Research has shown that recessions can have negative consequences on mental health. However, few studies have looked at how personal beliefs can affect this relationship. This MIDUS study compared the mental health of participants before …
Recent Findings from the MIDUS Study
Exercise Protects Us from Disability, but Not Always
This MIDUS study looked at whether exercise helps reduce the likelihood of becoming disabled among those who develop multiple chronic conditions over a twenty-year period. Results showed that: developing more chronic conditions (heart disease, arthritis, …
Are Thinking Skills More Likely to Decline After Retirement?
Prior research has shown that some cognitive (thinking) skills tend to decline as people get older, although there is a lot of variability in rate of decline. Evidence suggests that those who retire are at …