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Aging & Wellness
On the Move: Domestic Migration on the Increase among Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessWhen we think of migration, or people migrating, we may have an image of citizens from one country leaving to another, or even college students…
Read MoreMore Than Fun & Games: New Video Games Promise Brain Benefits
, Aging & WellnessPlaying video games can be good for you. Scientists at UC San Francisco’s Neuroscape center have discovered that receiving certain interventions using video games can…
Read MoreExploring the Intersection of Life Satisfaction & Health
, Aging & WellnessResearchers have widely established that greater satisfaction with life as a whole is associated with better health. But little attention has been given to understanding…
Read MoreName That Tune: Musical Test May Help with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Decline
, Aging & WellnessA new pilot study is creating excitement, with some dynamic results that seem to suggest that quick and easy music tests can predict cognitive decline…
Read MoreMind Over Matter: Perceptions of Aging Are a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
, Aging & WellnessYour attitude toward aging matters. Research from several studies indicates that individuals with more positive attitudes toward aging tend to live longer, happier lives than…
Read MoreUp, Up & Away: Older Adults Trading Work for Perks
, Aging & WellnessThe travel industry is one that was substantially impacted by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most travelers have become very familiar with canceled…
Read MoreMusic Has Charms to Soothe a Savage Breast—and to Improve the Brain
, Aging & WellnessMusic has a special place in our world; it adds a soundtrack to life that makes almost every moment more enjoyable. Music also has a…
Read MoreUnexpected Roommate Matches: The Benefits of Intergenerational Roommate Arrangements
, Aging & WellnessOlder adults and younger adults both desire to live independently but often struggle to achieve this goal. Consequently, multiple generations are taking inventory of their…
Read MoreRamps & Recreation: How Your (Indoor) Environment Can Impact Your Physical Activity
, Aging & WellnessAlthough previous research has demonstrated that features within the outdoor environment can impact physical activity, less research has focused specifically on indoor environments. There are…
Read MoreToo Many “Senior Moments”: Examining the Effects of Everyday Ageism
, Aging & WellnessWhen we think of stereotypes, we may think of the negative impacts on the targeted group’s self-esteem, mental health, and self-perception. However, research in the…
Read MoreIt’s All Subjective: New Evidence Proves You Really Are as Young as You Feel
, Aging & WellnessA vast number of researchers and health care workers have extensively dedicated their time and money to addressing universal interests in maximizing recovery from rehabilitation.…
Read MoreWhole Grains & Brain Gains: The Surprising Association between Dietary Fiber & Cognitive Function
, Aging & WellnessExploring ways to maintain healthy cognitive function is a vital part of supporting aging well. A new study focused on higher dietary fiber intake as…
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