Weight Loss

You’ve likely known someone in your life, perhaps a loved one or friend, who seems “diminished” by age: perhaps they are slowing down, appear more fatigued, spend more and more time sitting, or are walking more slowly than they previously did. They may even need a helping hand to get…

Have you jumped on the weight-loss medication bandwagon yet? Have you wondered whether there’s finally a way for you to shed those extra pounds that have been plaguing you for decades and return to your svelte days of yesteryear? Although we’ve previously told you that a bit of extra weight…

Raise your hand if you’ve spent way too many years (decades?) worried about your weight. For far too many, concern about one’s weight, weight gain, or inability to lose weight has been an all-consuming source of anxiety and distress. Apparently, on any given day in the United States, it’s been…

Regular agebuzz readers are aware of the physical and cognitive health benefits derived from adhering to a healthy diet. Among the most recognized and recommended diets is the Mediterranean diet, which primarily consists of fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, lean proteins, legumes, seeds, and nuts. While not everyone consistently…

It can be hard to carve out the time, especially if you’re busy or not motivated. Committing yourself to get to the gym (if you’re even comfortable going back at this point) or finding dedicated time on your home exercise equipment may not always be feasible (raise your hand if…

If you’ve put on weight as you’ve gotten older (and frankly, who hasn’t?) you’ve perhaps chalked it up to a slowing metabolism. After all, as a younger adult, you could eat practically whatever you wanted because your youthful metabolism would burn up those extra calories. But once you hit middle…