Tag: midlife
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Why Turning 60 Could Be Your Peak in Life and Work
Introduction: A new perspective on midlife Many people fear the passing of youth as they approach 60, worrying that aging means a steady slide in capability. But a growing body of research, including a recent study published in Intelligence, suggests otherwise for many individuals. The research indicates that overall psychological functioning may peak between ages…
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Dementia Risk Falls to Never-Smoker Levels After Quitting Smoking in Midlife
Quitting Smoking in Midlife Can Match Never-Smokers in Dementia Risk Emerging evidence suggests that giving up smoking in middle age may dramatically protect brain health. In a study involving 9,436 adults from England, the United States and 10 other European countries, those who quit smoking in midlife experienced a cognitive trajectory that, over roughly six…
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Midlife loneliness rises in Canberra as cost-of-living pressures bite, study finds
Overview: Loneliness shifts to Canberra’s midlife cohort A new Living Well in the ACT Region report from the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra reveals a notable shift in social isolation within the ACT. For the first time, adults aged 30 to 49 report higher loneliness levels than younger residents, with about one…
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Midlife Loneliness Rising in Canberra as Cost-of-Living Pressures Weigh on Social Life
Loneliness shifts to Canberra’s 30s and 40s amid financial strain A major health survey released by the Health Research Institute as part of the University of Canberra’s Living Well in the ACT Region report shows loneliness is increasing most quickly among Canberrans in their 30s and 40s. The latest findings indicate that 18.8 per cent…
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MSU Launches $3.7 Million Study on Perimenopause and Mental Health Risks
Groundbreaking Grant Fuels New Look at Perimenopause and Mental Health A landmark $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health is enabling a focused investigation into perimenopause, a life stage that has long been overlooked in medical research. Researchers at Michigan State University’s Department of Psychology—led by MSU Research Foundation Professor Kelly Klump,…
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MSU study links perimenopause hormones to mental health outcomes with $3.7M grant
New research grant launches comprehensive study of perimenopause and mental health A landmark $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health is enabling Michigan State University researchers to investigate the understudied period of perimenopause and its potential impact on mental health. The study aims to uncover how hormonal fluctuations during midlife may influence…
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The Truth About Vitamin Pills for Midlife Women: What Really Helps
Do midlife women need supplements? As women move into midlife, hormonal shifts and aging can change how our bodies absorb nutrients. Experts agree there isn’t a universal mandate to start a long list of pills, but there are sensible reasons to consider targeted supplements alongside a solid food-first approach. Vitamin D, calcium, iron (if deficient),…
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The Truth About Vitamin Pills for Midlife Women: What to Take and How to Decide
Do midlife women need supplements at all? For many, the question isn’t whether to take supplements, but which ones are worth it as life changes. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can alter absorption, metabolism and risk factors for bone, heart and cognitive health. The short answer: you don’t need a long list, but a…