They didn't get sharper by training their brains — they got sharper by removing the thing that was training their brains to never finish a thought.

“Being mindful is a great way to counteract the negative impact of the aging stereotype. Living in the moment and focusing on ...

While scientists have long known that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood is associated with biological symptoms of accelerated aging, emotional distress accounts for a significant portion of these ...

My childhood friend and I were recently having the “I can’t believe we’re in our 50s” discussion. We reviewed our friendship timeline, reflecting on everything from our childhood and college memories ...

A new study from Florida State University's Claude Pepper Center and Pepper Institute on Aging & Public Policy has shed new light on the importance of psychological resilience for aging adults ...

You can teach an old dog new tricks. Younger and older adults alike are able to adopt new socio-emotional behaviors. Even ...

Share on Pinterest What we eat could influence our psychological well-being as we age, research has shown. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy There is ongoing research on how food relates to mental ...

Refined low-fiber diets disrupt amygdala function and emotional memory in seniors, independent of high fat or sugar intake.

Placebo is a word with Latin origins meaning “I shall please,” while nocebo means “I shall harm.” More common is the understanding that a placebo is something that can influence positive results, ...