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Why Middle-Aged Americans Are in Crisis
There’s plenty of research on children and young adults, and plenty of research on senior citizens, but what about middle-aged people? It can sometimes feel like they’re the forgotten middle child of generational studies. But
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Is The Key To Better Aging All In Our Mind?
Cheese and wine aren’t the only things that get better with age: many older adults also show significant improvements in their physical and cognitive health over time, according to a new study. The reason why seems
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How to Build the Mindset Now Proven to Slow Ageing
… Dr Becca Levy, a professor of public health and psychology, lit the touchpaper of this research at the turn of the millennium. As a young graduate student, she had just spent a semester in
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Phone And Computer Time May Actually Be Good for Your Aging Brain
You might think spending time on your smartphone or computer is bad for your brain. Indeed, “brain rot” — the slang term for a mental decline caused by mindlessly consuming social media or digital dreck
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Learning Another Language May Slow Brain Aging, Huge New Study Finds
Speaking multiple languages could slow down brain ageing and help to prevent cognitive decline, a study of more than 80,000 people has found. The work, published in Nature Aging on 10 November, suggests that people who are
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My Sense of Taste is Dulling as I Age. Can I Stop It?
All senses decline with age, but taste loss is surprisingly common. A 2016 study estimated that about three-fourths of older adults have taste issues — more than any other sensory deficit. … While short-term issues like congestion
