Youthful self-perception boosts older adults’ health, study reveals
By
Donna Shryer
Apr 22, 2024
In the age-old quest for the fountain of youth, a new study reports that adults between the ages of 50 and 80 who see themselves as looking more youthful may also have a more positive outlook toward the...
Oral health indirectly linked to psychological well-being in older adults
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 31, 2024
Oral health has effects on the mental well-being of older adults, but not directly, according to a new report.
Study: Older adults lean on trust to make choices — which could make them more prone to scams
By
Kristen Fischer
Feb 14, 2024
A new study sheds light on why older adults tend to fall for financial scams — they depend more on trust when making choices, according to a report published last month in Scientific Reports.
Middle-aged Americans lonelier than European cohort, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 16, 2024
Americans who are between 45 and 65 are generally lonelier than people the same age who live in Europe, a recent study found. The study has important insights, as researchers are only starting to find...