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What’s the first thing you think about when you open your eyes each morning? You’re in good company if it’s going for that first cup of coffee. If you haven’t gotten 7 hours of sleep the night before, you’ll probably look to your first cup to help power you through…

By Renee Langmuir   It is common knowledge that seniors have been greatly affected by the recent pandemic. Of course, the greatest tragedy was the number of vulnerable older folks who died or were isolated in assisted living or medical facilities. A much less significant issue was the fact that…

By now you probably know that getting sufficient sleep is one of the essential pillars of healthy aging. Ironically, as you age, you are more likely to have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep than when you were younger. The question is, how much nightly sleep should you ideally aim…

The American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz once said, “Happiness is waking up, looking at the clock, and finding that you still have two hours left to sleep.” That’s likely a sentiment that rings true for many, especially as we get older and find it harder to get, and stay, asleep….

When you find yourself wide awake during the night, or up before the sunrise, do you feel anxious or wonder what’s wrong with you? Worrying about lack of sleep can, ironically, cause you to lose more sleep, but if it’s any consolation, you’re definitely not alone. The data suggest that…

By agebuzz Guest Blogger Molly Roffman, Founder Of StepWISEnow Balance Fitness   Do you ever feel as though the onset of spring is a bit overwhelming? Does it seem like everyone else is eager to rush outdoors and enjoy the bright sunshine while you’re feeling like crawling back under the…