeks away from knowing everyone’s true hair color.” For those of you without standing appointments at a hair salon, you may not understand the angst that this meme represents. But…
Virtual Reality: How To Engage Your Mind Online When You’re Staying Home
March 18, 2020
So let’s assume you’re following public health guidance and staying at home. No more movie theaters, music performances, lectures or other outside social gatherings, right? Well, assuming you’re reading this post on your phone, tablet or computer, you’re not without resources to keep your mind engaged and brain cells humming…
Uniquely Vulnerable: Why The Immune Systems Of Older Adults Put You At More Risk
March 18, 2020
Like almost everything else you face as you get older, your immune system becomes a bit slower as you age. Your ability to fight things off weakens, you may acquire an autoimmune disorder (like rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis) or your ability to detect and correct cell defects may decline (which…
Reliable Sources: Go To These Sites For Trustworthy COVID-19 Updates
March 18, 2020
The news comes fast and furious these days, and with it, the latest news about viral spread, health care system overloads and other vital news, along with a healthy dose of untrustworthy anecdotes and suspicious reports that may give you false information. At no time has it been more important…
Sage Advice: Expert Guidance On What And How You Should Eat
March 11, 2020
Perhaps it’s more important than ever to think about how you get on a path toward healthier aging and a longer healthspan (and maybe even lifespan). One essential component of healthy aging that’s largely within your control? Your diet- what you eat, how much you eat and even when you…
The Powerhouse Patient’s Homework: Research The Information You Need To Make The Right Medical Decisions For You By Julie Buyon
March 11, 2020
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon Nearly everyone asks Dr. Google for information about their health concerns, but Powerhouse Patients know how to dig deeper to get information that can help make the medical decisions right for them. Use these three questions as a guide for any health…