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(This piece first appeared on, and is reprinted with the permission of, the fabulous website Lustre)   Knee-deep into my “post-retirement life,” I frequently find myself busier than I’ve ever been. So many hours are spent at the theater, sharing meals with family and friends, traveling across the country to…

Take a seat- or maybe not, according to several new research studies. While it’s no secret that exercise is crucial for healthy aging, what you may not realize is that too much sitting can also have serious health consequences. Longtime agebuzz readers may recall last spring’s post “Stand Up: Too…

We already know through existing research that a sedentary life can have a negative effect on your physical health and lifespan. Now, with new research, we have more evidence that too much sitting can also be harmful to your brain. Just published in PLOS ONE, this new study out of the…

By Susanna P. Barton   One of the healthiest mindsets we can embrace as we age is an others-focused attitude – seeking connections and service instead of sinking into self. With loneliness at an all-time high,  volunteer participation falling, and intergenerational relationships demonstrating reciprocal health benefits, the time has never…

It’s a tough question to think about, but it could yield a life-altering response depending on how you decide. If you’re having memory or word-retrieval problems, or in some other way are beginning to experience symptoms that may reflect cognitive decline, would you want to know if you are in…

It’s no mystery that your lifestyle can significantly impact how you age and how well your brain functions as you age. We’ve noted on many occasions that the risk of a dementia diagnosis can be greatly lowered with such lifestyle modifications as regular exercise, a healthier diet, good quality sleep,…