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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…

We’ve not hesitated to encourage you to maintain or boost your strength as you go about your healthy aging exercise routine. As you may know, after age 30 you lose up to 8% of your muscle mass every decade, and once you hit 60 that process accelerates. So not only…

If you’re an avid (or even casual) agebuzz reader, you know that there are many aspects of your lifestyle and habits that maintain and support your aging brain. Whether it’s eating a healthy diet, partaking in regular physical exercise, keeping socially active, or diving into the latest crossword puzzle, it’s…

If you are healthy at this moment, count your lucky stars (and be thankful for whatever vaccines you’ve received). Because chances are, if you’re out and about, and especially if you’ve spent time with children, you’ve likely been exposed to, or infected with, one of several ailments sweeping the country:…

While our systems of medical and dental care seem to operate in 2 very different spheres, the reality is the connection between your physical, mental, and dental health is deep and important to recognize. In fact, as one expert has made clear, “Your mouth truly is the gateway to your…

With so much focus on the new and valuable Covid bivalent booster shot, you might forget about your need to get the usual “Fall” shot, i.e., your flu vaccination. But that would be a mistake, given everything experts know and warn us about this Fall. While the scope and severity…