People 65 and older can get better with age, study shows. This is the key.
A new study published in the journal Geriatrics found that nearly half of participants over 65 improved physically, cognitively, or both over a 12-year period. The research suggests that having a positive attitude towards aging can contribute to improved health outcomes in older adults.
A recent study examined data from thousands of people over 65 and found that improving with age is more common than previously thought. The researchers looked at cognitive health and walking speed, and found that nearly half of the participants improved over a 12-year period. People with positive beliefs about aging were more likely to be in this group. The study challenges negative stereotypes about aging, which are pervasive in society. Experts say that judgment, wisdom, and emotional intelligence can improve with age. Having a positive attitude towards aging can contribute to improved health outcomes in older adults.
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