Aging & Wellness

A number of studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lead to cognitive benefits. However, research had not directly examined the question of the specific…

Falls are a major concern for older adults, senior living providers, and many other aging services providers. A recent study shows that a class of…

A number of studies have shown an association between lifetime intellectual activity and cognitive decline. However, less is known about the impact of learning a…

With age comes experience, and, if we’re lucky, also some wisdom. But what about empathy? Said differently, does compassion for those dealing with life’s smorgasbord…

An increasing amount of evidence suggests that our emotional lives can have a significant impact on health outcomes. A recent study suggests that it is…

The relationship between patient and physician is one that becomes more important as adults get older and begin to approach later life. Aside from a…

Multiple areas of lifestyle have been associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline in older adults, which suggests that multidimensional programs for older adults aimed…

Accumulating research continues to show that social activity has a positive benefit on health and well-being, and multiple longitudinal studies have shown that more socially…

Many comedians have been credited with the theory that “comedy equals tragedy plus time.” Recently, however, a team of researchers has taken it upon themselves…

Older adults face a number of major financial challenges and decisions as they age, including living on a fixed income, ensuring that their savings will…

What’s the difference between healthy daydreaming about one’s meaning in the world and a homeless person who believes that he’s Jesus Christ? As is apparent…

An accumulating body of evidence suggests that a Mediterranean diet has a number of brain benefits. Recently, a group of researchers followed a population of…