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The More You Know: A PSA on How to Be a Wiser Consumer of Scientific Research
, Cognitive Health, General Aging Research, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Jordan Stein, Older Adult ConsumersA recent study in Neurobiology of Aging attempted to further scientific understanding of how the aging process impacts the human capacity to empathize. While the…
Read MoreHow-Tos for Savoring the Joys in Life
, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Jennifer Smith, ResilienceHow do you respond during positive experiences in your life? Sometimes, in the midst of a happy moment, we are already focused on the next…
Read MoreReflections on Aging, Irony & Wisdom
, General Aging Research, Guest Contributors, Jordan Stein, Resilience“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”—Charlie Chaplin To paraphrase the wise comedian, life is ironic—a paradox that sometimes…
Read MoreWhat “Healthy Aging” & “Dying Slowly” Have in Common
, Health & WellnessAs my late grandmother used to say, “One day you’ll look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘when the hell did this happen?’” “This,”…
Read MoreNeighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Context & Health, UncategorizedIt has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Read MoreHow Participation in Sports Influences the Experience of Aging
, ResilienceA study in the Journal of Aging Studies explores how participation in sports influences older adults’ understanding of age and aging. In particular, the study…
Read MoreInactivity Has Risks Beyond a Lost Opportunity for Fitness
, Health & WellnessIt is well established that physical activity contributes much to healthy aging. When a person increases his or her physical activity level, he or she…
Read MoreAging Well Despite Chronic Illness
, Health & Wellness, ResiliencePhysical health is an important aspect of successful aging. However, given the fact that almost three-fourths of older adults in the United States have two…
Read MorePromoting Strength & Balance with Salsa Dancing
, Falls Reduction, Health & WellnessFalls are the main cause of injury among adults age 65 and better. Loss of postural control (the ability to maintain balance) and loss of…
Read MoreA Holistic, Technological Approach to Wellness
, Electronic Health (e-Health), Health & WellnessTo help older adults stay independent, researchers and clinicians are interested in both preventing and maintaining wellness. The term “wellness” usually includes several dimensions, such…
Read MoreA Closer Look at Aging & Cognitive Decline
, Cognitive HealthPopulation studies of aging and cognition reveal that age appears to be associated with cognitive decline. In other words, as a population ages, the average…
Read MoreAge Strong: Natural Bodybuilding and Narratives of Aging
, Health & WellnessThe field of narrative gerontology examines how the aging experience is influenced by broader cultural stories, specifically those regarding growing older. Narrative gerontologists argue that,…
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