Aging & Wellness

Can Obesity Affect Brain Structure?
, Aging & Wellness

Obesity 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…

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Research Reveals Many “Hidden” Positive Impacts of Caregiving
, Caregiving

A recent literature review suggests that the effects on caregiving on informal, unpaid caregivers need to be reappraised. Much of the literature on caregiving emphasizes…

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Low Vitamin D Tied to Brain Molecules Responsible for Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness

While 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…

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An Examination of Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Having an Advance Directive
, Aging & Wellness

Due 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…

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Exercise Intention, Sense of Control & Perceived Constraints in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
, Aging & Wellness

Previous research has shown that exercise is an effective way of managing osteoarthritis for older adults. However, surveys also reveal that older adults with osteoarthritis…

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The Meaning of “Successful Aging” for a Diverse Population of Older Adults with Late-Life Disability
, Aging & Wellness

Researchers 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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