Cannabis use is rising among older adults, fueled by expanded legalization and people increasingly turning to ...

A new study links repetitive negative thinking (RNT) to poorer cognitive function in older Chinese adults, raising questions about how certain thought patterns may impact brain health. Researchers ...

The elderly keep telling us: “Be positive, think positive. See how your life changes.” Turns out they need their advice more urgently than we do. A new wave of research is shedding light on how ...

Learning later in life isn't just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional ...

A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto shows that when older adults feel negatively about aging, they may lack confidence in their abilities to hear and remember things, and perform ...

Almost everyone experiences nostalgia for the eras they've lived through. Whether one misses old friends, the clothing, the music, or something else entirely, many people look at the past with ...

Age is one of the first things we recognize about a person—along with gender and race. In today's society, ageism remains one of the most pervasive yet often-overlooked forms of discrimination.