Aging & Wellness

There is growing evidence that nutrition not only plays a role in disease prevention, it can also impact mental health. A recent study of more…

Research suggests that generosity increases with age. One reason suggested for this is that older adults may be more motivated to provide assistance to individuals…

Although much evidence suggests that physical activity has physical and psychological benefits for older adults, less is known about how types of activity and time…

In order to design and implement successful lifestyle interventions for older adults, it’s important to understand the mechanisms that contribute to their success. A recent…

The nature of committed relationships is changing for many older adults. “Living Apart Together” is an increasingly common type of relationship in which couples do…

A recent study attempted to identify differences in monetary decision-making behaviors between older and younger adults. The authors were interested in two factors: decision quality,…

Self-esteem (SE) is an important attribute at any age. That said, does it remain the same into later life? What’s more, how do researchers measure…

A number of studies have shown a positive association between cognitively stimulating activities and later cognitive function. However, few of these studies look at the…

A growing body of research points to the role of low-grade chronic inflammation in accelerating biological aging, a process that has been termed inflamm-aging. A…

In a recent review of the stereotype threat that older adults face about their cognitive abilities, the author found that common factors observed in other…

The Dutch historian Johan Huizinga has suggested that play is “at the heart of human activity and is what gives meaning to life,” regardless of…

Numerous studies have found an association between physical activity and later cognitive performance, but most have relied on self-reported activity. A recent study tried to…