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Topic- Mental health
Hobbies linked to better mental wellbeing in people 65+
People over age 65 who participate in hobbies reported improved health and mental wellbeing relative to those without a hobby, researchers say. The findings, based on a meta-analysis of five longitudinal studies examining hobby engagement in 93,263 people from 16 countries, have implications for active aging communities and policy makers.
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Tech Talk: Internet usage could halve dementia risk
Researchers recently found a link between regular internet use and a lower risk of dementia, though there was a suggestion that excessive internet use could have the opposite effect. "Online engagement may help to develop and maintain cognitive reserve, which can in turn compensate for brain aging and reduce the risk of dementia," said co-author Virginia W. Chang, MD, PhD, of New York University.
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Stats: 13% of adults 50-80 addicted to junk food
About 13% of people ages 50 to 80 showed signs of addiction to highly processed foods and beverages - also referred to as junk foods, empty calories, comfort foods - in the past year, new data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging suggest. Given the potential adverse health effects, organizations might consider ways to identify such individuals and refer them for help.
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Mental resilience curbs adverse effects of diabetes in older adults
Psychological resilience--having attitudes and behaviors that help people bounce back after stressful challenges--may help older individuals with type 2 diabetes have fewer hospitalizations, better physical functioning, lower disability, better mental quality of life, and a lower likelihood of becoming frail, according to a recent study.
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Everyday ageism more common among those in poor health
Nearly all older adults have experienced some form of ageism in their everyday lives, a recent study suggests -- whether it's seeing ageist messages and images on television or the internet, encountering people who imply that they're less capable just because they're older, or believing stereotypes about aging.
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Tech Talk: Digital tech increases access to behavioral health solutions
Against a backdrop of what the American Medical Association (AMA) describes as a decades-long behavioral health crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization partnered with Manatt Health Strategies and a group of healthcare experts to identify solutions through the adoption of digital technologies. Industry leaders should consider becoming familiar with these types of solutions, particularly in senior and assisted living.
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