Negative Thinking

As we previously posted, there’s been a fair amount of evidence that despite the burdens imposed by the pandemic, a significant number of older adults weathered the lockdowns and isolation better than expected- and demonstrated a level of resilience and optimism that can often accompany the aging process. Yet for…

Have you encountered it? Perhaps it was a patronizing tone from someone you asked for help. Or perhaps it was the loss of a promotion at your office or the silence when you recently applied for a new job? Or, if you live in a less-developed country, perhaps you lost…

Throughout the pandemic (and even before that) we’ve been tracking the ageist attitudes and impact that ageism can have on older adults. Whether it’s been questioning the provision of limited COVID treatments for older adults or the layoffs of older workers during the economic downturn (not to mention the often…

While these are certainly challenging times, studies continue to show that keeping a positive attitude may be your secret weapon for healthier aging, for both your body and your mind. Previously in agebuzz, we’ve promoted the power of positive attitudes, citing research on the value of positivity in warding off…

It’s not just you. The stress of the ongoing pandemic is everywhere: With no discernible end in sight, and with ongoing uncertainty about our futures and our ability to regain full control over our lives, almost everyone feels the effects at this point. In some ways, what we’re all living…

It may be difficult at this moment to stay upbeat and positive, given all of the challenges we’re facing as both individuals and within larger communities. Even in normal times, scientists tell us that out of the 50 – 70,000 subconscious thoughts we have each day, 80% of those are…