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A recent study in Neurobiology of Aging attempted to further scientific understanding of how the aging process impacts the human capacity to empathize. While the…

How do you respond during positive experiences in your life? Sometimes, in the midst of a happy moment, we are already focused on the next…

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”—Charlie Chaplin To paraphrase the wise comedian, life is ironic—a paradox that sometimes…

Previous studies have led researchers to consider having a purpose in life as an indicator of healthy aging. One reason for this was the association…

As my late grandmother used to say, “One day you’ll look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘when the hell did this happen?’” “This,”…

A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom looked at the impact that fruit and vegetable consumption has on overall risk of death, as well…

Their bodies and minds are slowly deteriorating, yet research consistently finds that older adults say they’re happier on average than people half their age. So,…

A common complaint from people who have gone too long without treating their hearing loss is “I can’t hear with my hearing aids.” What they…

A recent review in Current Opinion in Psychiatry addressed the unique problems posed by substance abuse among older adults. In addition to describing the prevalence…

Researchers recently discovered that the health impacts of eating protein change as we age. Their study looked at the impact of protein consumption on overall…

With a third of people age 65 and better reporting a fall each year and two-thirds of that number falling again within six months, falling…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and in Europe cardiovascular disease accounted for up to 47 percent of deaths…