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 Grant Renewed!
We are happy to announce that the MIDUS grant has received six more years of funding from the National Institute on Aging.
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.
How Are Back Pain & Depression Related?
Low back pain and depression are known to be related, but which comes first, or does each contribute to the other?
Hard Work May Not Pay Off for Everyone
One of the core features of the American Dream is that if you work hard you can achieve your goals. However, this MIDUS study suggests that hard work mostly pays off only for those from advantaged backgrounds.
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.
MIDUS Achievements Report
In celebration of the MIDUS grant renewal, we have created an 8-page report on the history and major achievements of MIDUS.
How Do Neighborhood Safety Concerns Affect Daily Well-being?
Do people who feel they live in unsafe neighborhoods experience more stress, and how does it affect their health and emotional well-being?
MIDUS Findings Archive
View all Recent Findings from the MIDUS Study
Visit the MIDUS website to learn more about the MIDUS (Midlife in the United States) study