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Aging & Wellness
Awesome! Experiencing Awe Boosts Older Adults’ Emotional Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessWhen is the last time you were in awe of something? A regular dose of awe may be a simple and quick way to boost…
Read MoreIt’s More Than Physical Health: Successful Aging across Cultures
, Aging & WellnessTraditional North American models of successful aging often focus primarily on physical and cognitive health maintenance in later years. A recent Brazilian study investigated how…
Read MoreMusic to Our Ears: Older Adults’ Sleep Quality Improves with Music Therapy
, Aging & WellnessThe prevalence of sleep disturbance among older adults is somewhere from 40 to 70%, which can have significant impacts on cognitive function and physical health.…
Read MoreA Higher Purpose: Examining Links between Sense of Purpose & Healthy Behavior in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessMuch research has touted the benefits of having a sense of purpose and direction in life, including better immune functioning and increased longevity. There is…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Pandemic Pet Adoptions by Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessDuring 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…
Read MoreCircle of Friends: Older Adults’ Friendships Linked to Stronger Emotional Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessA recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology highlighted how everyday contact with friends may be linked to higher levels of happiness and life…
Read MoreFast & Furiously Processing: Older Adults’ Visual Processing Speeds Up with Cognitive Training
, Aging & WellnessSome aspects of cognition, such as visual attention, are suspected to decline in older age. However, specialized alertness training may help to counteract this effect.…
Read MoreTea & Empathy: Links between Empathy, Social Networks & Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessA 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…
Read MoreSleep Tight: Combating Insomnia with Phone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
, Aging & WellnessInsomnia, 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…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Intergenerational Storytelling Workshops
, Aging & WellnessStorytelling has been a popular activity in a variety of settings. From team building exercises to therapeutic uses, many are finding the exercise of creating…
Read MoreNapper’s Delight: Regular Napping Linked to Stronger Cognitive Function in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessHitting the snooze button may not be so bad after all, especially for your brain! A study published in General Psychiatry assessed older adults’ cognitive…
Read MoreBrain Gain: Physical Activity Boosts Brain Volume in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessThe benefits of being physically active are hard to ignore, but the evidence is still out regarding how much is enough activity in relation to…
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