Move It: New Movement Guidelines No Matter What Your Age
November 14, 2018
There’s always an excuse: your legs hurt, or you have too much work to do, or there’s a great show on television. The reasons for sitting and not moving about are endless- and so are the risks to your health and well-being. As newly published guidelines from The Department of…
Your Best Shot: Essential Vaccinations For Your Later Years
October 31, 2018
Exactly one year ago, agebuzz readers were encouraged to check out Shingrix, the new shingles vaccine that was anticipated to be highly effective against shingles. Since one out of three adults develops shingles during his or her lifetime, the hope was that this new vaccine would drastically reduce the number…
Smarten Up: A Resourceful New Book For Your Later Years
October 24, 2018
As with many topics, including aging, it’s often hard to separate essential truths from widespread myths. Sometimes it’s only through lived experiences that we find out what’s real and what’s not. Well, as a way to shortcut this process of getting smart, there’s a new resource for you: Navigating Your…
Don’t Skip The Fish: New Research Supports The Need For Fish In Your Diet
October 24, 2018
We’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. It seems that including fish in your diet is essential for promoting healthy aging. And new research just published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) underscores this point. Researchers from Tufts University followed over 2500 people, with an average age of 74…
A Long Shot: How To Think About Lifespan Calculators
October 17, 2018
How long will I live? Perhaps not a question you routinely ask yourself, yet probably something that most of us have thought about. While there’s no easy way to determine your fate, there are multiple “longevity calculators” available online that can predict your potential lifespan, while also providing you with…
Nuts And Bolts: You Should Be Eating These Nuts
October 17, 2018
If you’re like most of us, you’re always on the prowl for something to snack on. But you probably also know that you are what you eat- the healthier your food, the healthier you’ll age. So how do you solve the snack dilemma? No doubt about it: Nuts are among…