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fromFortune
1 week ago

Why I'm still working at the age of 73-and yes, I know that sounds horrible to many

Working past retirement age offers multiple health advantages, such as improved cognitive function and social connections.
fromInfoQ
2 weeks ago

Making Augmented Reality Accessible: A Case Study of Lens in Maps

One in four 20-year-olds may become disabled before retirement due to various causes.
#health
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

July 3: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Nine signers of the Declaration of Independence were from Massachusetts; the average signing age was 44, with notable lifespans among them.
Data science
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'We are still here, yet invisible.' Study finds that U.S. government has overestimated Native American life expectancy

Official U.S. records greatly underestimate mortality and life expectancy disparities for Native Americans, revealing serious discrepancies in health statistics.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

RFK Jr. says Americans were healthier when his uncle was president. Is he right?

Health concerns voiced by Kennedy may overlook key facts and context regarding historical health data.
#health-trends
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Public health

It's my goal to live to 100 and it's not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

The gap between health knowledge and collective health outcomes shows disparity, especially as life expectancy declines among the general population.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It's my goal to live to 100 and it's not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

The gap between health knowledge and collective health outcomes shows disparity, especially as life expectancy declines among the general population.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Can We Put "Health" and "Care" Back in Healthcare?

America's healthcare system is in crisis with reduced trust, declining life expectancy, and a growing burnout epidemic among healthcare providers.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report seems riddled with AI slop

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health report suffers from serious citation and factual inaccuracies, with indications of AI-generated content contributing to the errors.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.dk
2 months ago

Inside Denmark: The highest retirement age in Europe

Denmark's retirement age will rise to 70 by 2040, the highest in Europe, despite concerns from labor unions about physical job demands.
Retirement
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Aging Boom's next stage: Rise of the 100-somethings

Aging populations and increasing centenarians may indicate a demographic shift in society.
Centenarians are expected to quadruple in number by mid-century globally.
#retirement
Retirement
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'I'm 94 and still work 7 days a week': Number of seniors delaying retirement explodes - and could surge further amid economic uncertainty

Workers, especially older ones, are postponing retirement due to increased life expectancy and economic pressures.
Retirement
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'I'm 94 and still work 7 days a week': Number of seniors delaying retirement explodes - and could surge further amid economic uncertainty

Workers, especially older ones, are postponing retirement due to increased life expectancy and economic pressures.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Should You Claim Social Security at 62 and Invest the Money?

Filing for Social Security at 62 reduces benefits for life, but investing the money could yield higher returns.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

How old your dog REALLY is: Calculator reveals your pet's 'true age'

Dogs age differently based on size and breed, making the 7 dog years per human year myth an oversimplification.
#health-inequality
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Richest Americans have lower life expectancy than Europeans

In both the U.S. and Europe, the affluent live longer than the impoverished, but the life expectancy gap is noticeably wider in the United States.
Europe news
Black Lives Matter
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.
fromwww.dailymail.co.uk
4 months ago

The country with the longest life expectancy for expats revealed

Japan offers the highest average life expectancy for expats after age 60, emphasizing the importance of health benefits abroad.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five years on: Britons among hardest hit by Covid fallout

The UK faced significant setbacks in health outcomes and social inequality in its Covid response compared to other developed nations.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Men with better sperm quality live up to three years LONGER

The 'landmark' study analyzed data from nearly 80,000 men, revealing that those with over 120 million motile sperm could expect to live 2-3 years longer.
Women
Health
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Men die younger than women. Is it time for a focus on men's health?

Men have shorter life expectancies than women, highlighting a need for focused research on men's health issues.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

If You Dream of an Affordable Retirement, Avoid These 10 States

Rising life expectancy in the U.S. presents financial challenges for retirees, with many fearing insufficient funds for a secure retirement.
Health
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

ADHD's Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers

Early diagnosis of ADHD can significantly change one's perspective on personal behaviors, highlighting the importance of treatment.
Recent studies indicate that ADHD is linked to a substantially shorter lifespan for both men and women.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Have We Reached Peak Human Life Span?

According to the new research in Nature Aging, life expectancy rates have been increasing but are now starting to plateau. The study analyzed data from various countries known for longevity, revealing that while life expectancies have risen, the rate of increase is slowing down, indicating we may be nearing the biological limits of human lifespan.
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