Aging Articles

How to Web Enable Seniors

Friday, November 6th, 2009
The information age has arrived. Cell phones and word processors rule. However, for an important population segment, the ability to use new technology is ...

Retirement Improves Sleep

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
A new study shows that sleep difficulties diminish significantly after retirement. Researchers believe this general improvement in sleep is associated with the removal of work-related demands and stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement. Results ...

Work Stress Peaks During Middle Age

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
A new study by UK scientists suggest the stress levels at work peak when we ...

Baby Boomers Maybe Not Narcissistic

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Although the popular inclination is to portray baby boomers as whiners, complainers and narcissists, a new study suggests the ...

Brain Imaging of Early Stage Parkinson’s

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
A research team from the University of Illinois at Chicago plans to use cutting-edge technology to ...

Internet Training Stimulates Brain Function

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
A new UCLA study finds that middle-aged and older adults with little Internet experience were able to improve decision-making ...

Antioxidant May Slow Parkinson’s

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
An analysis of data garnered from a two-decade-old trial has confirmed findings from a recent investigation that suggests the antioxidant urate may slow the ...

Recognize Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Future strategies to address Alzheimer’s disease hinge on the ability to improve early diagnosis. A new report suggests cognitive abilities other than ...

Sexually Satisfied Women Report More Vigor

Thursday, October 1st, 2009
A new study finds that women who rate themselves as sexually satisfied score higher on a survey for overall psychological well-being, ...

Fear of Back Pain May Cause Pain

Friday, September 25th, 2009
Caregivers of the sick or elderly have a difficult task from both a physical and emotional standpoint. On occasion, the necessity ...