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12/1/2012 - Taking a Stand for Office Ergonomics

The health studies that conclude that people should sit less, and get up and move around more, have always struck me as fitting into the “well, duh” category. Related Bits Blog: Field Notes in Ergonomic Diversity: Standup Workers Speak (December 2, 2012) But a closer look at the accumulating research on sitting reveals something more… Read more 12/1/2012 - Taking a Stand for Office Ergonomics

11/29/2012 - Why Can’t I Hear as Well as Before?

While hearing loss can have a variety of causes, including infection and some medications, presbycusis is the term for the gradual decline in ear function that occurs as people age. “The sensory nerve endings in the organ of hearing become structurally damaged,” said Dr. Gordon B. Hughes, program director of clinical trials for the National… Read more 11/29/2012 - Why Can’t I Hear as Well as Before?

11/29/2012 - Under One Roof, Building for Extended Families

A Pew study reports that 41 percent of adults between 25 and 29 are now living, or have lived recently, with their parents. Over all, more than 50 million Americans are in multigenerational households, a 10 percent increase from 2007. It is a back-to-the-future moment. “You have to go back to the 1940s to see… Read more 11/29/2012 - Under One Roof, Building for Extended Families

11/29/2012 - How We Can Make Older Bodies Young Again

Stanford Center on Longevity deputy director Thomas Rando, MD, PHD reports on a new discovery that could help maintain muscle tissue well into old age Read the full article at Next Avenue.

11/27/2012 - Special Report: Silicon Valley's dirty secret - age bias

When Randy Adams, 60, was looking for a chief-executive officer job in Silicon Valley last year, he got turned down from position after position that he thought he was going to nail — only to see much younger, less-experienced men win out. Finally, before heading into his next interview, he shaved off his gray hair… Read more 11/27/2012 - Special Report: Silicon Valley's dirty secret - age bias

11/26/12 – Study Questions Tax Breaks’ Effect on Retirement Savings

Every year, the government spends more than $100 billion on tax breaks to encourage Americans to save more for retirement. But a new study suggests such provisions may have little effect on the amount Americans save. The finding has particular relevance as Congress looks for ways to raise revenue by reducing tax breaks as part… Read more 11/26/12 – Study Questions Tax Breaks’ Effect on Retirement Savings

11/20/12 – Does Having a ‘Seasoned’ Staff Pay Off?

Delaying your retirement for a few years can do a lot to shore up your financial health – you can sock away a few more years of savings while increasing the size of your eventual Social Security check. But your desire to extend your career may not match up with your employer’s plans. Compared to… Read more 11/20/12 – Does Having a ‘Seasoned’ Staff Pay Off?

11/26/2012 - Alzheimer's May Progress Differently in Women, Men

Alzheimer’s disease may look and act differently in men and women, new research suggests. An emerging field known as gender-specific medicine has shown pronounced differences among the sexes in terms of heart disease and other conditions. These latest findings — if confirmed by further research — may have significant implications for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s… Read more 11/26/2012 - Alzheimer's May Progress Differently in Women, Men

11/21/2012 - Positive Outlook Helps Seniors Heal

Older patients with positive attitudes on aging may be more likely to fully recover from severe disability compared with those who can’t see the bright side of life, a new study found. A positive stereotype about aging was associated with a 44 percent greater likelihood of recovery from severe disability versus negative stereotypes, according to… Read more 11/21/2012 - Positive Outlook Helps Seniors Heal

11/20/12 – Financial Education Strategies Need Work

In a September paper distributed by the National Bureau of Economic Research, Professor Brigitte Madrian and her co-authors reviewed the current state of U.S. financial education. In an interview, Madrian, a professor in Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, provided some fresh insights into education, regulation, and the role of the financial industry.… Read more 11/20/12 – Financial Education Strategies Need Work