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Good Works, Good Effects? Volunteering, Stress & Emotions in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessIn addition to helping others, older adults who volunteer may gain a benefit to their own well-being. A recent study explored the relationship between volunteering…
Read MoreLiving with Purpose: Greater Purpose in Life May Protect against Cognitive Decline
, Aging & WellnessPrevious research has documented benefits of having greater purpose in life, such as better health, longevity, and physical functioning, and possibly better cognitive health. A…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Coworking Spaces for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessA Brooklyn-based company is changing the culture of coworking spaces to something many people would not expect in a crowded and bustling office environment. Coworking…
Read MoreAttitude Adjustment: Educational Quiz Influences Young Adults’ Perceptions of Aging
, Aging & WellnessResearchers recently attempted to influence people’s perceptions of aging by testing their knowledge of aging-related facts. . . and the results were surprisingly effective. The…
Read MoreCaring for Grandchildren: The Benefits for Cognitive Health
, Aging & WellnessSpending time with grandchildren can be emotionally meaningful to many older adults, but one study showed that there may be an added cognitive benefit from…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Choirs as a Key to Countering Loneliness in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessAs loneliness becomes a social health problem for older adults, solutions are constantly being tested. From high-tech robots and personalized virtual speakers, researchers and inventors…
Read MoreHey Sports Fans! Spectator Sports Can Boost Older Adults’ Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessResearchers recently completed a two-part study on the effects of “sport fandom” on older adults’ well-being, including game attendance, team identification, and perceived emotional support.…
Read MoreSlips, Trips & Fewer Falls: New Research in Fall-Prevention Training
, Aging & WellnessIn a recent study, 44 community-dwelling adults age 65 or better participated in a series of three training sessions designed to teach them how to…
Read MoreA New Reason Creative Activities Are Good for Older Adults: Generativity
, Aging & WellnessA recent study investigated how finding meaning and benefit in creative hobbies helps to enhance older adults’ sense of generativity. Generativity refers to the desire…
Read MoreSit, Walk, or Stand? The Better Way for Older Adults to Take a Break
, Aging & WellnessThere has been a surge in research suggesting that sitting too much is hazardous to one’s health. But is standing or walking a more effective…
Read MoreWhat Do YOU Think? Effects on Longevity of Advice-Seeking & Self-Sufficiency
, Aging & WellnessSelf-sufficiency is a highly valued personal characteristic for many Americans. However, the health benefits of this characteristic remain unclear. A recent study aimed to compare…
Read MoreSocial Status: Can Social Participation Help Older Adults with High Risk of Major Mobility Disability?
, Aging & WellnessAs part of a larger study, researchers investigated how level of participation in social activities influenced the effectiveness of a physical activity intervention. Over 1,600…
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