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Is Lower Stroke Risk Associated with a Mediterranean Diet?
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessAn accumulating body of evidence suggests that a Mediterranean diet has a number of brain benefits. Recently, a group of researchers followed a population of…
Read MoreIs Personality Consistent over Time & into Old Age?
, Health & WellnessPersonality is a set of characteristics that many of us assume is relatively stable and constant over time. Recent research, however, questions this premise with…
Read MoreAge Is in the Eye of the Perceiver
, General Aging Research, Health & Wellness, Jordan Stein, Jorie Stein, Social Relationships and HealthAssessing our external world and the people in it is a daily activity we all engage in to navigate the terrain of life. Little research,…
Read MoreSounding the Alarm on Cancer Symptoms
, Health & WellnessEarly detection and treatment of cancer is crucial in order for the spread of the disease to be kept to a minimum. In order for…
Read MoreRoom for Improvement in Employers’ Health Care and Wellness Efforts
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Policy, Regulation & News, Workforce DevelopmentIn light of the changes to the United States health care landscape as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Opinion Research…
Read MoreYour Early Morning Caffeine Fix May Be Less Demented Than You Think
, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Jordan SteinEver 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…
Read MoreWant to Reduce Chronic Inflammation? Volunteer!
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Retirement & Workforce AgingInflammation 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…
Read MoreSenior Sextistics
, Health & Wellness, Jorie Stein, Sexuality & Aging, Social Relationships and HealthBelieve 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…
Read MoreProblem Relatives Could Spell Poor Health for Older Adults
, Aging & Social Factors, Health & WellnessAs October rolls out, many Americans are beginning to brace themselves for the cacophony of holiday cheer in the form of pumpkin spice lattes, Hallmark…
Read More“When I Was Your Age. . .”: Benefits of Reminiscence & Storytelling
, Ageism in Research, Health & Wellness, Intergenerational Programs, Jordan Stein, Jorie Stein, Social Relationships and HealthYou may recall stories your parents told you about when they were growing up. One poignant story my dad loved to tell my sister and…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Religion’s Role in Countering Depression
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessDepression is one of the most common mental health issues facing older adults, with around 20 percent of adults over 65 reporting being depressed. Additionally,…
Read MoreWhose Brains Benefit from Aerobic Exercise?
, Health & WellnessBoth 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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