Doing Unto Others: Volunteering And Reaching Outward: Keys To Second Half Happiness By Susanna P. Barton
June 11, 2025
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…
Summer Stunner: Makeup Tips You Can Use This Summer
May 7, 2025
As we confront the economic fallout that seems to be afflicting our country, there are many ways to discern how consumers will respond to rising prices. One concept, coined by cosmetics heir Leonard Lauder in 2001, is known as the “lipstick index.” According to this concept, as prices rise and…
Mother’s Nature: Gifts To Celebrate The Mothers In Your Life
April 30, 2025
Since Mother’s Day is just around the corner (Sunday, May 11th), we thought we’d round up some expert recommendations for gift giving on this special day, along with some agebuzz favorites from some of our guest bloggers and collaborators. This year, we’re focusing on cost-conscious gift giving, given the state…
Brain Health Basics: Daily Actions To Keep You Cognitively Fit
April 23, 2025
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,…
Tending And Befriending Folks With Dementia And Mild Cognitive Impairment By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.
April 9, 2025
By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D. Ten percent of people over 65 have dementia, and 22% more have mild cognitive impairment, according to a recent Columbia University study. So, chances are good that you and/or some friends fall into this group. One of the joys of retirement for me has been…
Make Some Noise: Tinnitus Treatments And New Research That May Lower Your Risk
March 26, 2025
A little more than a year ago, we addressed the condition of tinnitus, the ringing in the ears experienced by as many as 25 million US adults with no known cure. Tinnitus is the #1 disability for service members returning from active duty, and it’s estimated that 16 million people…