Posts Tagged ‘longevity’
Busy schedules linked to better memory and cognition among middle-aged and older adults
——- Being Super Busy May* Be Good For Your Brain (Smithsonian Magazine): “There hasn’t been much scientific research on busyness itself, although it’s something that we talk about so often,” explains Sara Festini, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity, a co-author of the new research published this week
Read MoreOn “ethical placebos,” Medicine, and Mind/ Body interactions: A book review
When I was 10 years old, I hated doing the dishes. In an attempt to talk my parents out of making me do this hated chore, I pretended to be ill by hanging my head, sighing, sniffling, and walking lethargically to my bedroom, all to no avail—I still had to do those dishes. But, the…
Read MoreTo build a healthier future, let’s empower and equip individuals to be in control of their well-being
— How we can all build a healthier future (World Economic Forum blog): “Just 40 years ago life expectancy in Asia was slightly above age 50. In 2000, the continent’s 210 million people aged over 65 could expect to live just another five years, to 70 on average. By 2050,
Read MoreA Course Correction for Positive Psychology: A Review of Martin Seligman’s Latest Book
(Editor’s Note: we are pleased to bring you this article thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Science Center). A Course Correction for Positive Psychology A review of Martin Seligman’s latest book, Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being. — By Jill Suttie As president of the American Psychological Association in 1998, Martin Seligman challenged…
Read MoreMarch/ April Update: Brain Health Status Quo No Longer An Option
The 2011 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (March 30th — April 1st) gathered more than 260 research and industry leaders from 16 countries for 3 days to discuss the changing landscape of Brain Health and Cognitive Fitness. It was a great success! Find the key lessons and take-home points from the Summit in these 2 articles by…
Read MoreLongevity, Conscientiousness and Work
There’s an excellent article in the New York Times (Eighty Years Along, a Longevity Study Still Has Ground to Cover) about a very worthy new book based on a fascinating series of research studies: The Longevity Project: Surprising Discoveries for Health and Long Life from the Landmark Eight-Decade Study is the book where UC-Riverside researchers Howard Friedman…
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