Increased social participation is associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms among older adults, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The ...

"This made us want to look at the data to see what actually happens to social participation when people move." Researchers examined five aspects of social participation, including visiting friends or ...

The findings showed that before moving to facilities, older adults experienced steady declines in all social activities, losing 2.0 to 4.7% participation annually. However, after entering long-term ...

It is widely recognized that social connection plays a key role in longevity. People who are lonely or socially isolated experience more health problems and die younger. 1 A lack of social ...

The average participant was 85-years-old when they moved. Long-term care communities can be an important source of help as we get older, but many are afraid of how moving to one could affect their ...

The way menstruation is experienced depends not only on physical symptoms, but also on the social context in which it occurs. A study conducted in Spain with more than 4,000 participants analyzes how ...

Researchers examined five aspects of social participation including visiting friends or family, going out for enjoyment, attending religious services, joining clubs or group activities and ...