It’s one of the sad rights of passage as you get older to experience loss. Whether it’s your parents, a spouse, another loved one, or a friend, few of us reach our later years without experiencing loss several times over. And just because you are exposed to loss doesn’t mean…

Not very long ago we brought you the news that a new blood test had been developed to test for colorectal (CRC) cancer. This past week, the FDA approved the test, called Shield, produced by the drug manufacturer Guardant. Endorsed by both the American Cancer Society and the US Preventive…

Knee deep into the dog days of summer, most of us continue to face ongoing levels of record heat. Though we previously noted that 2023 was the hottest year on record, it looks like we’re on track for 2024 to outpace 2023, with an estimated 61% chance of surpassing the…

If it feels like there’s an onslaught of information these days about how to diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s dementia, your feelings are valid. New developments and research are coming fast and furious, as academic researchers and for-profit companies race to find effective ways to diagnose Alzheimer’s as early as possible…

We know that agebuzz subscribers are enthusiastic book readers! We’re therefore excited to share with you the interview that agebuzz Managing Editor Connie Zuckerman recently conducted with Melinda Blau, a New York Times Best Selling author of 16 books, whose new book, The Wisdom Whisperers: Golden Guides To A Long…

If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…