Category: Longevity News 2013
5/16/2013 - Tips for college grads: How to retire rich
by admin on May 16, 2013 11:42 pm
“Invest in your career,” said Steve Vernon, a consulting research scholar at the Stanford Center on Longevity, Financial Security Division. “If you don’t have strong earnings, you won’t be able to save much money. Read the full article at MarketWatch.
5/16/2013 - Average US Retirement Age Is 61 — And Rising
by admin on May 16, 2013 8:07 pm
The average U.S. retirement age has climbed to 61, up from 57 two decades ago, and it’s likely to age higher, according to Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finance survey. Read the full article at CNBC.
5/16/2013 - Why the health cost slowdown is great for grandparents
by admin on May 16, 2013 8:07 pm
The recent slowdown in health care costs matters a lot for the federal government, which buys health benefits for tens of millions of Americans. It also turns out to matter significantly for retirees. Read the full article at The Washington Post.
5/16/2013 - Stem Cell Milestone Revives Intense Ethical Debate
by admin on May 16, 2013 5:50 pm
Scientists in Oregon have achieved something that has eluded researchers for years. They have created stem cells that are tailored to individual patients, made from cloned embryos. That would open the door to treating many diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, spinal cord injuries and many others. But researchers face ethical dilemmas. Listen to the full… Read more 5/16/2013 - Stem Cell Milestone Revives Intense Ethical Debate
5/16/2013 - Skin Cancer Tied To A Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
by admin on May 16, 2013 5:35 pm
There’s no positive side to developing skin cancer, but the latest research ties certain forms of the disease to a reduced risk of dementia. Read the full article at Time.
5/15/2013 - Alzheimer's Research: Biomarkers Predict Start Of Mental Decline
by admin on May 15, 2013 5:53 pm
Researchers have figured out new ways to identify who is at risk of developing Alzheimer’s, an incurable brain disease that affects 5.4 million Americans. Read the full article at Huffington Post.
5/15/2013 - Biological clue to why women live longer than men
by admin on May 15, 2013 5:27 pm
Women live longer than men partly because their immune systems age more slowly, a study suggests. Read the full article at BBC News.
5/15/2013 - Retirement savers lose $117,000 to unexpected events
by admin on May 15, 2013 5:23 pm
Unexpected setbacks, ranging from stock market declines to suddenly supporting an adult child, have taken a major hit to Baby Boomers’ retirement savings, according to a recent survey. Read the full article at CNN Money.
5/14/2013 - The 10 Fastest-Aging States
by admin on May 14, 2013 5:50 pm
The age-65-and-older population in the U.S. grew by 18 percent between 2000 and 2011 to 41.4 million senior citizens. But in a few states, the senior citizen population grew significantly faster than the rest of the country, according to a recent Administration on Aging report. Here’s where the retiree population is increasing the fastest: Read… Read more 5/14/2013 - The 10 Fastest-Aging States
5/14/2013 - Covering the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care
by admin on May 14, 2013 5:24 pm
FEW sticker shocks are as bracing as the price of hiring someone to help with the simplest activities — bathing, toilet use, dressing, eating and moving. Whether recovering from surgery or a stroke or suffering a chronic illness like arthritis, those needing skilled help need deep pockets indeed. Read the full article at The New… Read more 5/14/2013 - Covering the Rising Cost of Long-Term Care
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