Set Your Sights High: Cannabis Products And Older Adults
October 7, 2020
There’s ample proof that marijuana use is on the rise, not only among younger Americans but for those of us who are well into our senior years. Given the trend toward increasing legalization in the states and the growth in the baby boomer population (with all of the aches and…
Vitamin D During The Pandemic: Does The Data Show It Helps?
June 17, 2020
Right now, many of us are looking for whatever advice or edge we can find to keep ourselves healthy and avoid infection from the coronavirus (or at least limit its severity should we become infected). Recent reports have raised the question as to whether Vitamin D could be one more…
The Powerhouse Patient’s Homework: Research The Information You Need To Make The Right Medical Decisions For You By Julie Buyon
March 11, 2020
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon Nearly everyone asks Dr. Google for information about their health concerns, but Powerhouse Patients know how to dig deeper to get information that can help make the medical decisions right for them. Use these three questions as a guide for any health…
Swallow This: What To Consider When Taking Meds As An Older Adult
January 8, 2020
If you’ve reached a certain age, chances are there are a lot of pill bottles lurking in your medicine cabinet. Some may be old and expired and you just don’t know how to get rid of them. Others may be over-the-counter meds for pain or allergy relief. And others may…
“That’s A Great Question!” – Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointment by Julie Buyon
January 7, 2020
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon Like much of everything in life, a little preparation goes a long way when going to the doctor. You wouldn’t go to a job interview, take a test, or host a party without preparation, and the same certainly holds true for getting the most out…
Break Away: Lowering Your Risk Of Falls And Fractures
January 1, 2020
Many of us have likely resolved to take better care of our health in the coming year – and for older adults, that definitely means lowering our risk of falling and enhancing our bone density to prevent fractures, should we take a tumble. And while the agebuzz team has regularly…