Exploring the link between emotional well-being and brain aging
Official title: Network For Emotional Wellbeing And Brain Aging (NEW Brain Aging)
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-11034254 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how feeling good emotionally can affect brain aging and possibly help with conditions like Alzheimer's, and it's for older adults who want to understand how their emotional health might influence their brain health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2021 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $35,035 |
| NIH project number | 3U24AG072701-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11034254 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults who are interested in understanding the relationship between their emotional health and brain aging.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute neurological conditions or those not experiencing any cognitive decline may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how emotional well-being (EWB) is related to brain aging and its impact on conditions like Alzheimer's disease. It aims to understand the mechanisms by which brain aging affects EWB and how EWB may influence the risk and progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The study will synthesize existing literature and involve a collaborative network of experts in both human and animal neuroimaging. By examining these relationships, the research seeks to uncover how emotional health can contribute to brain health in older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for promoting emotional well-being as a means to enhance brain health and potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in understanding the connections between emotional well-being and cognitive health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Conwell, Yeates — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Conwell, Yeates
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.