Active Aging

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…

Although participation in the arts has long been suggested as a beneficial activity for older adults, only recently has there been much formal study of…

Studies have shown that mid-life physical activity has been associated with better overall health of individuals at older ages. However, the impact of taking up…

Functional physical limitations are a significant risk factor for older adults, as they can lead to isolation, frailty, and increased risk for falls. Exercise training,…

There is a high priority on identifying preventive behaviors that can reduce rates of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Non-medical interventions to prevent or delay…

Research supports the common-sense notion that intellectual and physical activity are associated with mental well-being as we age. It is unclear, however, to what extent…

The loss of strength and muscle mass that tends to occur with aging can contribute to frailty, increased falls risk, and loss of functional ability.…

Exercise is known to contribute to healthy aging through physical benefits and overall quality of life, and appears increasingly likely to contribute to continued cognitive…

It is well established that physical activity contributes much to healthy aging. When a person increases his or her physical activity level, he or she…

Physical activity is an important component of healthy aging. Likewise, research on leisure activities suggests that participation in activities suited to one’s preferences and abilities…

Many studies have identified an association between cognitive activity and cognitive function. In other words, people who engage in mentally stimulating activities as they age…

Interventions are needed to address dementia and cognitive decline. A developing body of literature suggests that physical exercise might prevent, delay, or reduce the symptoms…