YOLO: Aging and the pursuit of happiness
From the University of Chicago Press Journals media release: As human beings, we expend a great deal of time, money, and energy in the pursuit of happiness. From exotic travel to simply spending time with…
Are you a high achiever? Even the best products might leave you dissatisfied
From the University of Chicago Press Journals media release: Make the honor roll, go for the promotion, or try the tastiest entrée on the menu. In almost every facet of our culture, we are told…
Moderate exercise cuts stroke risk for women
From the American Heart Association media release: Women don’t need to run marathons or do intense aerobics to reduce their stroke risk. Moderate-intensity exercise — such as brisk walking or playing tennis — may do…
Loneliness is a major health risk for older adults
From the University of Chicago media release: Feeling extreme loneliness can increase an older person’s chances of premature death by 14 percent, according to research by John Cacioppo, professor of psychology at the University of…
Keep romance alive with double dates
From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology media release: Going on a double date may be more effective at reigniting passion in your own relationship than the classic candlelit dinner for two. According to…
American women fare worse than men following stroke
From the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center media release: The good news: More people survive stroke now than 10 years ago due to improved treatment and prevention. The bad news: Women who survive stroke have…
The content of our cooperation, not the color of our skin
From the UCSB media release: It’s widely acknowledged that a common threat unites people. Individuals who were previously separated by social class, race, or ethnicity come together, forming new cooperative alliances to defeat a common…
Head, neck injuries may increase stroke risk among trauma patients younger than 50
From the American Heart Association media release: Suffering an injury to the head or neck increases ischemic stroke risk three-fold among trauma patients younger than 50, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s…
Could restless sleep cause widespread pain in older folks?
From the Wiley media release: Researchers in the U.K. report that non-restorative sleep is the strongest, independent predictor of widespread pain onset among adults over the age of 50. According to the study published in…
Exhausted? It is the perfect time to make health decisions
From the University of Chicago Press Journals media release: From keeping up a daily exercise routine to eating healthy foods and avoiding impulse purchases, self-control is hard work. Ironically, when it comes to making decisions…