Tag: aging

Study suggests combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk

From the NIH/National Institute on Aging press release: Combining more healthy lifestyle behaviors was associated with substantially lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease in a study that included data from nearly… Read more »

Study links repeated head impacts to later-life depression symptoms, worse cognitive function

From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: Scientists have long believed that a single traumatic brain injury (TBI) earlier in life may contribute to problems with memory, thinking… Read more »

Study links COVID-19 loneliness to elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults

From the Bar-Ilan University press release: Although social distancing is crucial in thwarting the spread of COVID-19, isolation and the ensuing loneliness may be severely detrimental for older adults. A… Read more »

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 »