Why Listening to Music Could Be a Smart Move for Your Brain
A fresh study from Monash University suggests that regular musical engagement, simply listening to or playing music, is linked with a significantly lower risk of…
Category: Mental Health
Explore practical tips, uplifting insights, and expert advice to support mental wellness and happiness for seniors in retirement.
Rashes and Risk: What Your Skin Says About Your Mental Health
Your skin might be talking — and not just about sunscreen. New research presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) suggests that common skin…
Caregiver Support Made Easy: Rally Family & Friends
If you’ve ever stepped into the role of caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, you’ve probably felt it: the mix of love,…
Age is Not a Deadline: Why Retirement Should Be the Beginning, Not the End
The older you get, the scarier it can feel to take risks. At least, that’s what we’re told. We often hear phrases like “young and…
Overcoming the Negativity Bias: Strategies for a Brighter Outlook
Why does one negative comment stick in our heads longer than ten compliments? The answer lies in what psychologists call the negativity bias — our…
Hearing Loss and the Brain: OTC Hearing Aids & Cognition
Imagine sitting at dinner with friends, nodding along but missing half the conversation. Over time, this doesn’t just affect your social life — it affects…
Could One Protein Unlock a Younger Brain?
What if the passage of time didn’t have to take such a consistent toll on our minds? Forgetfulness, slower recall, and those unnerving “tip of…
Alzheimer’s Risk Starts at Brain’s Border Cells
For decades, scientists have been looking in the wrong place when it comes to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. While researchers focused their attention on brain neurons,…
Horses to the Rescue! How Equine Therapy is Transforming Lives
Get ready for a truly uplifting tale that’s sure to warm your heart and spark your imagination! We’re diving into a remarkable story about how…
What Memory Lapses Might Be Trying to Tell You
Ever had one of those days where your brain just blanks on something obvious? It happens! Most minor forgetfulness—like spacing on a name or taking…