Certain Types of Sleep May Contribute to Chronic Illness
Researchers have linked insomnia and napping to an increased risk of developing physical & mental illness as we age.
Enjoying Nature May Reduce Inflammation
This MIDUS study looked at whether enjoying time in nature is associated with systemic inflammation that is part of many aging-related diseases.
Gratitude May Promote a Healthy Heart
This MIDUS study found that having a grateful personality is linked to having a lower risk of heart attacks.
Smoking May Compromise Health at a Much Earlier Age than Previously Expected
MIDUS participants were interviewed over long periods of time to see how early in life smoking starts to affect their ability to carry out tasks of daily living, such as walking up stairs.
Lack of Positive Relationships Matter for Links Between Depression & Anxiety
This study used MIDUS data spanning almost 20 years to investigate how having fewer positive relationships affects the likelihood that a person with depression will develop anxiety or vice versa.
Does Substance Use by Family Members Predict Alcohol & Drug Use Among Older Adults?
This MIDUS study looked at whether there was a greater likelihood of drug or alcohol misuse among adults who had parents, partners, or children with substance use problems.
Is Accelerated Aging Linked to Having More Chronic Conditions?
This study looked at whether accelerated biological and brain age is related to multimorbidity (having 2 or more chronic conditions), something that is increasingly common among older adults.
Frailty is Linked to Taking Multiple Medications
Frailty, characterized by symptoms such as weight loss, exhaustion, and muscle weakness, can be a significant health problem for older adults. This MIDUS study looked at whether taking multiple prescription medications is a risk factor for developing frailty.
Neighborhoods Affect Our Health & Well-being
MIDUS research is showing that the characteristics of the neighborhood in which we live can have significant effects on our physical health and psychological well-being.
MIDUS Findings Archive
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