Aging & Wellness

Researchers are beginning to explore self-perceived usefulness and its impact on how we age. Specifically, Chinese researchers recently examined how older adults view their level…

A new study finds that older adults with high blood pressure who drink beet juice before exercising enjoy greater brain plasticity.

A cup of joe is a regular part of many people’s daily routines, but beyond helping us wake up, could that coffee be offering other…

Maintaining the ability to drive is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, and loss of this ability is associated with negative…

Participation in leisure activities has been associated with a number of positive cognitive, physical, and emotional outcomes as we age. However, we are still learning…

Recent research has shown a spotlight on ramifications on psychological well-being related to the way we conceive of our own futures, in addition to our…

Using longitudinal survey data that asked about book and newspaper/magazine reading separately, researchers recently looked at the association of reading with participants’ longevity, as well…

Previous research has shown that work complexity prior to retirement is associated with long-term cognitive benefits in retirement, but what about the impact of the…

A survey of caregivers of family members with dementia who had passed away showed that more than a third reported being unprepared for the death.…

Many older adults opt to pursue a number of artistic pursuits in their retirement. There have been previous reviews of older adults’ arts participation that…

In the Iliad, Homer said, “Light is the task when many share the toil.” Homer’s advice is sage and has stood the test of time.…

Health care students are usually exposed to older adults primarily in clinical settings such as hospitals or nursing homes. This can perpetuate negative stereotypes of…