Nicole Lehpamer, PhD
Stepping Together: How Social Support Optimizes the Benefits of Mobile Fitness Devices
It may seem like everyone is wearing some type of health-tracking device nowadays, and older adults are no exception. Health tracking devices are types of…
Getting More Hugs a Day Just Might Keep the Doctor Away
Humans have an innate need for physical contact, and hugs are one form of beneficial physical contact. Hugs are a signal of interpersonal support and…
Brain Clutter: A New Spring Cleaning Imperative?
Can we run out of brain space? Scientists now say it is likely for our brain to accumulate “clutter,” thereby making it challenging, especially for…
Weighing the Most Effective Weight-Loss Approach for Older Adults
Researchers are rethinking the conventional view on exercise and its benefits for obesity. A group of researchers from Wake Forest University is tackling the high…
TRENDING NOW: Cohousing Options for Older Adults
An emerging housing model is being presented to older adults as an alternative to standard housing. Newsday reports on a trend that may affect people…
Knowledge Is Power: The Effectiveness of a Multidimensional Brain Health Program
Engagement in a variety of healthy behaviors is important for maintaining a healthy brain and warding off cognitive decline. A recent study investigated the effectiveness…
Gone Phishing: Age-Related Differences in Identifying Phishing Emails
Deceptive emails, or “phishing” messages, can have significant consequences for anyone who falls for this type of attack. A new study investigated how age may…
Sad-Face Emoji: Social Media Use Associated with Depression in Adults
Researchers seem to have found that social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok may be related to an increased likelihood of depressive symptoms in…
Mall Things Considered: Converting Vacant Shopping Centers to Memory Support Communities
Shopping malls in the US have been struggling to remain open in recent years, and this has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. European countries…
TRENDING NOW: No “Great Relocation” during Great Retirement Trend
In the era of COVID-19, we may be exposed to trends like the Great Resignation and the Great Retirement, and expect that the number of…
Happily Ever After: Older Retirees’ Satisfaction with Life Differs by Gender
The change in one’s life role after retirement is suspected to influence satisfaction with one’s life as a whole. A recent study investigated how satisfaction…
Preventing Unintended Consequences: Receiving a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Impacts Social Activity
Receiving an early diagnosis for a disease can be a double-edged sword. While an early diagnosis can sometimes provide opportunities for better long-term care planning,…
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