Aging

Cognitive decline is a major concern for older adults. But those who continue to socialize and challenge their brains don’t have to worry as much. Researchers from the University of Alberta analyzed data from 882 older adults to identify factors for maintaining a healthy mind in old age. They found…

A six-year study suggests that seniors who eat more than two portions of mushrooms a week may have 50% reduced odds of experiencing mild cognitive decline. Furthermore, even just one small portion of mushrooms a week could prove beneficial and reduce these odds. The research team reached this conclusion after…

New research suggests middle-aged men may suffer from ill-fated or unfortunate events in a way that others don’t. According to this neuro study “Effects of lesions in different nuclei of the amygdala on conditioned taste aversion,” serious conflicts and crises—such as divorce, death of a loved one, or financial hardship—appear…

New research from Queensland University of Technology says that ballet improves the overall wellbeing of older adults and has a tremendously positive influence on several health categories. More specifically, the report “Ballet Moves for Adult Creative Health” showed that seniors involved in a three-month ballet project had higher energy levels,…

According to new research, older people rely on schematic memory, which may have troubling consequences. More specifically, this study “Differentiating True and False Schematic Memories in Older Adults,” says that as people age, they typically rely on schematic memory, which helps them remember the basics of an event—however, because they…

My dad is the hardest working person I know. At the ripe old age of 76 he spends the majority of each day on his feet—mowing the lawn, vacuuming, walking the dog, wandering up and down the aisles of the grocery store. He’s so active, in fact, that I often…

Before I graduated college, the working world to me meant fast-paced, constant movement. This is because I was a server at the local restaurant in my neighborhood. I was paid to be quick on my feet; to run back in forth between the kitchen, the bar, the deck, and the…

The neighbor next door just traded in his minivan for a cherry-red Corvette Convertible. A coworker, who used to wear a modest amount of jewelry or none at all, is now sporting a three-carat diamond ring. Your best friend made an appointment to get Botox injections, because she wants to…

A new study found that millennials really don’t like being associated with their own generation. In fact, they are more embarrassed by themselves than anyone else. Millennials have been given a variety of unsavory names such as, “Self-absorbed”, “Lazy”, and “The Worst Generation”. With these titles, it’s understandable why the…

What is a millennial? This generation consists of individuals between the ages of 18 and 33. These days, millennials are typically seen as upbeat individuals who are confident and technologically savvy. Unfortunately, that perception doesn’t hold up to the reality of what this generation is really experiencing. Going through the…

Clinical Psychologist Meg Jay was featured on TED talks this past week for her talk on twentysomthings. According to Meg, there are 50 million twentysomethings in the United States right now. That’s about 15 percent of the population, or 100 percent if you consider that no one’s getting through adulthood…

Hello, Dr. Centore – Thank you for your assistance with this article. I am basically needing a few pieces of advice for adults aspiring to change their careers.   What are some of the challenges older/more established individuals face today on the job market? Older applicants face a number of challenges…