Health

Over the years we’ve explored the connection between exercise and building brain health. The evidence has been building for a while that keeping your body moving and physically fit not only supports better physical aging but can also keep your mind robust and functioning despite advancing age. Now we can…

Getting older means we can slow down, right? Apparently not, according to new research by evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman at Harvard. We’ve come across Dr. Lieberman’s work previously on agebuzz, as he described the evolutionary purpose of our longevity to help younger generations survive and thrive. Now comes word from…

As the saying goes, one of the keys to happiness may be having a bad memory. Yet as we grow older, bad memory itself may be a cause for unhappiness or even alarm. While we have previously posted on agebuzz about “normal” forgetting versus something more concerning, many of us…

Over the years, we’ve addressed some of the dangers facing older adults from both physical and financial abuse. Whether from strangers scamming seniors on the internet or from familiar faces coming into the home and exploiting isolated older adults, there’s tremendous concern that even savvy older adults may fall victim…

You already know it: The food you eat can have a direct impact on your physical and cognitive health as you age. Certainly, you’ve seen prior posts on agebuzz linking diet to cognition, healthy aging, and even sleep. And you’ve also been made aware of the health harms from a…

Whether you’re planning on giving out “old” favorites this year, or are in search of some new ways to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, we’ve got some ideas for you- all with the goal of keeping you and your loved ones healthy, happy and engaged as you live…