Aging & Wellness

Going to Extremes: Older Adults Are Testing Their Limits with Extreme Sports
, Aging & Wellness

Now more than ever, older adults are testing their physical limits by engaging in sports more commonly practiced by young people, such as surfing, skiing,…

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Don’t Let the Cat out of the Bag: The Truth about Pet Ownership’s Effect on Chronic Stress
, Aging & Wellness

Many pet owners—and researchers—would claim that pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Recent research looks to further support this assertion by studying how pet…

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Nature Versus Nurture: The Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors & Genetics on Memory Decline
, Aging & Wellness

It’s difficult to escape the fact that memory declines with age. Luckily, many studies suggest that cognitive decline can be slowed down by engaging in…

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Imagining Games without Age Advisories: The Benefits of Intergenerational Play
, Aging & Wellness

Social service leaders, public officials, and academic researchers have all noticed how intergenerational interactions between children and older adults are reciprocally beneficial. When partnered, children…

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Let’s Get Everyone Moving: Intervention Sets Older Women on a Healthier Journey
, Aging & Wellness

Although regular physical exercise is vital for everyone’s health, two groups tend to fall well below the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: woman and older…

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Painting the Town: An Art Exhibit of Works by Older Artists Hits San Francisco
, Aging & Wellness

Although not new to the scene, Art With Elders is taking the West Coast with force! Broadway World reports on a new partnership throughout the…

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The “Glass Half Full” Perspective: How Optimism Affects Longevity in Women
, Aging & Wellness

We may all be inclined to think that optimism is good for us in some way. In fact, we are surrounded by positive messaging promoting…

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“I’m Not Grandma, I’m Glamma (Glamorous Grandma)”: How Language Shapes Perceptions of Aging
, Aging & Wellness

Changes in language trigger changes in social perceptions over time, including language addressing aging and older adults. In a study that earned a Bronze 2022…

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Keeping Calm & Carrying On: Older Adults Experience Less Stress Than Younger Adults
, Aging & Wellness

Researchers have notoriously indicated that older adults are more resilient than younger adults. A new study indicates that they are also less likely to experience…

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TRENDING NOW: More Older Adults are “Unretiring”
, Aging & Wellness, Trending Now

Prior reports have revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many older adults retiring early. A Spectrum News article has that number specifically at 3…

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A Life of Leisure? How Lifelong Education, Work & Even Leisure Can Impact Cognitive Aging
, Aging & Wellness

Researchers have previously looked at biological or neurological factors to explore cognitive wellness. However, there still is not a clear picture of why there are…

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Perchance To Dream: How Short Sleep Is Associated with Risk of Multimorbidity in Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness

One third of a human’s life is devoted to sleep. Most of us know how important sleep is, but perhaps we do not know how…

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