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By Kathleen Murphy Females are far more prone to cognitive impairment than men. But new research shows that with the right approaches, many risks can be averted.   Picture a person with a condition such as Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. Who do you see?   If you imagined an elderly…

By Louise Applebome   It was twenty years ago that I stepped outside the conventional box of security, comfort, routine, and the familiar, and into the realm of the unknown.   My employer at the time was looking to reduce its “force” (RIF) and was offering early retirement packages to…

On agebuzz, we want to continue to underscore that maintaining and strengthening your balance is critically important to being independent, mobile, and injury-free as you get older. We’ve recommended a series of exercises to help you stay upright and steady, and in keeping with that goal, it’s also important to…

Before caregiving reshaped her life, Katrina Love Prescott was a producer, yoga teacher, and life coach. Her mom’s young-onset dementia diagnosis thrust her into a new role, revealing societal stigmas and healthcare gaps as she became her mother’s primary caregiver. Blending mindfulness, dementia care, and coaching, Katrina eased the stress…

By Louise Applebome   What a difference a year makes.   In November 2024, I set out on a European odyssey.  My first stop was London, meeting up with friends and family. The second leg of the trip was in Venice for a weeklong yoga retreat.    Admittedly, I was…

I had hoped that the headaches would stop after menopause By Nancy Peckenham   Four days after my 70th birthday in March, my health took a deep dive south. I awoke with a headache, a familiar band of steel squeezing my skull. I’ve had recurring headaches for 50 years –…