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On the Move: Domestic Migration on the Increase among Older Adults
,When we think of migration, or people migrating, we may have an image of citizens from one country leaving to another, or even college students…
More Than Fun & Games: New Video Games Promise Brain Benefits
,Playing video games can be good for you. Scientists at UC San Francisco’s Neuroscape center have discovered that receiving certain interventions using video games can…
Exploring the Intersection of Life Satisfaction & Health
,Researchers have widely established that greater satisfaction with life as a whole is associated with better health. But little attention has been given to understanding…
Name That Tune: Musical Test May Help with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Decline
,A new pilot study is creating excitement, with some dynamic results that seem to suggest that quick and easy music tests can predict cognitive decline…
Mind Over Matter: Perceptions of Aging Are a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
,Your attitude toward aging matters. Research from several studies indicates that individuals with more positive attitudes toward aging tend to live longer, happier lives than…
Up, Up & Away: Older Adults Trading Work for Perks
,The travel industry is one that was substantially impacted by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most travelers have become very familiar with canceled…
Seeing Snacks as Sustenance: Resident Perceptions on the Nutritional & Psychological Value of Snacking
,Meeting nutritional needs is vital, not only for physical health but also for psychological well-being, autonomy, and quality of life. Although older adults can often…