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Why purpose might be a better goal than happiness
Happiness is the subject of countless quotations, slogans, self-help books and personal choices. It is also being taken seriously by national governments and organisations like the United Nations, as something societies should aim for. Focusing on one’s own happiness can … Continue reading
Having close friends may stave off mental decline
New research, published in the journal PLOS One, shows that keeping strong friendships into old age may stave off mental decline. Maintaining friendships into old age may keep us mentally agile, suggests new research. The new study was carried out by researchers … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Brain, Friendship
Tagged aging, brain, friendship
What happens to the brain as we age?
Brain aging is inevitable to some extent, but not uniform; it affects everyone, or every brain, differently. Slowing down brain aging or stopping it altogether would be the ultimate elixir to achieve eternal youth. Is brain aging a slippery slope … Continue reading
Cognitive training can reduce the rate of cognitive aging
The neural mechanisms underlying the restorative effects of cognitive training on aging brains remain unclear. To address this issue, we examined the relationship between changes in spontaneous brain activity and cognitive performance that occur after cognitive training. Participants were older adults who … Continue reading
Effects of music on cognitive function, mood and quality of life in older adults
Reading music and playing a musical instrument is a complex activity that comprises motor and multisensory (auditory, visual, and somatosensory) integration in a unique way. Music has also a well-known impact on the emotional state, while it can be a … Continue reading
Why more grandparents are raising their grandchildren
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 is Grandparents Day. Many grandparents will receive loving cards, calls and emails from their grandchildren. However, a significant number of grandparents – approximately 2.9 million – will do exactly what they do every day. They will … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Grandparents
Tagged aging, Grandparents
Ageing in harmony: why the third act of life should be musical
It’s never too late to pick up a musical instrument. In fact there are many reasons why it’s a great idea, particularly in old age. We normally hear about reasons to increase music education for children, and for good cause. … Continue reading
Diverse Aging and Health Inequality by Race and Ethnicity
Although gerontologists have long embraced the concept of heterogeneity in theories and models of aging, recent research reveals the importance of racial and ethnic diversity on life course processes leading to health inequality. This article examines research on health inequality … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Health, Inequality
Tagged aging, health, inequality
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging and Culture
Research into the cognitive neuroscience of aging has revealed exciting and unexpected changes to the brain over the lifespan. However, studies have mostly been conducted on Western populations, raising doubts about the universality of age-related changes. Cross-cultural investigation of aging … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Brains, Cognition, Cognitive neuroscience, Culture
Tagged aging, brain, cognition, cognitive neuroscience, culture
Perspectives on the Future of the Sociology of Aging
Along with economic changes, the social context within which older individuals and families function is also changing, affecting, among other things, the nature of certain types of social relationships and institutions that provide part of the support infrastructure available to … Continue reading
