Category: Aging

Study suggests regular volunteer work has benefits for the health and well-being of older adults

From the Elsevier press release: A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, takes a closer look at the benefits of volunteering to the health and well-being of… Read more »

Study looks at why some older adults remember better than others

From the Stanford University press release: Even among healthy people, a faltering memory is often an expected part of aging — but it’s not inevitable. “Some individuals exhibit remarkable maintenance… Read more »

Study suggests certain personality traits may affect risk of ‘pre-dementia’

From the Wiley press release: A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society examined five personality traits — neuroticism, extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness — and their links to… Read more »

Study suggests link between repetitive negative thinking and dementia risk

From the University College London press release: Persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, finds a new UCL-led study. In the study of people… Read more »

Study suggests exercise improves memory, boosts blood flow to brain

From the UT Southwestern Medical Center press release: Scientists have collected plenty of evidence linking exercise to brain health, with some research suggesting fitness may even improve memory. But what… Read more »

Study suggests aerobics may be a smart workout for brain regardless of age

From the American Academy of Neurology press release: It’s never too late to lace up some sneakers and work up a sweat for brain health, according to a study published… Read more »

Study suggests more berries, apples and tea may have protective benefits against Alzheimer’s

From the Tufts University press release: Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop… Read more »