Active Aging

Spring is in the air (even if the weather doesn’t always match)! And the usual impatience to break free and run outside is certainly exacerbated this year, as so many of us are approaching saturation point with the pandemic and are ready to re-embrace our former worlds. But are we…

You probably take it for granted, but given its importance, it may be time to pay attention. That’s because your “core,” that intertwining group of muscles wrapped around your abdomen, hips, sides, and buttocks forms the essential components of your body strength and stability. Without a strong core, you’re at…

Many of us right now are probably good living examples of what happens when you become physically inactive and begin to lose muscle mass (called sarcopenia when the loss becomes serious and accelerated). Because of the pandemic, activity levels have plummeted, time on the couch has expanded, and as a…

Throughout the pandemic (and even before that) we’ve been tracking the ageist attitudes and impact that ageism can have on older adults. Whether it’s been questioning the provision of limited COVID treatments for older adults or the layoffs of older workers during the economic downturn (not to mention the often…

Tired of television? Zoned out on streaming? Looking for entertainment that doesn’t tie you to a chair for several hours? If so, it’s time once again to dive into the world of podcasts. For the uninitiated, we’ve previously supplied a primer on everything you need to know to get yourself…

It’s a tried and true recommendation: Walking is one of the best, easiest, and most accessible exercises you can enjoy, for both your mind and body. Long-time agebuzz readers know we’ve promoted walking for several years, as a way to keep your body moving, your mind clear, and even extend…