A 1-day public workshop will explore how stereotypes and stereotype threat (i.e., the predicament in which an individual is at risk of conforming to a widely-known negative stereotype about his or her ...

How we think about getting older profoundly impacts how we age. Learn how to challenge stereotypes, embrace the second half of life, and find meaning in every stage.

Looking on the bright side is linked to a quicker recovery, a study found. Nov. 21, 2012— -- Older patients with positive attitudes on aging may be more likely to fully recover from severe ...

Negative stereotypes don’t just hurt people’s feelings, they can undermine people’s performance. Tell an African American student that his performance on the GRE is diagnostic of intellectual ability, ...

In an interview earlier this year, Sen. Harry Reid argued that it's time for a woman to run for president. "Women have qualities that we've been lacking in America for a long time," he told New York ...

What is your outlook on aging? Do you welcome it with open arms or worry that you may not be able to continue doing the activities you currently enjoy? Many people have mixed feelings and it’s human ...

In recent years, the narrative around women in leadership has seen significant shifts, often punctuated by a celebration of so-called “positive stereotypes”. Women leaders are frequently lauded for ...

A decade ago, in my mid-50s, I could find no peace when it came to my age. I tried to stave off the inevitable by submerging myself in ice baths and drinking a brand of coffee that claimed to improve ...