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A Giving Heart: How Helping Behaviors Affect Cardiovascular Risk in Men & Women
, Aging & WellnessEngaging in helping behaviors has been suggested to benefit the giver as well as the recipient. A recent study looked at what impact three types…
Read MoreSexuality Matters: Health Disparities between Sexual Minority Women & Heterosexuals
, Aging & WellnessSexual minorities can face a number of social challenges such as marginalization, discrimination, and stigma, which generally have been associated with various negative health outcomes.…
Read MoreLifestyle vs. Genetics: Factors in Building Memory Resilience & Reducing Risk of Dementia
, Aging & WellnessIndividuals with the genes APOE and CLU have been shown to have higher risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia; however, a growing body of…
Read MoreHear Ye! Hear Ye! Hearing Loss Linked to Disability, Dementia, Depression
, Aging & WellnessSome degree of hearing loss affects approximately 30 percent of those age 65 and better and between 70 and 90 percent of those 85 and…
Read MoreToy Story: What Happens When Those with Dementia Engage with a Robotic Stuffed Animal?
, Aging & WellnessRobotic technology has been employed in a variety of ways, but perhaps the most cuddly implementation is in social robotic pets. One such pet that…
Read MoreLaugh It Off: Exercise + Laughter Equals Benefits for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessIn light of research that suggests enjoyment is a predictor of physical activity participation in older adults, a recent study examined whether an exercise program…
Read MoreWhat Works? A Type of Brain Training Associated with Reduced Dementia Risk
, Aging & WellnessThe Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study followed 2,802 older adults who were assigned to one of three types of cognitive…
Read MoreHelp from Man’s Best Friend: Dog Ownership Is Good for Your Heart & Your Longevity
, Aging & Wellness, UncategorizedAmong the records kept by the Swedish government on its citizens are dog ownership, the number of individuals in a household, and cause of death.…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Picking Up Pickleball
, Aging & WellnessPickleball, an easy-to-learn sport that is growing in popularity, is bringing generations together and keeping older adults healthy. The game is similar to tennis, but…
Read MoreThe Write Stuff: Keeping a Journal & Risk of Late-Life Dementia
, Aging & WellnessPrior brain health research has shown that intellectual engagement is associated with lower risk of dementia. Additionally, in the well-known “nun study” on aging and…
Read MoreDiscrimination, Depression & Dementia: A Closer Look at How Race & Ethnicity Impact Memory Loss
, Aging & WellnessResearch has shown that African Americans and Hispanics are at increased risk of dementia, even when cardiovascular and socioeconomic factors are taken into account. What…
Read MoreConga for Cognition: Dance Lessons & Brain Health
, Aging & WellnessFor older adults looking for an activity to improve both their brain health and balance, dance classes may be worth a try. Findings from a…
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