How the 'Baby Boomer' Label Can Lead to Discrimination
New research finds aging people are treated more fairly if they are identified as older workers rather than Baby Boomers.
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Music Is a Potent Source of Meaning
But new research finds younger and older people largely listen for different reasons.
Your Age, Race, and Political Affiliation Can Predict What You Think About Science
Many aspects of Americans' lives work together to influence their opinions on issues such as global warming, animal testing, and sending people to space.
The Mozart Effect Isn’t Limited to the Young
New research from Italy finds the brains of healthy elderly patients respond to hearing a Mozart piano sonata.
The Criminalization of Youth
Who are we really protecting when we treat kids like second-class citizens?
At What Age Does Your Brain Peak?
Intellectual abilities don't all follow the same trends as we age, according to new research.
Millennials Are a Found Generation
What defines Millennials? They may be disillusioned—but unlike Ernest Hemingway and the gang, they are far from lost. In fact, they've found their voices perhaps more than any previous cohort.
The Fight for Elder Rights
A review of new proposals to put a stop to elder abuse and support the rights of the elderly around the world.
Making Art Boosts Seniors’ Psychological Resilience
German researchers report positive changes in the brains of recent retirees who learned how to create visual art.
The Ongoing Mental Health Benefits of Neighborhood Diversity
Diverse neighborhoods, it turns out, aren’t just conducive to hipsters.
Why We Need to Listen to the Elderly
They have a lot to say, and they're not going away any time soon.
Time Flying By? You're Getting Old (and Stressed)
New research shows that time seems to move faster as we get older because we're more stressed.
Adults Clinging to Youthful Appearance Annoy Actual Young People
Forty may be the new 30, but young people don’t take kindly to elders trying to pass for their peers.