Accentuate The Positive: Tricks And Tips For An Upbeat Attitude
March 22, 2023
There’s no doubt that a positive attitude can support healthier aging. In fact, studies show that staying positive and optimistic as you get older can be as health-promoting for you as exercising or eating well. And as we’ve previously noted, Yale professor Becca Levy’s research has found that positive attitudes…
Age Debate: Does It Matter How Old You Actually Look Or Feel?
March 8, 2023
You may remember (especially if you feel your memory is good for your age!) that about a year ago, we published a post about the significant number of people who subjectively feel younger than their chronological age. As that post made clear, many people feel younger than the calendar tells…
New Friends: The Work Of Finding and Nurturing Friendships
January 4, 2023
The writer Paolo Coelho once wrote, “Friendship isn’t a big thing—it’s a million little things.” The value of friendships throughout your life, but especially as you get on in years, is truly underestimated. Both your physical and mental health benefit when friends are an integral part of your life, not…
Embracing Aging: The Power Of A Positive Attitude
November 16, 2022
There’s a lot in the world to be anxious about these days, and that doesn’t even include your own personal set of challenges and losses as you get older. There’s no doubt that similar to childbirth, you never really know what getting older will be like until you actually go…
Solely And Lonely: The Impact Of Loneliness On Your Health And Well-Being
October 5, 2022
We spend a lot of time and attention focusing on aspects of physical health and how eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient sleep, or keeping your body moving are essential for aging in a healthier way. What may not get enough attention, however, are the psychological factors that can also…
A Glass Half Full: Why Optimism May Be Your Ticket To Longevity
June 15, 2022
We’ve noted it before and we can now say it again: Looking on the bright side of life may allow you to experience a better and longer life. Two newly reported studies seem to confirm that those of us who take an optimistic view toward life may be rewarded with…