The holidays can be the best of times or the worst of times. High-energy celebrations, the emphasis on good tidings of joy, and reunions with families and friends can bring happiness and comfort, but they can have the opposite effect on people feeling isolated and alone, especially older adults.
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Joy Takes The Holidays Off For Some Older People
Posted on 07 December 2023.
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Hobbies Linked To Lower Depression Levels
Posted on 14 September 2023.
Hobbies are linked to fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, self-reported health and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and over, and this holds true across 16 countries on three continents, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
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Older Adults With Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help
Posted on 20 March 2023.
Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it’s associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.
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Acts Of Kindness May Help Get Over Depression
Posted on 15 January 2023.
People suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others, new research shows.
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Could Eating Fruit Keep Depression At Bay?
Posted on 16 July 2022.
People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental wellbeing and are less likely to report symptoms of depression than those who do not, according to new research.
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The Mental Health Risks Of Retiring
Posted on 29 March 2022.
Overall, retirees are a contented bunch and many report being happier in retirement than they were at the end of their careers.
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