Research
Find out what we are working on.
The Stress and Healthy Aging (StAR) Research Lab is dedicated to investigating factors that contribute to cognitive and emotional wellness in later adulthood, and intervention strategies that support health and wellbeing as we age.
Our work recognizes the importance of taking a biopsychosocial approach to understanding healthy and meaningful aging. We also recognize that “aging” is a multifaceted experience that does not simply begin once we turn a certain age, but is influenced by a multitude of factors that begin in-utero.
Stress
Stress is a complex phenomenon that affects everyone, regardless of age, race, or religion. The StAR Lab is dedicated to investigating the effects of stress on psychological and physical wellbeing and in exploring strategies that may minimize distress in younger and older adults,
Prevention and Healing
Prevention is key! The StAR Lab is dedicated to evaluating evidence-based prevention methods to support healing and wellness in late life.
Cognition and Brain Health
Cognitive impairment is a health concern of increasing importance as our population ages. The StAR Lab examines factors that accelerate and slow down cognitive declines in later adulthood.