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2/26/2014 - Aging dads more likely to have kids with autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and more

Years ago, doctors were mostly concerned with how a child’s health would be affected the longer a mom delayed birth. Now, a father’s age may be a big factor. Read the full article at CBS News.

2/26/2014 - In sickness and health, sex keeps older couples happy

Among older couples, physical illnesses can strain a marriage, but maintaining a healthy sex life could make a difference in how happily both partners cope, a new study suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.

2/26/2014 - Average Age Of Farmers Keeps Climbing

Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture takes a head count of who is farming the land. The latest census is out and it shows that there’s been a slight uptick in the number of young people getting into farming, but not enough to stop the average age of American farmers from climbing. Read… Read more 2/26/2014 - Average Age Of Farmers Keeps Climbing

2/25/2014 - Obesity Rate for Young Children Plummets 43% in a Decade

Federal health authorities on Tuesday reported a stunning 43 percent drop in the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children over the past decade, the first broad decline in an epidemic that often leads to lifelong struggles with weight and higher risks for cancer, heart disease and stroke. Read the full article at The New… Read more 2/25/2014 - Obesity Rate for Young Children Plummets 43% in a Decade

2/25/2014 - U.S. ranks 19th in world for retirement security

U.S. retirees are facing worse conditions for their golden years than retired workers in many other developed countries — from Canada and the United Kingdom to South Korea. Read the full article at CNNMoney.

2/23/2014 - The big bang of older TV viewers

Prime-time TV is going gray. After decades chasing young viewers, the broadcast networks are starting to shift tactics — peppering their lineups with shows and actors who appeal to the growing audience of aging baby boomers. Read the full article at Los Angeles Times.

2/22/2014 - Car crash deaths fall among elderly drivers

Maybe it’s okay to let grandpa keep those keys a little longer. A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds car-crash deaths have fallen quite a bit among older drivers during the past 15 years. The rate of fatal crashes among drivers age 70 and older fell 42% per licensed driver between… Read more 2/22/2014 - Car crash deaths fall among elderly drivers

2/21/2014 - The Dream of Moving Abroad in Later Life, With Good Health Care

For  the well-traveled, the idea of retirement abroad can seem an idyll. You pick a place you’ve loved visiting, whether it’s the thrumming avenues of Paris or the sunny strands of Panama, and jet off for the perfect permanent vacation. But the fantasy can become less carefree if you haven’t figured out in advance what… Read more 2/21/2014 - The Dream of Moving Abroad in Later Life, With Good Health Care

2/21/2014 - Should Obesity Be a ‘Disease’?

In June 2013, millions of Americans contracted a disease. They developed it not because of some pathogen or illness, but thanks to the American Medical Association’s decision to label obesity a “multi-metabolic and hormonal disease state.” On its surface, this seemed like a good move: Calling obesity a disease provides a clear warning of the… Read more 2/21/2014 - Should Obesity Be a ‘Disease’?

2/20/2014 - Aging drivers crash less often than earlier generations

Safety researchers expressed concern a decade ago that traffic accidents would increase as the nation’s aging population swelled the number of older drivers on the road. Now, they say they’ve been proved wrong. Today’s drivers aged 70 and older are less likely to be involved in crashes than previous generations and are less likely to… Read more 2/20/2014 - Aging drivers crash less often than earlier generations