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For the Old, Less Sense of Whom to Trust
The New York Times: There’s a reason so many older people fall for financial scams, new research suggests. They don’t respond as readily to visual cues that suggest a person might be untrustworthy, and their
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Why Old People Get Scammed
Science: Despite long experience with the ways of the world, older people are especially vulnerable to fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), up to 80% of scam victims are over 65. One explanation
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Is a Wandering Mind a Sign of Aging?
AARP: There’s a new study that suggests that if your mind frequently wanders or gets distracted — hey, are you paying attention? — it means your cells are aging too quickly. Researchers from the University
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Why It’s Easier To Scam The Elderly
NPR: Lots of scams come by phone or by mail, but when the scam artist is right in front of you, researchers say the clues are in the face. “A smile that is in the
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Dating sites – for all ages – focus on keeping it real
USA Today: The latest trend in online dating? Going offline as fast as you can. Most dating websites used to focus on helping singles get acquainted with extended online communication before meeting face-to-face. But now
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A glimpse into why minds wander
San Francisco Chronicle: If you’re the sort who gets distracted by every new, shiny thing, it may be worth your time to read this description of a new UCSF study. In a paper published online last
