Mellowing With Age

“As most people age, they become much more accepting of themselves. They also become more empathetic to others,” says Jerrold Lee Shapiro, an author and professor of psychology at Santa Clara University. Shapiro spoke with more than 200 baby boomers for...

“Hobbit” Headaches

If you are a Hobbit fan who happens to get headaches, you might want to reconsider seeing the new film “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.” The film is shot using high-speed 3D technology – with a high frame rate of 48 frames per second, compared to...

Brains of “Super Agers”

Scientists are beginning to understand why some elderly people keep sharp memories with brains that remain undamaged, even with advanced age. For what reason do some people have such resiliency? Researchers at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine are...

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