Nancy Griffin
Hugs Can Relieve Pain, Anxiety, and Depression, New Study Finds
Touch administered by objects such as social robots, stuffed animals, and body pillows also showed a measurable positive effect, albeit...
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Nancy Griffin
- May 11
- 2 min
Physical Activity in Nature Prevents Chronic Diseases, Saves Costs
At reported volumes of nature-based physical activity in the UK, the researchers estimate exercise in nature prevented 12,763 cases of...
Nancy Griffin
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Interactions with Dogs Relieve Stress and Improve Mental Focus
Research shows playing with and grooming with dogs positively alters brain waves, boosting both relaxation and concentration According to...
nancy1096
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Get up and Move! New Study Shows Sedentary Behavior Increases Mortality Risk
Risk of death increased by 30% for older women who sit for 11.7 hours or more per day, regardless of whether they exercise vigorously....
Nancy Griffin
- Dec 16, 2023
- 3 min
Vigorous Physical Activity Can Lower Risk of Dementia Deaths
New study show participating in vigorous physical activity reduces Alzheimer’s disease-related death compared to moderate physical...
Nancy Griffin
- Dec 16, 2023
- 2 min
Hearing Loss Associated with Subtle Brain Changes
Increased dementia risk associated with hearing impairment may come from compensatory brain changes Hearing loss affects more than 60% of...
Nancy Griffin
- Nov 16, 2023
- 3 min
Following the American Heart Association's “Life’s Essential 8” May Slow Biological Aging by 6 Years
Eating better, being more active, quitting tobacco, getting healthy sleep, managing weight, and controlling cholesterol, blood sugar and...
Nancy Griffin
- Oct 28, 2023
- 2 min
Purpose and Meaningful Engagement are Keys to Aging Well
McKinsey Health Institute analysis shows older adults are happier and healthier when they engage more in society A recent McKinsey Health...
nancy1096
- Oct 27, 2023
- 2 min
Two Thirds of Older Americans Regret Not Taking Care of their Health Earlier
Results also show that while most seniors tend to follow their doctor’s orders (79%), 14% will stray from their advice. The most common...
Nancy Griffin
- Sep 18, 2023
- 3 min
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...
Nancy Griffin
- Sep 16, 2023
- 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
- Sep 16, 2023
- 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
- Sep 16, 2023
- 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
- Sep 16, 2023
- 4 min
6 Steps to Better Brain Health
Keeping our brains at their best takes more than just crossword puzzles & cognitive exercises...
Nancy Griffin
- Sep 16, 2023
- 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...
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