Category: Longevity News 2013

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6/11/2013 - Buck Institute study shows anti-aging drug improves function of heart in mice

by on June 11, 2013 4:06 pm
A drug that has been shown to extend the life span of mice also improves the health of the rodent’s heart – and holds promise of similar benefits in people, according to a new study by researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Read the full article at San Jose Mercury News.
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6/10/2013 - A free online retirement planning guide

by on June 10, 2013 6:46 pm
Planning for a period of your life that can last 20, 30 or even 40 years is a complex and significant task. Steve Vernon, author, blogger and Center on Longevity research associate, offers tips to help you manage your retirement planning efforts. Read the full article at CBS Money Watch.
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6/10/2013 - Social Security Needs to Prepare for Aging Americans

by on June 10, 2013 6:33 pm
Social Security is written about almost exclusively in terms of its financial health. Last week, for example, the trustees for Social Security reported that without legislative changes, the program’s financial reserves would be exhausted by 2033, and it would thereafter be able to pay only about 75 percent of its legally required benefits. That was… Read more 6/10/2013 - Social Security Needs to Prepare for Aging Americans
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6/10/2013 - Study links vegetarian diets and longevity

by on June 10, 2013 6:29 pm
Life may last longer for vegetarians The question: Various diets and eating habits have been linked to life span. What effect might vegetarian eating have on longevity? This study included 73,308 adults, most in their mid- to upper-50s and with no diagnosis of cancer or cardiovascular disease at the start of the study. Read the full article… Read more 6/10/2013 - Study links vegetarian diets and longevity
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6/10/2013 - Is an Aging Workforce Less Productive?

by on June 10, 2013 4:09 pm
As the population grows older an increasing percentage of the workforce will be past age 60. Older workers are ordinarily thought to be less productive than younger ones, raising the question of whether an aging workforce will also be a less productive one. Read the full article at Brookings Institution.
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6/9/2013 - Golden Years Tainted As Retirement Savings Dwindle

by on June 9, 2013 6:05 pm
For almost a century, it’s been a tenet of the American dream: Work hard enough, and you’ll get to rest and relax in your golden years. But retirement as we know it may be consigned to the dustbin of history. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).
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6/8/2013 - For Retirees, a Million-Dollar Illusion

by on June 8, 2013 6:00 pm
A million dollars isn’t what it used to be. Still, $1 million is more money than 9 in 10 American families possess. It may no longer be a symbol of boundless wealth, but as a retirementnest egg, $1 million is relatively big. It may seem like a lot to live on. But in many ways, it’s… Read more 6/8/2013 - For Retirees, a Million-Dollar Illusion
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6/7/2013 - Should retirement savings be mandatory?

by on June 7, 2013 6:14 pm
Gone are the days of employee pensions in many job markets, which would guarantee a secure income in retirement. Unfortunately, many individuals are doing very little, or next to nothing, to replace this financial security. Read the full article at MarketWatch.
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6/7/2013 - Grow fresh cartilage from adult stem cells

by on June 7, 2013 6:10 pm
Bioengineers are a step closer to growing new cartilage from a patient’s own stem cells. Read the full article at Futurity.
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6/7/2013 - Fine Print and Red Tape in Long-Term Care Policies

by on June 7, 2013 6:03 pm
One of the big reasons people buy long-term care insurance is to avoid burdening a spouse or grown children when they can no longer care for themselves. But some family members are shouldering another type of burden: one that involves piles of paperwork and repeated phone calls, as they are forced to navigate a labyrinth of requirements… Read more 6/7/2013 - Fine Print and Red Tape in Long-Term Care Policies