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Having a job over 50 for those who want one can boost overall wellbeing. The University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging found that more than two thirds of people who work after 50 say it helps their physical and mental health. [More]

A new study published in PubMed looked at the associated risk and resilience factors of Alzheimer's disease in women with early bilateral oophorectomy. “The study is about risk and resilience factors related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in women,” study author Noelia Calvo told us. “Epidemiologic data show that AD is more prevalent in women than in men, but we do not know why." [More]

People aged 50 and older find with poor or fair health are twice as likely to report not having any close friends. Data from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that friends can play a key role for people over the age of 50, but that those with mental or physical health problems can experience challenges in this area. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association looked at a longitudinal treatment effect analysis of antipsychotics on the behavior of residents in long-term care. “Our study was focused on the use of advanced statistical methods to evaluate the effects of antipsychotic use among nursing home residents who do not have existing conditions associated with psychosis,” study author, Dr. John Hirdes told us. Dr. Hirdes is a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences. “These drugs are often use ‘off label’ to manage behaviours in persons with dementia. We wanted to determine whether these drugs would be effective in managing behaviour problems in long-term care.” [More]

More than 33% of people aged between 50 to 80 feel lonely. Loneliness and isolation among this group has mostly returned to pre pandemic levels, but remains high. [More]

A new study by the American Heart Association analyzed initial excess supply and longitudinal trends in benzodiazepine use in Ischemic stroke survivors. “Our research at the Center for Value-Based Healthcare and Sciences at Massachusetts General Brigham focuses on ensuring people living with dementia and stroke receive high quality care,” study author Julianne D. Brooks told us. “We have an amazing team of clinicians, statisticians, and scientists dedicated to improving healthcare quality. Our study investigates the use of benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, and others) after stroke in the population over 65. We are hoping to understand trends in the use of these medications.” [More]

Chronic pain in older veterans can be reduced through a new form of psychotherapy focused on confronting past trauma. Research published in JAMA Network Open found that the therapy, known as emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET) could lead to clinically significant reductions in pain. [More]

A Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. Nuts, legumes and limiting consumption of sugar sweetened beverages were found to be important factors in reducing the severity of stress and anxiety. [More]

Middle aged and older adults believe that older age starts later than their peers believed decades ago. Research published in the journal Psychology and Aging found compared with people born earlier, those born later have a perceived later onset of old age. [More]

Middle aged Americans are experiencing significantly higher levels of loneliness than their European peers. Research published in American Psychologist found that baby boomers in particular are experiencing high levels of loneliness. [More]