Aging

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A person joyfully cooking a healthy meal at home, symbolizing the link between home cooking and reduced dementia risk.

Home Cooking and Dementia: What the Japanese Study Actually Found—and What It Can't Prove

A Japanese study observed an association between frequent home cooking and a lower risk of dementia, but experts emphasize this correlation does not prove causation. The article explores confounding factors, reverse causation, and the broader cognitive benefits of cooking.

Kurt Zimmerman·June 17, 2026

Diverse group of older adults in their 60s and 70s enjoying coffee and conversation at a sunlit cafe, symbolizing new friendships and relationships.

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Empty Nesters Navigate New Relationships After Divorce

From 1990 to 2021, the divorce rate among people 65 and older tripled, revealing a demographic navigating new beginnings, according to AARP .

Dmytro Kovalenko·May 18, 2026