Aging

For many older women, make-up has been an essential part of their skincare routines for as long as they can remember. And while their skin has definitely changed as they head into their later years, many still cling to the beauty techniques and products employed when they were much younger….

So how are you celebrating? This coming Saturday, October 7th, is Ageism Awareness Day, a day that’s intended to draw attention to the needless ageism that exists in our society, which harms both individuals and the larger public health and economy. The irony, of course, is that many of us…

Do you know how long you’re likely to live? While that may seem like a strangely morbid question, in today’s world it has practical relevance for so many plans and decisions faced by everyone growing older. Those plans- Should I retire soon? Have I saved enough money for my retirement?…

You’ve likely heard it yourself or said it (or thought it) about someone else: “Wow, you look great…for your age.” Intended as a compliment, the phrase also suggests a preconceived (and ageist) notion of what someone that age (whatever that is) is supposed to look like. But is there some…

Hardly a week goes by before a new article or research study comes out describing what’s essential to age in as healthy a way as possible. Indeed almost every week one agebuzz post or another addresses some aspect of this topic. Whether your goal is to live as long as…

While we all know our date of birth, many of us may be unwilling to acknowledge that our chronological age puts us in the category of “senior citizen.” As one 57-year-old woman wondered when filling out the “senior” form at her physician’s office, “Me, a senior at age 57? Is…