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,...
Consumers’ support for trade and immigration declines, small change on higher taxes for wealthy
October 8, 2024
American consumers view the economic impact of both trade and immigration more critically now than in 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.Surveys this year since May have asked consumers whether the economic policies debated by the presidential candidates would...
Sustainability Survey launched on October 7
October 8, 2024
The University of Michigan launched its latest Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program (SCIP) surveys on October 7. These surveys aim to assess sustainability knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes among students, faculty, and staff. Managed by the Institute for Social Research and the Graham...
Sustainability Survey launches on October 7
October 4, 2024
The University of Michigan will launch its latest Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program (SCIP) surveys on October 7. These surveys aim to assess sustainability knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes among students, faculty, and staff. Managed by the Institute for Social Research and the Graham...
Consumers’ support for trade and immigration declines, small change on higher taxes for wealthy
October 4, 2024
ANN ARBOR—American consumers view the economic impact of both trade and immigration more critically now than in 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.The share of consumers voicing support for increased trade fell from 68% in 2020 to 54% in 2024. Unlike four years...
