Healthy Aging

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…

For most of us, maintaining and even strengthening our memory as we get older becomes almost an obsession. Forgetting a name or an event becomes a moment of panic. Not recognizing someone you’ve previously met causes a crisis of confidence in your brain.  Wondering about what day of the week…

It’s a perennial problem that seems to only get worse with aging. Constipation is considered the most frequent gastrointestinal complaint, and while older adults are not the only ones who suffer, they are afflicted with more frequency. About 16% of adults have chronic constipation, but for adults aged 60 and…

If you’ve harbored any doubts about the value of a healthy diet for healthier aging, it’s time to put those aside. Having built the case with all of our previous posts, and now with even more new evidence reported, it’s clear that diet is one of the primary determinants of…

If you’ve been out there toiling the soil, planting seeds, and watering your flower beds, you know how much work is involved- and how satisfying that can be. And you probably know you’re in good company. According to recent research, 55% of American households actively garden, which is the equivalent…

You may not be an extrovert, and you may shy away from casual conversations with those you don’t know well, but if you’re human, more and more research underscores the importance of social connections for your health and well-being. You may think your time for making friends or connecting socially…