By Scott Finn with Suzanne Higgins & Jessica Lilly
New data shows that life expectancy is declining in parts of rural America – including several counties in West Virginia. Researchers blame obesity, diabetes and lung disease. People who live in these communities add other factors – including a spike in drug overdose deaths, a lack of health insurance and a lack of hope.
By Enily Corio & Suzanne Higgins
As part of Morgantown’s Lifelong Learning Week, Harry Moody, Director of Academic Affairs for AARP, gave a lecture entitled "Creativity and Aging – The best is yet to come." Moody pointed out the latest science that shows several positive changes that take place in the brain as we age, including higher morale, higher practical intelligence, and greater creativity.