A recent study from Stockholm University highlights the profound impact of sleep on perceived age, revealing that just two nights of inadequate sleep can make one feel four years older. According to Leonie Balter, a researcher at the Department of Psychology, the team aimed to uncover whether sleep could be a key factor in maintaining […]

The perception of old age seems to be evolving with time, suggesting a shifting paradigm in how individuals view aging. Contrary to past generations, contemporary middle-aged and older adults are inclined to push the boundary of what constitutes old age further into the future. This intriguing revelation from a recent study not only challenges the conventional notion that old age […]

Engaging in musical activities throughout life has been associated not only with a sense of enjoyment and emotional well-being but also with tangible cognitive benefits, as highlighted by the PROTECT study. The research, open to individuals aged 40 and above, examined data from over a thousand participants, revealing that playing a musical instrument or singing […]