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Dance classes are not only fun, but they may also benefit your well-being. A dance class may improve your physical fitness, cognitive functioning, and mood,…

A new study is combining the unique effectiveness of horticultural therapy with depression found in older adults. On its own, horticultural therapy has been widely…

Although music has been acknowledged as a form of therapy, the mechanisms for which music benefits the aging process is unclear. Scientists know that parts…

Research has found that greater loneliness is associated with a higher risk for health challenges such as cardiovascular disease or poor mental health. Given that…

As older adults create their own unique ways to age during their retirement years, a new trend amongst older adults is making its appearance. Dwell…

In an interesting turn of events, researchers from New York University are positing that regular internet use may be linked to lower dementia risks in…

Eating more healthfully offers myriad benefits. For example, eating healthier can lead to a stronger immune system, lower risk of disease, better sleep, and improved…

Learning new skills, such as a practicing a new language or playing an instrument, has been shown to have many different kinds of benefits for…

Do you ever get nostalgic about the board games you used to play as a kid? Do you ever have difficulty coming up with games…

Vast amounts of research indicate that both exercise and meditation are good for you. Yoga is one of the few activities that promotes the benefits…

Research has long linked physical activity and exercise as preventative factors against dementia. But researchers are now considering whether exercising alone or with others may…

Physical activity, while an important part of wellness, can be inaccessible for some older adults. To address the need for more accessible physical activity programs,…