Pain

So despite the heat this summer, have you been able to take walks around your neighborhood? Are you getting in those steps before the sun becomes too strong? If you have, you’re likely not alone on those paths or sidewalks. According to a new report from the CDC, almost 60%…

If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…

So, have you joined the yoga bandwagon yet? If not, you may want to try- if there’s room. According to a new report from the CDC, 1 out of every 6 adults say they are practicing yoga, with 80% reporting that they are doing so to improve their health, and…

One year ago, President Jimmy Carter made the important decision to transfer to hospice care, rather than continue the cycle of intermittent acute-care hospitalizations that kept him away from home and apart from his dear wife Rosalynn. Not only was this a highly personal decision for him and his family,…

If you’re reading agebuzz, it’s likely that you or someone you love has experienced joint pain. Although everyone has approximately 350 joints (a joint exists wherever 2 bones in your body meet), wear and tear from aging, overuse, or trauma means that older adults usually suffer more joint pain than…

It’s likely that most of us have a favorite song or musical artist from our younger days. But what about today? Are you still listening to your favorite songs from days gone by? Have you discovered new artists you enjoy? Have you become a Taylor Swift devotee or are you…