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“I heard a definition once: Happiness is health and a short memory. I wish I’d invented it, because it is very true.”

By the time adults reach their later years, old habits become ingrained, tastes typically don’t change, and for better or worse, most of us have figured things out for ourselves. That likely includes what to eat- what we like, what we don’t like, what works for us, and what causes…

By Marc Rothman, MD   A while back, I received a call from a college buddy, a successful family man who was running a small business but had no idea how to handle a parent with memory loss. His father had passed, and now his mother’s memory and behavior were…

What’s the latest buzz on coffee? The good news is that scientific data continues to support the health benefits of coffee consumption, with health and longevity benefits resulting from your morning cup(s) of Joe. However, if that means you’ll double up today on your Dunkin’ mocha latte, that’s another matter,…

By Mary Fridley   It’s been a while since I last wrote a column for agebuzz. Unfortunately, an array of issues related to work and health has made it difficult to do little more than the basics.   While I’m doing much better, I probably would’ve mustered whatever energy it…

As you’ve gotten older, have you shied away from lifting weights or challenging your ability to improve your strength? Are you afraid your muscles have gotten weaker, or that you might injure yourself if you lift heavy weights? Well, if you haven’t done much to work on your muscles in…