Health & Wellness

Is Lower Stroke Risk Associated with a Mediterranean Diet?
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

An accumulating body of evidence suggests that a Mediterranean diet has a number of brain benefits. Recently, a group of researchers followed a population of…

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Is Personality Consistent over Time & into Old Age?
, Health & Wellness

Personality is a set of characteristics that many of us assume is relatively stable and constant over time. Recent research, however, questions this premise with…

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Age Is in the Eye of the Perceiver

Assessing our external world and the people in it is a daily activity we all engage in to navigate the terrain of life. Little research,…

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Sounding the Alarm on Cancer Symptoms
, Health & Wellness

Early detection and treatment of cancer is crucial in order for the spread of the disease to be kept to a minimum. In order for…

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Room for Improvement in Employers’ Health Care and Wellness Efforts

In light of the changes to the United States health care landscape as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Opinion Research…

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Your Early Morning Caffeine Fix May Be Less Demented Than You Think
, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Jordan Stein

Ever question your sanity after paying five dollars for a latte? Many of us have. Indeed, it’s not news to anyone that many adults cite…

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Want to Reduce Chronic Inflammation? Volunteer!
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Retirement & Workforce Aging

Inflammation is just a disease thing, right? And aren’t productive activities just ways that one may choose to spend one’s time? On the surface, there…

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Senior Sextistics

Believe it or not, in some circles, it’s still taboo to talk about sex. But it’s not hard to believe that there are basically no…

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Problem Relatives Could Spell Poor Health for Older Adults
, Aging & Social Factors, Health & Wellness

As October rolls out, many Americans are beginning to brace themselves for the cacophony of holiday cheer in the form of pumpkin spice lattes, Hallmark…

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“When I Was Your Age. . .”: Benefits of Reminiscence & Storytelling

You may recall stories your parents told you about when they were growing up. One poignant story my dad loved to tell my sister and…

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A Closer Look at Religion’s Role in Countering Depression
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues facing older adults, with around 20 percent of adults over 65 reporting being depressed. Additionally,…

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Whose Brains Benefit from Aerobic Exercise?
, Health & Wellness

Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to improve memory in older women with likely mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Now a research team…

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