Nourish And Flourish: How To Think About Food in 2022
January 12, 2022
The beginning of a new year is often a time to take stock and reconsider health and well-being, including diet, exercise, and sleep habits. As well, in times of chaos and uncertainty, thinking about food and what you are eating can give you some sense of order and control. When…
Food As Medicine: The Connection Between What You Eat And How You Age
September 22, 2021
No doubt you’ve heard the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While that’s not literally true, there’s solid science behind the concept that the food you eat, and the nutrients that make up that food, can have a profound effect on how your body ages and…
Cut Your Losses: New Research On How To Cut Your Risk Of Dementia
May 12, 2021
As the population ages and the incidence of dementia keeps rising, the need to be proactive and lessen your risk of being diagnosed with dementia becomes critical. We continue to have few viable treatment options and no cures on the horizon. So our best bet continues to be healthy living…
Food Factors: More Evidence That What You Eat Affects How You Feel
March 17, 2021
You are what you eat, as the old saying goes. And for too many of us, what we’re eating is doing in our hearts. Regular readers of agebuzz know that your diet can directly impact your cardiovascular system and up your risk of heart disease, stroke, or even death. A…
Battle Of The Bulge: The Harm Caused By Highly Processed Food
January 13, 2021
So, how are those new year’s resolutions going, especially regarding your diet? Have you continued to commit to healthier eating or are you already slipping back into your old ways of cookies and croissants? Even with the best of intentions, it’s an uphill battle to maintain your discipline and stick…
Drink To This: New Insights About Health Effects of Tea and Coffee
October 28, 2020
Either due to cooler weather or perhaps because of anxiety-disrupted sleep, many of us have taken to upping our intake of coffee or tea these days. And while the excess caffeine may cause jitters, new research also indicates that drinking tea and coffee may have valuable health benefits, especially when…