So much for the stereotype of the older adult as an isolated, sad hermit. Age and happiness may increase together, according to new research that suggests many older adults are very happy as well as socially active.
The effects of older age on happiness are strong. Over a person’s life span an increase in happiness — [...]
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Your investment in health insurance is finally beginning to pay off.
The twinkle in your eye is only the reflection of the sun on your trifocals.
You finally got your head together, now your body is falling apart.
You don’t care where your spouse goes, just so you don’t have to go along.
It takes twice as long to [...]
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Ever wonder what your “inner slob” looks like? Thanks to this YouTube posting,
we now all know what you look like. Gawd! Pull yourself together, man!
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Statistics provided by AARP show that 90% of Americans over 50 want to stay in their own homes as they get older. Well, duh! However, the increasing complexity of tasks such as home repairs and driving has precipitated the formation of “aging in place” communities across the nation: groups of older adults, usually neighbors, who [...]
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Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs.
The study is based on dosing mice with resveratrol, an ingredient of some red wines. Some scientists are already taking resveratrol in [...]
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