MIDDLE AGED AND OLDER ADULTS

May 27 2025HEALTH

How Internet Time Shapes Mood in Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Adults

The internet has become a big part of daily life. But how does the time spent online affect the mental health of middle-aged and older adults in China? This is a question that has been explored in recent studies. Mental health is a big deal globally, and it's especially important for this age group. The internet can be a tool for good, but it can also have downsides....

reading time about 2 minutes
May 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggles: Understanding Bladder and Bowel Issues in Aging Chinese Adults

Aging is tough on the body. For many older adults in China, it brings unwanted challenges. Bladder and bowel problems, known as urinary and defecatory dysfunction (UDD), are quite common. These issues can greatly affect the quality of life. Yet, there is a surprising lack of long-term studies on what makes these problems worse over time. Most studies look at the...

reading time about 1 minute
Apr 09 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Hurts Shape Adult Connections in China

It is a fact that early life struggles can leave a lasting mark on how people connect with others as they grow older. This is especially true for middle-aged and older adults in China. These struggles, known as adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, can affect how much people engage in social activities and how much support they receive from friends and family. Soc...

reading time about 1 minute
Nov 08 2024HEALTH

How Internet Use Shapes Health Habits in China's Older Adults

Ever wondered how friends influence our health choices? In China, a recent survey found that peers have a big impact on the habits of middle-aged and older adults. But here's where it gets interesting - the internet plays a unique role in all this. It acts like a moderator, tweaking how peer pressure affects what people do for their health. For instance, if an older ...

reading time less than a minute