Sleep A Wink: The Benefits Of A Brief Afternoon Nap
January 29, 2025
Undoubtedly, you know by now that sleep is one of the essential pillars of maintaining your physical and cognitive health as you get older. The irony is that for many of us, the older we get, the less well we sleep. A few statistics should jolt you awake: Adults who…
Keen On Green: New Data About The Health Benefits Of The “Green” Mediterranean Diet
November 13, 2024
If you’re at all concerned about healthy eating (and healthy aging) or have been a long-time agebuzz subscriber, then you’ll know what a “Mediterranean Diet” is and what health benefits you may derive from eating according to the elements of this “diet.” In fact, the Mediterranean Diet is not a…
Just A Little Bit: Even Limited Exercise Can Yield Big Health And Brain Boosts
November 13, 2024
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, you may be tempted to cut back on your exercise and physical activity. In fact, you may blanch at the thought of doing some basic exercises such as squats, push-ups, or bridges (though take a look here to find out…
Everything In Moderation: The Case For Drinking Moderate Amounts Of Coffee
September 25, 2024
Just as Americans, and really people all over the world, continue to drink endless cups of coffee, so too, do scientific studies on coffee and caffeine continue to fill up our research journals on an ongoing basis. We’ve covered the array of studies that have previously been undertaken to evaluate…
Belly Aching: Why You Should Pay Attention To Your Belly Fat
September 18, 2024
It’s almost a rite of passage for those of us into our middle years or beyond: As the years add up, so too do the pounds, along with a ring of fat around our waists. We’ve previously addressed the ring of belly fat that can encircle your waist, both what…
Mind Matters: New Insights To Better Sustain Aging Brains
September 11, 2024
It’s September and that’s back-to-school season. Even if you’re no longer in school, you may still reminisce about your prior days of sitting in a classroom, challenging your brain, and trying to remember and learn all that you could. As an older adult, challenging your brain is one of the…