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A comment on tooth health and cognition

I commented on a news article from Medical News Today about a recent paper in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society...

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I'm in the press (Hebrew, Walla.co.il): A childhood factor that is related to cognitive aging

https://healthy.walla.co.il/item/3472816

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Children with more books at home have less mental decline when older

The New Scientist magazine interviewed me for an article about our new paper. The paper, led by Dr. Galit Weinstein and co-authored with...

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ISF grant for research on social networks of older gay and lesbian adults

Together with Prof. Yaacov Bachner, we received funding from the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) to conduct a five-year research project...

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Grant received for a Minerva School in 2022

Together with German colleagues, we received funding from the Minerva Foundation to organize a Minerva School in September 2022. The...

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Scoping Review on Ageism against Younger Populations

Ageism harms everyone! Our scoping review highlights the prevalence of #ageism against younger people. More research is needed on this...

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Societal Views of Older Adults in COVID-19

What can impact #older adults' perceptions of societal #ageism during #COVID19? This study points to the role of social resources, ageism...

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COVID-19 Protective Behaviors: The Role of Living Arrangements and Localities

Who follows #COVID19 guidelines? We show that adults who live alone or in #rural localities are less likely to adopt #COVID19 protective...

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Social Network Type and Subsequent Cognitive Health among Older Europeans

What type of social environment is beneficial for #cognitive aging? Our new paper shows improved cognitive health for #olderAdults with...

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Dyadic Effects of Aging Self-Perceptions on Health

This HRS-based study shows that older couples can affect each other's health indirectly, by impacting each other’s aging...

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Pathways From Social Activities to Cognitive Functioning

Social activities are related to better #cognitive function through physical activity and mental health. Cohn-Schwartz, E. (2020)....

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