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Loneliness in older adults is associated with diminished cortisol output

Posted on May 30, 2018 by SCIENCE pickings

“• Loneliness in older adults is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. One of the possible mechanisms is dysregulation of HPA-axis. • In a group of 426 older adults, loneliness was associated with lower cortisol output after awakening and diminished … Continue reading →

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Dancing Could Counteract Age-Related Decline

Posted on February 21, 2018 by SCIENCE pickings

  “A study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience investigated the effects of an 18-month dancing intervention and traditional health fitness training on volumes of hippocampal subfields and balance abilities. The research finds that dancing seems a promising intervention for both … Continue reading →

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