Are Pills A Problem? A Powerhouse Patient Pops Some Questions By Julie Buyon
September 14, 2022
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon My mother used to refer to someone (including me, sometimes) who was problematic or annoying as “a pill.” Well, for many of us, our prescriptions are “a pill.” According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 83% of U.S….
“D” For Discontinue: Should You Still Take Vitamin D For Your Bones?
August 4, 2022
There’s been a steady stream of debate over the years as to the value of taking vitamin D supplements for everything from COVID to better bones. Yet, the number of adults who take Vitamin D supplements is significant. According to Stat News, 1 in 3 adults over age 60 takes…
Be Well: Things To Know About B Vitamins And Other Nutrients As You Age
April 6, 2022
There’s no doubt that the best way to ensure you’re getting all the vitamins and nutrients that you need is through a healthy, balanced diet. But life doesn’t always allow for that: maybe because of a medical condition your diet is restricted; or maybe, due to physical conditions involving chewing…
Whole Foods: The Benefits Of Eating Nutritiously
March 2, 2022
You probably don’t need the reminder that eating well and maintaining a healthy diet contribute to better health for you now- and for the longer term (though take a look here for substantial evidence to support this fact). As food expert Matthew Rees (of the website Food and Health Facts)…
Enhance Your Understanding: The Value Of Hospice And Palliative Care
November 10, 2021
While it may be taboo in some circles, we’ve never shied away from addressing the important aspects of care and quality of life when it comes to late-in-life and terminal illness. With posts and resources that address the various aspects of end-of-life care, we want agebuzz readers to have access…
Food As Medicine: The Connection Between What You Eat And How You Age
September 22, 2021
No doubt you’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that’s not literally true, there’s solid science behind the concept that the food you eat, and the nutrients that make up that food, can have a profound effect on how your body ages and…