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Can Obesity Affect Brain Structure?
, Aging & WellnessObesity 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…
Read MoreResearch Reveals Many “Hidden” Positive Impacts of Caregiving
, CaregivingA recent literature review suggests that the effects on caregiving on informal, unpaid caregivers need to be reappraised. Much of the literature on caregiving emphasizes…
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Tied to Brain Molecules Responsible for Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessWhile 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…
Read MoreAn Examination of Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Having an Advance Directive
, Aging & WellnessDue 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…
Read MoreExercise Intention, Sense of Control & Perceived Constraints in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
, Aging & WellnessPrevious research has shown that exercise is an effective way of managing osteoarthritis for older adults. However, surveys also reveal that older adults with osteoarthritis…
Read MoreThe Meaning of “Successful Aging” for a Diverse Population of Older Adults with Late-Life Disability
, Aging & WellnessResearchers have defined a number of criteria related to the concept of “successful aging,” which usually include the absence of disease and disability, maintaining a…
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