Aging & Wellness

One of the activities that research has associated with older adults maintaining or increasing cognitive functioning is formal volunteering. Researchers recently looked at the association…

For many older adults, functional limitations such as limited mobility or even a moratorium of driving have been shown to lead to decreased social activity.…

A number of studies have associated the impact of physical environment on health outcomes, but one area that has received little attention is how characteristics…

A recent study of four different exercise classes showed that physical fitness isn’t the only benefit that such courses can provide. Participant surveys and brain…

A recent study investigated changes in how we taste flavors as we age. The authors found that not only do older adults find flavors less…

Recently, a collaboration between a university and a Life Plan Community has created a unique educational program that builds on the life experience and knowledge…

Previous research on aging has shown that positive attitudes toward aging can have multiple benefits for health and well-being, but it has not been clear…

Volunteering by older adults not only provides important societal benefits, but has also been shown to have positive impacts on the health of those who…

Ageism, inaccurate media portrayals, and lack of adequate education on aging all combine to produce a number of misconceptions about aging. In light of the…

There is growing evidence that nutrition not only plays a role in disease prevention, it can also impact mental health. A recent study of more…

Research suggests that generosity increases with age. One reason suggested for this is that older adults may be more motivated to provide assistance to individuals…

Although much evidence suggests that physical activity has physical and psychological benefits for older adults, less is known about how types of activity and time…