A life filled with a carefree attitude and social activity could help reduce the risk of developing dementia in old age, new research suggests.
Social stress may speed immune system aging: study
Jun 27, 2022
Exposure to social stress including trauma and discrimination is associated with signs of accelerated immune system aging, a first-time study has found.
Depression is linked to accelerated aging
By
Ron Rajecki
Mar 27, 2023
Older adults with late-in-life depression are actually aging faster than their chronological peers, according to researchers at the University of Connecticut Center on Aging.
More education linked to slow aging, reduced death risk, landmark study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 08, 2024
More school translated to a slower pace of aging — a measure that translates to a 10% lower risk of dying, according to a new study.
Known risk factors don’t explain vast contrasts in cognitive abilities as we age: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2023
At age 54, key factors linked to cognitive abilities — such as education — explained only 38% of the variation in functioning among study participants.
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Larry Minnix’s 12 secrets to successful aging
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2018
Retired LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix has published his first book, an inspirational self-help volume for people of all walks of life, “Hallowed Ground: Stories of Successful Aging.” Reprinted...