
Aging & Wellness
Music Has Charms to Soothe a Savage Breast—and to Improve the Brain
,Music has a special place in our world; it adds a soundtrack to life that makes almost every moment more enjoyable. Music also has a…
Unexpected Roommate Matches: The Benefits of Intergenerational Roommate Arrangements
,Older adults and younger adults both desire to live independently but often struggle to achieve this goal. Consequently, multiple generations are taking inventory of their…
Ramps & Recreation: How Your (Indoor) Environment Can Impact Your Physical Activity
,Although previous research has demonstrated that features within the outdoor environment can impact physical activity, less research has focused specifically on indoor environments. There are…
Too Many “Senior Moments”: Examining the Effects of Everyday Ageism
,When we think of stereotypes, we may think of the negative impacts on the targeted group’s self-esteem, mental health, and self-perception. However, research in the…
It’s All Subjective: New Evidence Proves You Really Are as Young as You Feel
,A vast number of researchers and health care workers have extensively dedicated their time and money to addressing universal interests in maximizing recovery from rehabilitation.…
Whole Grains & Brain Gains: The Surprising Association between Dietary Fiber & Cognitive Function
,Exploring ways to maintain healthy cognitive function is a vital part of supporting aging well. A new study focused on higher dietary fiber intake as…
Speed Reading: Slower Gait Identified as a Risk Factor for Future Dementia
,How often during a walk do we monitor how fast we are moving? For many of us, we rarely ever consider our walking speed. Well,…
Time-Traveling in Your Armchair: Virtual Reality Technology Provides Reminiscence Therapy to Older Adults
,Imagine putting on a visual headset that transports you to the driveway of your childhood home without even leaving your chair. You may not physically…
Look on the Bright Side: Optimism Fosters Life Satisfaction in Older Adults with Activity Limitations
,Researchers from the Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University School of Public Health are sharing interesting findings from their study of the relationship…
A New (Virtual) Space for Older Adults
,Few can resist the urge to instantly check their phone, computer, or tablet when it beeps, alerting them that they have a notification on their…
We Met in Class: Forming Social Connections during Wellness-Related Virtual Learning Can Decrease Loneliness
,Although the COVID-19 pandemic shook societal norms to their core, it’s no surprise that the lives of older adults were especially hard hit. As one…
Exercise Your Options: Helpful App to Personalize Your Fitness Routine
,We hear time and time again that exercise is good for the mind, body, and spirit. Gerontologists prescribe exercise as an essential component to healthy…