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A lot of things are lost with age—our youth, cognitive processing speed, the hair on our heads. But for all these losses, it appears that…

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues facing older adults, with around 20 percent of adults over 65 reporting being depressed. Additionally,…

A number of studies have looked at the negative health consequences associated with spousal caregiving, but little attention has been paid to how the cognitive…

New research suggests that time spent perusing the Internet may actually reduce the probability of depression in older adults by as much as 33 percent.…

Artsy, demented, or both? It’s a question humans have asked of art and its creators since the beginning of time. While art stands among one…

Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to improve memory in older women with likely mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Now a research team…

Older adults can experience sharp declines in balance, strength, and general well-being. Between the ages of 30 and 70, adults experience a decrease in maximal…

A growing number of technology options that can support older adults in the aging process are being introduced. However, these technologies can be of little…

Participation in leisure activities has been shown to benefit the mental health of older adults, but it has not always been clear what mental health…

A recent study in Neurobiology of Aging attempted to further scientific understanding of how the aging process impacts the human capacity to empathize. While the…

How do you respond during positive experiences in your life? Sometimes, in the midst of a happy moment, we are already focused on the next…

The American Heart Association has released an assessment tool called Life’s Simple 7 that focuses on modifiable health behaviors, which can be used to promote…