Echoes of youth: High school binge drinking predicts midlife alcohol use, women most affected
October 29, 2024
ANN ARBOR—The high school party days never really ended for a surprising number of middle-aged adults. A University of Michigan study reveals that adults aged 35 to 60 are drinking at unprecedented rates, with a striking link between high school binge drinking and risky midlife...
Consumer sentiment rises as labor market perceptions improve
October 25, 2024
ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment lifted for the third consecutive month, inching up to its highest reading since April 2024, according to the University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers.Sentiment is now more than 40% above the June 2022 trough. This month’s increase was...
Panel Study of Income Dynamics largest grant awarded at University of Michigan in September
October 25, 2024
The University of Michigan Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research is proud to be a strong contributor to the research portfolio at the University of Michigan. As highlighted in the September 2024 report to the Regents, the largest grant to be awarded...
Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults’ health and happiness
October 22, 2024
ANN ARBOR—Having a multiplex helper is essential for enhancing the well-being of older adults.Recent findings show that 76% of older adults with at least one confidant and one caregiver have at least one multiplex helper—a person filling both roles—which has the potential to...
Double duty: Multiplex helpers are key to older adults’ health and happiness
October 21, 2024
ANN ARBOR—Having a multiplex helper is essential for enhancing the well-being of older adults.Recent findings show that 76% of older adults with at least one confidant and one caregiver have at least one multiplex helper—a person filling both roles—which has the potential to...
Four from U-M elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 21, 2024
ANN ARBOR—Four University of Michigan faculty have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in medical research.Kenneth Langa, Erica Marsh, Santa Ono and Marc Zimmerman are among 100 newly elected health and medical scientists recognized for their...
Vision loss now recognized as modifiable risk factor for dementia
October 21, 2024
Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected])ANN ARBOR — An influential medical research report now recognizes vision impairment as a modifiable risk factor for dementia, a significant development in the ongoing work of both vision health and cognitive health professionals.The 2024 Lancet...
How solitude can help your mind flourish
October 18, 2024
Kira Birditt discussed her work on well-being and solitude in the Washington Post: There’s a difference between loneliness and simply being by oneself. “That’s a really important point: Being alone is not being lonely.”Original research:Kira S Birditt, Manalel,...
Inflation is falling, but consumers aren’t celebrating yet
October 10, 2024
The consumer price index was released Thursday morning, showing a continued decline in inflation. Joanne Hsu says, “Consumers have absolutely noticed that inflation has slowed, and they do expect this slowdown to stick.” However, consumers continue to be frustrated by high...
Trauma at Life’s Beginning Can Mar Its End, Study Finds
October 8, 2024
The U.S. News & World Report discussed new research finding early life trauma, especially physical abuse by parents, is strongly associated with end-of-life pain, loneliness, and depression. Kate Duchowny said, “We know that trauma is associated with depression and anxiety,...