Yale Study of 11,000 Older Adults Finds Nearly Half Actually Improved Cognitively or Physically Over 12 Years

Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age

A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline. Researchers found that people with more positive attitudes about getting older were significantly more likely to show these gains.

Study: Declining Physical Activity in Older Adults May Signal Cognitive Changes

(NaturalNews) A study published in JAMA Network Open has found an association between memory decline and reduced physical activity in adults aged 50 and older. The ...

Want a younger brain? Exercise in your 40s may help.

Regular exercise during midlife makes brains functionally younger. That’s the bracing conclusion of a new study of 130 inactive men and women, most in their 40s. Some began a simple, aerobic exercise program. Others didn’t. At the end of a year, the exercisers’ brains appeared more youthful on scans than they had been at the []

What Activities Help Support Cognitive Wellness as You Age?

Cognitive wellness is an important part of overall well-being as people grow older. While changes in memory and thinking can occur naturally over time, many older adults look for ways to keep their minds engaged and maintain a strong sense of purpose in their daily lives. Engaging in meaningful experiences, learning new things, and maintaining []

Research Says This Could Be Key To Slowing Down Mental Aging

The good news is, it's doable.