Aging & Wellness

Last year, InvestigAge reported on the initial findings from a study titled the Synapse Project , which showed that older adults who engaged in highly…

With increasing attention being paid to brain health for older adults and an increasing number of products promoting brain fitness in the marketplace, more and…

Muscle loss in older adults reduces their mobility and increases risks for falls, fractures, disability, and heart disease. Preventing or reversing the loss of muscle…

Research has identified a number of factors associated with subjective well-being. In particular, studies have shown that physical health, functional limitations, and self-rated health all…

The myriad of factors that lead one person to age well compared to another are seemingly infinite. One of the newer factors receiving attention on…

Social isolation is an ongoing concern within the aging services sector, and research has shown that both actual and perceived social isolation have been associated…

Prior research has shown that exposure to some positive portrayals of aging can affect have positive outcomes consequences in for older adults, such as better…

Can being physically close be “too close” for some individuals in intimate romantic relationships, leading to relationship dysfunction? Recent research published in the Journal of…

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” – Christopher Germer Being…

A significant number of adults at any age struggle with mental illness, and health care providers have a number of options for treating a diagnosed…

Mobility and risk of falls are major concerns for older adults. For hospital staff, mobility is a major factor in decisions about discharging older adults…

A recent British study examined a number of social and economic factors to determine which were associated with the risk of harmful drinking habits in…