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As previously reported in agebuzz, loss of multiple senses as you age is often considered an unfortunate aspect of aging- yet it’s not something to be accepted as inevitable or untreatable. That’s especially important now that 2 new research studies have shown an association between worsening sensory functions (such as…

Disasters: Been There Done That Too By Alice Herb   We are in the midst of a long, nasty, scary disaster for which apparently no one in the world was quite prepared. But I’m here to tell you, WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. As someone who has lived a life…

I Want to Send My Head Out for Repairs by Alice Herb   I am losing patience. When I retired, I made a pact with myself that I would not be running to see doctors every week like so many of my retired friends. Now, many years later, I am…

Instant Contact, Lost Connection   The Internet has given us instant access to the entire world. The knowledge we can gain, the ideas we’d never been able to share, the messages sent and replies received within minutes was unimaginable only a few years ago. We can now be in touch…

It may feel like a broken record, but it’s one you need to keep hearing: Exercise is a critical component for healthier aging and a longer life, and no matter your previous track record, exercising into your later years can make a real difference. New research out from the University…

If you’ve been paying attention to the news, or are just a consumer of popular culture, you know that loneliness is now considered a major public health problem. In a bit of irony, it seems the more “connected” we are as a culture, the more many of us feel alone…