So what makes someone a good listener?  It goes far beyond just nodding and agreeing, it actually can be considered an art form. A good listener possesses certain qualities. They engage with the person, repeat what was said, showing the other that they are being heard and making sure of what was said.  They also ask questions, trying to get […]

There are no studies at this time designed to determine whether or not having a good listener in your life will enhance cognitive function. It is possible a good listener may improve brain health by reducing stress and systemic inflammation, both of which can impair brain function over time. Some studies have been limited by the […]

 Researchers analyzed the data from 2,171 adults who where part of the Farmington Heart Study. They all averaged 63 years in age. They all completed neuropsychological testing, cognitive function,  and answered questions of social support (including if they had someone in their lives that would listen). They also had MRI brain scans, showing that no one […]

A study published in the April 16, 2021 issue of ‘The JAMA Network Open’topic was, having a good listener in your life is linked to letter brain health. If you know someone who hears you when you need to get something off your chest, that person may be doing more than just making you feel […]

Very HEALTH MAGAZINE article: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, loneliness was a growing concern in America. CIGNA conducted a survey in 2018, using 20,000 individuals. The data reflected that 46% (9,200) of the participants felt lonely all the time, while 47% (9,400) of the participants felt alone sometimes and left out all the time. […]

Although the outside temperatures are lower, we could face another round of extreme heat.  Best Health Channel has published an online article about the elderly and hot weather. People aged 65 and over are at higher risk of heat stress related illnesses. RISK FACTORS OF HEAT STRESS IN THE ELDERLY Selfcare Problems – Living Alone […]

‘EVERYDAY HEALTH ONLINE’, addresses the taboo subject of sex, especially seniors and sexual activity.  The article reports that a large number of senior men and women are having good sex and more often.  The issue is based upon a study done by a Swedish research team. The team measured the sexual activity of 70-year-olds during […]

Aging can cause your self-confidence to boom!  As people age, their knowledge of the world – and themselves – grow. Dr. Elizabeth Glisky, PhD. and psychology professor at the university of Arizona states, “Their sense of self-identity gets stronger, and they have experienced a lot of different experiences to support that. With all that together […]

According to a study published in the journal ‘Sleep’, if you are a healthy adult between ages 66 and 83, you can expect to be less sleepy during the day. A group of British researchers studied young, healthy adults (ages 20-30) middle-aged adults (ages 40-50) and older adults, during 2 nights as they slept in […]

Some adults that suffer from migraines may receive a bonus as they age.  According to “The Migraine Trust”, a U.K. based migraine research charity, 40% of adults who have battled migraines for decades, will no longer have migraine attacks by age 65. This is another example of how the body may improve with age. There […]