In the News

See below how members of the Healthspan Lab are making an impact.

When possible, we aim to share our research with the broader community.

The following are media stories based on some of the lab’s research:

New Study Finds Partner’s Happiness Linked to Lower Stress Hormone Levels in Older Couples 

As We Age, We Grow More Lonely

The Mystery of Partner ‘Convergence’

Gifting Books to Children for a Stronger Mind in Later Years

The Stress Mortgage

Your Personality Is Linked to Risk of Dementia and Cognitive Decline

Your Personality Can Protect or Age Your Brain, Study Finds

Partner’s Positive Mood Linked to Reduced Cortisol Levels in Older Couples

Could Happy Relationships Hold the Key to Less Stress in Aging?

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: the Basics

The Loneliness Curve

Loneliness Peaks in Youth and Old Age

When in Life Are Most Folks Lonely?

How the ‘Big 5’ Personality Traits Influence Dementia Risk

UC Davis Study Shows People’s Personalities Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain