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A recent British study examined a number of social and economic factors to determine which were associated with the risk of harmful drinking habits in…

A number of studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lead to cognitive benefits. However, research had not directly examined the question of the specific…

Many older adults find themselves serving as unpaid or informal caregivers to spouses or family members, and a growing body of research has shown how…

Falls are a major concern for older adults, senior living providers, and many other aging services providers. A recent study shows that a class of…

A number of studies have shown an association between lifetime intellectual activity and cognitive decline. However, less is known about the impact of learning a…

“Aging societies reflect a triumph of science and technology over premature death.” So begins a recent article on optimizing health in today’s societies. While many…

Use of computers and similar technology has been associated with decreased feelings of loneliness and depression, and increased feelings of independence and personal growth; however,…

Close your eyes and imagine your favorite room in your home. Now, imagine leaving that space and never being able to come back. This brief…

With age comes experience, and, if we’re lucky, also some wisdom. But what about empathy? Said differently, does compassion for those dealing with life’s smorgasbord…

An increasing amount of evidence suggests that our emotional lives can have a significant impact on health outcomes. A recent study suggests that it is…

In discussions of how to address the public health challenge of dementia, three concepts emerge: dementia capable, dementia friendly, and dementia positive. Each of these…

Robert Kane from the University of Minnesota’s Division of Health Management and Policy recently published “A New Long-Term Care Manifesto,” in which he argues for…