Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
Researchers found 45% of adults 65 and older improved in cognition or walking speed, and positive age beliefs made gains more likely.
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Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline. Researchers found that people with more positive attitudes about getting older were significantly more likely to show these gains.
A long-term study conducted by Yale University challenges the common belief that aging is synonymous with continuous decline. The research indicates that nearly half of adults over 65 years of age showed improvements in their physical and mental abilities over time. Study results on aging: The research analyzed data from more than 11,000 participants in the Health and Retirement Study, a national survey of the elderly population in the United St…
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