New York state’s aging population isn’t only evident in more graying residents, but in a declining number of school children – down more than a quarter-million over the past decade, according to a new analysis by Cornell demographers.
New study suggests that teens who understand the changes caused by puberty will be more confident in handling those changes, a concept called pubertal self-efficacy.
Communities tracked by AARP's Livability Index made progress becoming more age friendly, but housing affordability and health care access remain challenges.
Digital tools designed to help individuals achieve goals can sometimes backfire and actually demotivate an individual. New research co-authored by a Cornell researcher suggests ways tech can be better used to enhance motivation.
Widely cited messages tend to be effective but short-term messaging can only go so far in swaying people regarding the urgency of climate change, an international team led by a Cornell researcher has found.
People say they would feel worse telling others about their charitable acts than if they kept the news to themselves, or told others about their personal achievements, the study found.
A program whose coordinators connect struggling students with academic and social services improves test scores, attendance, disciplinary issues, college enrollment and earnings.