Aging & Wellness

A growing body of research points to the role of low-grade chronic inflammation in accelerating biological aging, a process that has been termed inflamm-aging. A…

In a recent review of the stereotype threat that older adults face about their cognitive abilities, the author found that common factors observed in other…

The Dutch historian Johan Huizinga has suggested that play is “at the heart of human activity and is what gives meaning to life,” regardless of…

Numerous studies have found an association between physical activity and later cognitive performance, but most have relied on self-reported activity. A recent study tried to…

Over the years, research has demonstrated that human perception is never quite as simple as it appears. For example, we know data taken in through…

Adult playgrounds have long been popular in China, Japan, and parts of Europe and South America, and now the concept is increasingly being adopted in…

Do sleep patterns predict older adults’ likelihood of developing dementia? Researchers attempted to answer this question by looking at how sleep patterns reported by older…

Researchers are beginning to explore self-perceived usefulness and its impact on how we age. Specifically, Chinese researchers recently examined how older adults view their level…

A new study finds that older adults with high blood pressure who drink beet juice before exercising enjoy greater brain plasticity.

A cup of joe is a regular part of many people’s daily routines, but beyond helping us wake up, could that coffee be offering other…

Maintaining the ability to drive is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, and loss of this ability is associated with negative…

Participation in leisure activities has been associated with a number of positive cognitive, physical, and emotional outcomes as we age. However, we are still learning…