Aging

Does our memory always get worse as we age? New evidence suggests not necessarily

I have played sports my whole life—swimming, tennis, basketball, track, cycling, fencing, soccer—you name it, I have probably tried it. Even though I loved working hard and competing, I still remember boys snidely remarking, “Girls can’t play sports” or “You run like such a girl!” I tried not to listen, but I would be lying if […]

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Use it or lose it: Pianists preserve tactile acuity

Ever notice how speed texting seems to be a young person’s game? Most Gen Zs and Millennials send messages from their smart phones much faster than their parents and grandparents. As such, tech companies have created settings specifically to make smart phone use easier for the elderly. One explanation is that tactile acuity declines as […]

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99 problems associated with aging, but inhibition deficits might not be one

What goes up, but never comes down? If you guessed age, then you are absolutely right. Despite the significant advancements made in science, we have yet to reverse time or stop the process of aging (sorry anti-aging creams). As a result, many people suffer from a fear of getting old (known as Gerascophobia). But are […]

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Grandma, where’s Waldo? Comparing Goal-directed and Habit-based Attention in Older Adults

Visual search can be a very daunting task, whether it’s looking for keys among a pile of office supplies on a desk, or looking for a dime among a bunch of coins in your purse. It seems like no matter how many times you have checked and re-checked certain locations, the object of your affection […]

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