Aging Pains: The Prevalence of Chronic Pain In Older Adults
November 11, 2020
To many of us, it feels like a right of passage: the older we get, the more ongoing are the aches and pains that remind us of our age and how our body is (or is not) coping. If you feel this way, new data from the CDC confirms you’re…
Hair And Hide: Taking Care Of Your Hair And Scalp In Your Later Years
November 4, 2020
Given the state of the world, worrying about your hair may not be utmost on your mind. Yet for many of us, if we don’t look good we don’t feel good, and having “bad hair” is one of our primary visible sources of distress. We’ve certainly had our share of…
News You Can Use: Some Recent COVID-19 Updates
November 4, 2020
As we enter our 9th month of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to take stock of what we’ve learned and to keep track of new information as it arises. You can find every agebuzz post touching on some aspect of the coronavirus pandemic here and you can rest assured that…
Drink To This: New Insights About Health Effects of Tea and Coffee
October 28, 2020
Either due to cooler weather or perhaps because of anxiety-disrupted sleep, many of us have taken to upping our intake of coffee or tea these days. And while the excess caffeine may cause jitters, new research also indicates that drinking tea and coffee may have valuable health benefits, especially when…
Home For The Holidays: Strategies For Thanksgiving During Covid
October 21, 2020
So, have you had “the talk” yet? Have you and your usual holiday mates determined how Thanksgiving is going to play out this year? There’s little doubt what the expert advice is (though you may not want to hear it). According to the CDC, while you have to assess the…
Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Anxiety – A Perpetual State of Mind Now?
October 13, 2020
Anxiety – A Perpetual State of Mind Now? By Alice Herb This past year has been exceptionally anxiety-provoking for me. Two of my closest family members had serious medical issues that seemed to go on interminably. But now those worries have subsided- and yet I realize that I am…