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As we mark the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence continues to emerge regarding COVID’s impact on the entire US population. The pandemic has…

During the pandemic, among all the challenges and trials, a delightful trend has been making its way around the world: the concept of “pandemic pets”—offering…

A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology highlighted how everyday contact with friends may be linked to higher levels of happiness and life…

Some aspects of cognition, such as visual attention, are suspected to decline in older age. However, specialized alertness training may help to counteract this effect.…

A growing body of research suggests that strong social ties may promote a sense of well-being and support successful aging in older adults. A recent…

Insomnia, whether long-term or shorter, is a common sleep disorder. Long term, it can pose health problems and affect mental well-being. Medical and cognitive behavioral…

Storytelling has been a popular activity in a variety of settings. From team building exercises to therapeutic uses, many are finding  the exercise of creating…

 Spending time in nature has been shown to benefit well-being; however, some older adults are unable to get outdoors. Researchers investigated how bringing the outdoors…

Being a caregiver to a family member or friend can be a daunting, yet rewarding task. A recent study explored the types of supports needed…

Innovations in lighting technology have led to the implementation of tuned lighting, which automatically adjusts color and intensity to provide a more natural cycle of…

Hitting the snooze button may not be so bad after all, especially for your brain! A study published in General Psychiatry assessed older adults’ cognitive…

The benefits of being physically active are hard to ignore, but the evidence is still out regarding how much is enough activity in relation to…