Nancy Griffin
The Magic of Massage for Aging Well
48% of all massage consumers got their last massage for health and wellness reasons. Despite numerous studies proving the power of touch...
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Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 5 min
Six Shifts Needed for Healthy Aging
This analysis by McKinsey Health Institute recognizes many people will live from two to three decades past their retirement age, where...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Horticultural Therapy Provides Measurable Benefits for Cognitive Impairment
Studies show that the use of plants, horticultural activities, and the natural environment to improve well-being, can reduce apathy and...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Quality Relationships Key to Overcoming "Social Frailty"
Those who are socially frail don’t have close relationships, can’t rely on others for help, aren’t active in community groups or...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Yale Study Shows Positive Age Beliefs Contribute to Recovery from Mild Cognitive Impairment
Findings suggest that age-belief interventions at individual and societal levels could increase the number of people who experience...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
U.S. News & World Report Releases Aging in Place with Assistive Tech Survey 2023
More than half (53%) of U.S. adults age 55 and older use some type of assistive or health-related technology. The two most widely used...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 3 min
Strong Social Network is Crucial for Brain Health
Study shows social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of dementia. A...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
6 Steps to Better Brain Health
Keeping our brains at their best takes more than just crossword puzzles & cognitive exercises...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Protect Your Brain: Become a Volunteer!
New study finds volunteering in late life may prevent cognitive decline. Volunteering in late life is associated with better cognitive...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Age Wave Study Debunks Aging Stereotypes
Today’s modern elders don’t feel over the hill; they’re just beginning to chart their course for their next great adventure. The New Age...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
Cardiovascular & Dementia Risk Go Hand in Hand
Study Shows Controlling Cardiovascular Risk Factors May Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Dementias. Results from a new study confirm the...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 5 min
Preparation, Flexibility and Willingness to Adapt Key to Aging Well
Americans see course corrections in health, family, purpose and finances as essential to thriving in retirement, Edward Jones and Age...
Nancy Griffin
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
Volunteering, Work, Education and Community Matter Most to Older Adults
McKinsey Health Institute study of those 55+ across 21 countries finds agreement about importance of having purpose, managing stress,...
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