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Immunity Garden: Horticulture Therapy & Older Adults’ Immune Functioning
, Aging & WellnessThe effectiveness of one’s immune system generally declines with age, resulting in greater susceptibility to infection and chronic inflammation in later years. Researchers explored how…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Inequity among Older Adults Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
, Aging & WellnessAs the country is expecting some relief due to COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, an unexpected trend is occurring. Sprawled across the…
Read MoreCan Today’s Positive Social Interactions Increase Tomorrow’s Well-Being?
, Aging & WellnessSocial connection has repeatedly been shown to have a positive effect on health and well-being. Researchers investigated how positive social interactions compare to negative social…
Read MoreStill Got It: More Evidence That Cognitive Abilities Don’t Necessarily Decline with Age
, Aging & WellnessPositive perceptions of aging have important benefits for older adults’ well-being. French researchers put cognitive ability age stereotypes to the test in a study of…
Read MoreWhich Countries Have the Most Positive Age Stereotypes?
, Aging & WellnessCultures around the world differ in how they refer to older adults, but is this due to the proportion of older adults in the population,…
Read MoreStrong Social Support Today Improves Tomorrow’s Physical & Mental Health
, Aging & WellnessIn a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers investigated how and why social support influences older adults’ health. The…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch: The Relationship between Physical Activity & Neighborhood Cohesion
, Aging & WellnessWhile physical activity is a key contributor to the health and well-being of older adults, many people are inactive. Neighborhood social cohesion—trust and strong ties…
Read MoreGrowing Gains: Older Adults Reap Multiple Benefits from Gardening
, Aging & WellnessGardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Virtual Bands Are Playing Away Pandemic Stress
, Aging & WellnessCarol Rosenstein firmly believes that playing a musical instrument can “mend minds.” CNN reports that her nonprofit organization that uses music to help people battling…
Read MoreGains & Losses: How Older & Younger Adults Weigh Their Options
, Aging & WellnessOlder and younger adults evaluate choices differently. A study that earned a 2020 Silver Innovative Research on Aging Award revealed how this evaluation can change…
Read MoreOnline & On Edge: Older Adults’ Internet Use & Stress Levels during the Pandemic
, Aging & WellnessPast research has resulted in conflicting findings about the relationship between internet use and well-being among older adults. In a recent study of Israelis age…
Read MoreExtra Credit: The Cognitive Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessWhat happens when older adults go back to school? Researchers investigated the cognitive benefits of coursework for older adults in a study that earned a…
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