Health

Whether it’s a cheek rub or a tail wag, many of us can’t resist the love and affection we feel from animals. And while there’s plenty of work involved as a pet owner, the upside is pretty clear: Surveys and studies show real physical and emotional benefits from pet companionship…

You may not be thrilled about needles, but when it comes to chronic aches and pains, many of us reach the point where we’ll try almost anything for relief. As such, you may have noticed that acupuncture use is on the rise as a valuable, non-addictive form of treatment for…

Those of us grew up during the early days of television probably remember Robby The Robot or the robot B-9 from “Lost in Space” – large, clunky machines that possessed some primitive human characteristics. But today’s robots, particularly those that mimic animals, are sophisticated machines with qualities and responses that…

Raise your hand if regularly receive robocalls from strangers hoping to separate you from your money or personal info. It’s not your imagination that these calls are more frequent. They’re on the rise across the country, and may specifically target older people who are considered easy prey for savvy or…

Even for those of us who are healthy, a visit to the doctor can be anxiety-provoking. There’s something about that white coat (or maybe our health concerns) that’s unnerving and can leave us tongue-tied. Back in February 2019, agebuzz published a post on improving communication with your physician. More recently,…

You probably know how it feels: You’ve overindulged in a junk-food fest and now your stomach is waging holy war against you. Well, according to a new post in the Harvard Men’s Health Watch, your stomach may be the least of your worries. It seems that researchers have found a…