Aging & Wellness
Researchers Discover “Senior Coolness” Factor in Aging Well
A team of German researchers recently undertook a research project which examined both media representations of older adults and older adults’ ideas of what it…
Can Obesity Affect Brain Structure?
Obesity has been identified as a significant risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease in humans, and animal studies have shown obesity to…
Low Vitamin D Tied to Brain Molecules Responsible for Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
While the importance of vitamin D for bone health is well-known, new evidence suggests that it also plays an important role in the brain. Vitamin…
An Examination of Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Having an Advance Directive
Due to the lack of questions about end-of-life issues on major ongoing national surveys, little is known about how attitudes and behaviors toward end-of-life matters…
Exercise Intention, Sense of Control & Perceived Constraints in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
Previous research has shown that exercise is an effective way of managing osteoarthritis for older adults. However, surveys also reveal that older adults with osteoarthritis…
The Meaning of “Successful Aging” for a Diverse Population of Older Adults with Late-Life Disability
Researchers have defined a number of criteria related to the concept of “successful aging,” which usually include the absence of disease and disability, maintaining a…
Greater Life Expectancy in the United States Also Associated with More Quality Years of Life
Life expectancy has been steadily increasing in the United States, but it has been unclear how this longer life span impacts quality of life for…
New Brain Scanning Methods Show Cognitive Benefits of Drinking Cocoa
A recent study in the journal Neurology provides some exciting evidence on potential cognitive benefits of drinking cocoa. The study of 60 older adults showed that cocoa…
Trait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
Decreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Group Meetings Versus Home Visits
In a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
Early neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
Providing care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
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