Resilience

How we handle adversity can have big effect on how adverse events affect us. In light of this, researchers have turned their attention to resilience,…

How do you respond during positive experiences in your life? Sometimes, in the midst of a happy moment, we are already focused on the next…

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”—Charlie Chaplin To paraphrase the wise comedian, life is ironic—a paradox that sometimes…

Previous studies have led researchers to consider having a purpose in life as an indicator of healthy aging. One reason for this was the association…

Their bodies and minds are slowly deteriorating, yet research consistently finds that older adults say they’re happier on average than people half their age. So,…

A recent study by Michael Poulin and colleagues in the American Journal of Public Health looks at the impact that giving to others can have…

A study in the Journal of Aging Studies explores how participation in sports influences older adults’ understanding of age and aging. In particular, the study…

Physical health is an important aspect of successful aging. However, given the fact that almost three-fourths of older adults in the United States have two…

Adequate nutrition is crucial for healthy aging. Older adulthood often brings many social and health changes that can make it difficult to sustain a healthy…

A recent study published in Psychology and Aging further supports that the aging process positively contributes to older adults’ ability to preserve their affective well-being.…

A study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin revealed a new link between older adults’ ability to effectively cope with regrets and engaging in…

A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology lends a fresh perspective to Friedrich Nietzsche’s famous quote, “That which does not…