A British charity called Age UK created an index of well being based on survey data from 15,000 residents over age 60. Researchers found that 40 social and economic indicators are the most useful for estimating a person’s overall quality...
A new documentary about dementia premiers on Netflix May 1. The author points out, with a quote from the filmmaker, why this is an important topic for everyone to learn more about: The documentary should appeal to all ages,...
Recent research from Mayo Clinic, which teamed up with the University of Minnesota, may have uncovered the secret to staying young while aging. Learn what their research into cells has led them to discover and how this...
"Oh my, where did the time go?!?" Have you ever exclaimed that after looking up from doing something and realizing that several hours had slipped by? Losing track of time is part of the experience of being in flow. We...
New research in a field of study called nutrigenomics, scientists are learning how variations in our genes determine how well our bodies metabolize certain foods and nutrients. People who have tried it have had positive results. Â This appears to...
Three key factors contribute to the quality of life at older ages: sound financial resources, good health, and social interactions. In-depth interviews with U.S. and Canadian older retirees as well as their adult children offer new insights into how...
A generation ago, IBM did a study of their pensioners and found that their average retiree didn’t make it past the 24th pension check.
John E. Lang, a petroleum engineer and 45-year employee of a...
Retirement doesn’t always turn out the way people think, primarily because this stage of life can intersect with an avalanche of activity that causes a massive amount of stress, worry and anxiety. The article looks at some scientific evidence to...
The video shows some of the ways artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is helping in healthcare- and particularly with some of the issues with aging. I especially like how technology allows those who aren't able to get out to...
The transition to retirement can be a shock to many people. With some planning, you can make this transition without it being such a jolt!
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