Highlights•Neural degradation and cognitive impairment cannot account for the positivity
effect.•Cognitive load reduces the positivity effect.•Constraints on time horizons produce the …

The “positivity effect” refers to an age-related trend that favors positive over negative stimuli
in cognitive processing. Relative to their younger counterparts, older people attend to and …

In contrast to long-held axioms of old age as a time of “doom and gloom,” mounting
evidence indicates an age-related positivity effect in attention and memory. However …

For most Americans, staying" mentally sharp" as they age is a very high priority. Declines in
memory and decision-making abilities may trigger fears of Alzheimer's disease or other …

The COVID-19 outbreak has dramatically changed our life. Despite the rapid growth of
scientific publications about medical aspects of the pandemic, less has been explored about …

Reviews lifespan developmental findings about emotional experience in adults (from young
to very old), as well as the cognitive processes we hypothesize are related to age …

Purpose Social media greatly enhances public access to health information and thus attracts
older adults who tend to attach more importance to their health. This study aims to identify …

The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging healthcare systems worldwide and is causing
numerous deaths. Vaccination is an important tool to help us get back to normal; however …

Walking is among the most cost-effective and accessible means of exercise. Mounting
evidence suggests that walking may help to maintain physical and cognitive independence …

The third edition of this essential text has been updated and expanded with new material
that reflects the most recent developments in the field, and explores our current …