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:
Could happy relationships hold the key to less stress in aging?
MSN.com , October 22, 2024
New Study Finds Partner’s Happiness Linked to Lower Stress Hormone Levels in Older Couples
UC Davis News, October 22, 2024
Loneliness Bookends Adulthood, Study Shows
Association for Psychological Science. April 30th, 2024
The Loneliness CurveThe New York Times. May 6th,2024
As we age, we grow more lonely
Northwestern Now. April 30th, 2024
When In Life Are Most Folks Lonely
USNews. April 30th, 2024
The Mystery of Partner ‘Convergence’
The Atlantic. February 22nd, 2024
Gifting Books to Children for a Stronger Mind in Later Years
University of Victoria, Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health. December 1st, 2023
Die Stresshypothek, Allostatische Last
Psychologie Heute. September 11th,2023
How the ‘Big 5’ Personality Traits Influence Dementia Risk
Psychiatrist.com December 12th,2023
Positive Personality Traits May Protect Against Dementia: Study
WebMD. December 11th, 2023
People’s personalities could help prevent Alzheimer’s
CBS News. November 29th,2023
Your personality can protect or age your brain, study finds
CNN Health. April 11th, 2022
Your personality is linked to the risk of dementia and cognitive decline
Big Think. July 31st, 2023
Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain
HealthDay. April 12th, 2022