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Older adults continue to report higher wellbeing despite the heightened risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic. More
Older Adults Maintain Emotional Advantage Amid COVID-19
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Education provides little protection against the onset of cognitive declines but can boost the cognitive skills. [August 10, 2020] More
Schooling Is Critical for Cognitive Health Throughout Life
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In March, Lisbeth Nielsen took over leadership of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research at the National Institute on Aging (NIA). More
A New Force for Behavioral Science in Aging Research
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Big Data involving thousands and thousands of participants is enabling researchers to track the development of different cognitive skills across the lifespan with increasing accuracy. And the results of these studies bring light to some surprising — and perhaps heartening — findings about the aging brain. More
The Cognitive Upside of Aging
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In exploring aging societies around the world, psychological scientists find significant variability in social relationships and family structures, individuals’ needs and expectations, and potential solutions for maintaining quality of life. Declining fertility rates and each country’s unique situational context point to the need for flexibility with regard to policy development related to aging. More
How Age Magnifies Experience: Deconstructing Cross-Cultural Differences in Aging
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Longitudinal research reveals that self-reported feelings of well-being tend to increase with age, but that a person’s overall level of well-being depends on when he or she was born. More
Happiness Increases with Age, Across Generations
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Bilingualism appears to have a positive influence cognitive reserve — the way the brain responds to neuropathological damage. More
Bilingualism and the Aging Brain
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Older adults are encouraged to stay active to keep their minds sharp. But new findings from a longitudinal study suggests that only demanding activities — such as learning photography — will benefit cognitive functioning. More
Learning New Skills Keeps an Aging Mind Sharp
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Although thinking about dying can cause considerable angst, research suggests that the actual emotional experiences of the dying are both more positive and less negative than people expect More
Emotions Expressed by the Dying Are Unexpectedly Positive
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Having a happy spouse can lead to a longer marriage, and now study results show that it’s associated with a longer life, too. More
People With Happy Spouses May Live Longer
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Accumulating evidence suggests that providing social support for others can benefit caregivers, boosting feelings of social connection. More
Caring for Others Can Bring Benefits