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Rx for Seniors’ Health: Upbeat View, Less Stress

Tag: Shevaun Neupert

Nov 18, 2017

Aging Awareness

NC State psychology researcher Shevaun Neupert finds that a positive outlook about aging actually does affect daily well-being. 

Oct 11, 2017

Positive Outlook on Age May Lead to Better Health

Research from NC State psychologist Shevaun D. Neupert finds that it's beneficial to have a positive outlook on aging. 

Aug 24, 2017

Study of Homeless Finds Women at Disadvantage for Accessing Disability Benefits

Research from NC State psychologists finds that homeless women are at a significant disadvantage compared to men when it comes to accessing disability benefits. 

Jul 24, 2017

Study Finds Day-to-Day Experiences Affect Awareness of Aging, Mood

Research from NC State psychologists finds that an individual's awareness of aging is not as static as previously thought. 

May 15, 2017

Stress Can Trigger Uptick in Illegal Drug Use for Those on Parole, Probation

A recent study finds that even small, day-to-day stressors can cause an increase in illegal drug use among people on probation or parole who have a history of substance use. 

Nov 3, 2016

Conference to Explore Environment’s Role in Healthy Aging

NC State researchers, local agencies and community members will come together this week to discuss the critical role the environment plays in healthy aging. Aging and the Environment, a mini-conference organized by NC State’s Department of Psychology and its Daily Well-Being in Adulthood Lab, will take place from 1-7 p.m. on Nov. 11 at NC State’s James B. Hunt Jr. Library. 

Oct 23, 2016

Financial Stress Can Make You Look Older to Others

A new study shows that people with high levels of financial stress looked older to others and seemed to have aged more over a nine-year period than people who felt more in control of their financial situation. Financial stress took a bigger toll on the subjects’ looks than other types of stress. Shevaun Neupert, psychology, featured. 

Aug 10, 2016

Good Attitudes About Aging Help Seniors Handle Stress

New research from NC State psychologists finds that having a positive attitude about aging makes older adults more resilient when faced with stressful situations. 

Aug 3, 2016

Rx for Seniors’ Health: Upbeat View, Less Stress

A new study suggests that a positive attitude about aging can help seniors cope with stress. Shevaun Neupert and Jennifer Bellingtier, psychology, featured.