Category: Aging

Study suggests teens and older adults may tend to lack attention in social situations

From the University of Kent press release: New research led by the University of Kent has found that adolescents and older adults pay less attention to social cues in real-world… Read more »

Study suggests meditative practice and spiritual wellbeing may preserve cognitive function in aging

From the IOS Press press release: It is projected that up to 152 million people worldwide will be living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by 2050. To date there are no… Read more »

Study suggests Mediterranean diet might protect against memory loss and dementia

From the DZNE – German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases press release: In Alzheimer’s disease, neurons in the brain die. Largely responsible for the death of neurons are certain protein deposits… Read more »

Study suggests feeling younger buffers older adults from stress, protects against health decline

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer… Read more »

Study suggests resolving arguments by end of day may have major impact on overall health

From the Oregon State University press release: A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement… Read more »

Study suggests link between dietary fiber and depression partially explained by gut-brain interactions

From the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) press release: Fiber is a commonly recommended part of a healthy diet. That’s because it’s good for your health in so many ways… Read more »

Study suggests self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults

From the Duke University press release: Self-control, the ability to contain one’s own thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and to work toward goals with a plan, is one of the personality… Read more »