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Well-being metrics critical to social, policy decisions
Income-based metrics that measure a country's economic growth don't tell the whole story about its population, argues Carol Graham of the Brookings Institution, Washington, DC, in an editorial in the journal Science and a Gallup blog post.
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Exergaming may boost cognition in those with MCI
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and memory skills after exergaming, researchers report.
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How much exercise is needed to improve cognitive function?
People with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who exercise an average of at least 52 hours over about six months for about an hour each session may improve their thinking skills, according to a new review of the literature.
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New longevity economics report released on Capitol Hill
On May 10, the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) presented "Longevity Economics: Leveraging the Advantages of an Aging Society," to lawmakers at a briefing on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
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Stigma curbing participation in Alzheimer's studies
Stigma associated with Alzheimer's disease may be an obstacle to seeking information about one's risk of developing the disease and to participating in clinical studies of potential therapies, according to a U.S. national survey of beliefs, attitudes and expectations often associated with Alzheimer's.
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New research addresses key retirement issues
The average retiree loses a substantial amount of his or her Social Security income to health-related expenses, according to coverage by Lana Peck, a senior principal at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), of the recent 2017 Retirement Research Consortium Meeting in Washington, DC.
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