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It might be tempting to focus on your ‘good days’. But here’s what to keep in mind when an assessor asks about your health and everyday life.
Caregivers often don’t recognize how much time, energy and effort is dedicated to their nutrition-related responsibilities, and many feel unprepared for them.
Canada’ aging population is a marker of national success, not a crisis. The question is whether we will seize this moment to build the strongest aging society in the world.
Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.
Bilingualism may interact with verbal memory and sex steroids to influence dementia risk in unexpected ways.
A few simple strategies can help older adults convey their needs to their health care provider.
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
Stipends paid to residents had unintended consequences.
Older adults whose diets consisted of only 15% ultraprocessed foods – rather than the usual 50% – had lower weight, insulin and cholesterol.
Are weighted vests more than a fitness fad? A health and exercise expert explains their potential benefits and limitations.
Movement is key to healthy aging, and Philadelphia offers pros and cons for seniors getting around the city.
Even post-pandemic lockdowns, online programs enhance access, supporting fitness and independence as women age.
Recent studies show that it’s possible to maintain good cognitive health as we age with certain leisure activities and pursuits that stimulate the brain.
Your sleep habits are reflected in your skin’s health and appearance.
Even small lifestyle changes – such as more social interaction and a better diet – can help reduce stress.
The study shows cognitive processing speed increased even when participants were moderately active.
Why do some people stay sharp into old age while others decline? The “orchid and dandelion” phenomenon may help reveal how tailored environments could drive better cognitive health for all.
Both men have faced criticism about what can appear to be obvious signs of aging, including questions about their memory and cognitive abilities.
It’s time for aerobics to share the spotlight with weightlifting as a form of exercise that promotes health and may be de rigueur as we age.
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Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida
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Regents and Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh
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Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
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PhD Candidate in Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida
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Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, Florida State University
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Professor, Kinesiology, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, McMaster University
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Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan
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Professor of Cognitive Psychology, Florida State University
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Postdoctoral fellow, Duke University
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Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University
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Speech Language Pathologist and Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist, Marcus Institute for Brain Health; Instructor, University of Colorado Anschutz
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Associate Professor of Medicine and Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine