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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Our Perceptions of Older Adults Who Do Not Act Their Age

Older adults who feel younger are viewed positively when they do not deviate too strongly from age stereotypes.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Behavioral scientists have found that how old you feel inside predicts cognitive health in later life - independent of your actual age - Silicon Canals

Subjective age significantly influences brain health, with younger feelings correlating to healthier brain structures.
Music
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Seeing Ourselves Through Younger Eyes

Feeling younger than one’s chronological age, often triggered by music and dancing, associates with better mental health and predicts improved future physical health.
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

You're Only as Old as You Feel

In a study of more than 10,000 middle-aged and older adults, it was found that individuals who felt older than their chronological age were at greater risk of developing cardiovascular conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
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