Public Health Peril: Nationwide Surge In Fatal Falls Reported
May 31, 2023
Maybe you wonder why agebuzz spends so much time focused on balance and fall prevention. Well, as we’ve previously pointed out, around the world falls are the primary cause of accidental deaths and now we have new data reporting that fatal falls more than doubled among US older adults, from…
Address Your Stress: Why Your Body & Brain Need You To Relax And Reset
May 3, 2023
While studies suggest that older adults experience less stress and are better able to deal with it, reactions to stressful, difficult times can linger as the result of a traumatic or life-altering event. In fact, research continues to show that the effects of stress as you grow older can be…
Stretch Right Up: Should Stretching Be A Regular Part Of Your Routine?
April 5, 2023
“Move it or lose it” is an essential mantra here at agebuzz. We are passionate about the need to stay physically active and keep moving, and about the strength you need to properly fuel that movement. Furthermore, to stay active and out and about, and to carry on your essential…
Upright And Alright: The Many Health Benefits Of Better Posture
August 24, 2022
Do you feel yourself hunching over? Do you worry about slumping shoulders or a rounded back? Do you have visions of your later years spent facing the ground as your head points down? These are certainly stereotypical images of older adults with poor posture- but there’s no reason to assume…
Under Stress: Why You Need To Lower Your Stress Level
March 2, 2022
While many found resilience and a sense of optimism during the pandemic, a sizable number of older adults experienced a serious level of stress- which may continue to linger – either from fear of infection, loss of income, social isolation, or even declining physical or mental health. In fact, in…
M & M: Mindfulness And Meditation As Support In Uncertain Times
February 9, 2022
Are we done with the pandemic or are we just in a lull? Are there more harmful variants to come or is the worst behind us? Will we erupt into a new domestic civil war? Will Russia invade Ukraine? The list of dilemmas and “what ifs” are endless these days….