Grief Stricken: How The Pandemic Has Affected Our Grief Rituals
February 17, 2021
Early in the pandemic, we reported on the way funeral plans and mourning rituals were changing as a result of the devastation of the coronavirus. Little did we realize that months later, so many of us would be grappling with the new realities of loss and death as we struggle…
Big News: Dangers From Obesity And A New Scientific Breakthrough To Reverse It
February 17, 2021
It’s no surprise: If you’re obese, you stand at greater risk of being afflicted with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or even serious COVID consequences. As one commentator has noted, getting infected with COVID as an obese person is “like pouring gasoline on top of a fire.” In fact,…
The Powerhouse Patient Answers Your Questions About….Procrastination
February 17, 2021
By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon Announcement: The Powerhouse Patient is now taking questions – and providing answers! If you have a question about being an empowered and fierce health advocate for yourself or your loved ones, send it to [email protected]. Q: I have found myself delaying or…
Meet Your New Cultural Concierge, “Seenyer”
February 17, 2021
Let’s face it: By this point in the pandemic, most of us are tired or bored with the usual programs or movies we stream. We hunger for something new yet understand that a return to live theater or cultural venues is likely still a long way off. Fortunately, there’s a…
Checks And Balances: A Follow-Up “Check-In” With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman
February 12, 2021
As you may remember, last June agebuzz readers were lucky to learn from the wisdom and advice of Molly Roffman, the balance and falls expert who runs the studio StepWISEnow. The interview with Molly was one of our most popular posts from 2020, and now she is back to share…
COVID Couples: Love In The Time Of COVID
February 10, 2021
If ever there were a reason for relationships to be under stress, now would be that time. However strong your marriage or long term relationship has been, the pressures from the pandemic- be they financial, physical, emotional, or too much togetherness- have caused even the best relationships to occasionally buckle…