A new study shows that people who are socially active and not easily stressed may be less likely to develop dementia.The study found that people who were not socially active but calm and relaxed had a 50 percent lower risk of developing dementia compared with people who were isolated and prone to distress. The dementia risk was also 50 percent lower for people who were outgoing and calm compared to those who were outgoing and prone to distress.

Neurology, January 20, 2009

New UCLA research suggests that for seniors age 70 and older, socioeconomic status does not play a major role in the brain’s continued ability to function. However, seniors who have never been married and widowers seem to perform more poorly as they age. Click here to read article.

Research suggests that despite genetic make-up environmental factors, such as divorce and depression, can add years to a person’s perceived age. Click here to read the article.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, February 2009

A new study finds that the onset of physical disability boosts marital happiness more often than not. Click here to read the article.

Research on Aging,  January 2009

The Fitness for the Ageing Brain Study, conducted over 18 months at the University of Western Australia, is believed to be the first in the world to demonstrate that moderate exercise can positively affect cognitive function.  Click here to read article

Journal of the American Medical Association,  September 2008.

Reserachers have found that  younger adults have more social activities, but were no happier with their social lives than older counterparts. Discover why?

Aerobic exercise significantly decreased the chemical imbalances that can lead to heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women

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Journal of Women and Aging, April 2008

Italian researchers followed people with mild cognitive impairment and their progression to dementia.

The study found people with mild impairment who had up to one drink of alcohol a day developed dementia at an 85 percent slower rate than people with mild cognitive impairment who never drank alcohol.

However drinking more than one glass of wine per day had no incremental benefit.

Neurology, May 2007