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Are You Scam Proof? Who Is Really At Risk?<\/a> Ivanhoe Newswire<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Chasing immortality<\/a> Florida Trend<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Harness your wisdom to make the best decisions<\/a> AARP<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Facing wolves in sheep\u2019s clothing: How younger and older adults differ in trust-related decision-making and learning<\/a> Springer Nature Research Communities: Behind the Paper Blog<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

PhD graduate\u2019s research helps protect older adults from fraud<\/a> USC Gerontology Alumni Stories<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

5 critical steps you can take to protect your aging parents from scams and fraud<\/a> Fortune<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Florida researchers developing tool to screen seniors for vulnerability to scams<\/a>\u00a0 NPR (90.7 WMFE)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

UCF developing scam screener for the elderly<\/a>\u00a0 UCF Today<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How decision-making changes with age<\/a>\u00a0 Simons Foundation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do vaccine incentives work? Experts explain the psychology behind them<\/a>\u00a0 KOAA News5 Southern Colorado<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do incentives for the COVID-19 vaccine work? Experts weigh in<\/a>\u00a0 ABC Action News WFTS Tampa Bay<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This is why vaccine lottery prizes may work for some, according to psychology experts<\/a> \u00a0ABC News<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How does age impact your ability to make decisions?<\/a>\u00a0 UCF Today<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The adaptable aging brain<\/a> \u00a0National Academy of Sciences<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Neuroplasticity: Understanding and leveraging the power of the adaptive brain<\/a>\u00a0 Kavli Frontiers of Science<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Are women better decision makers?<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0New York Times<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Rely on your parents when it comes to shopping<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0The Economic Times<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Older shoppers use an additional brain area when shopping<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Daily Mail<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Seniors draw on extra brainpower for shopping<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Duke Today<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do women take as many risks as men?<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Harvard Business Review<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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