Category: Longevity News 2014

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3/5/2014 - Knowledge is power when it comes to retirement planning, Stanford researcher shows

by on March 6, 2014 12:24 am
Gopi Shah Goda, a Stanford economics scholar and Center on Longevity faculty advisor found that people increase their savings when they use retirement income projections and have access to detailed information about the benefits of saving now for use later. When such information is absent, people save less. Read the full article at Stanford News.
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3/5/2014 - Study ranks Alzheimer’s as third-leading cause of death, after heart disease and cancer

by on March 5, 2014 7:31 pm
Alzheimer’s disease likely plays a much larger role in the deaths of older Americans than is reported, according to a new study that says the disease may be the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Read the full article at The Washington Post.
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3/5/2014 - Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk of Dementia

by on March 5, 2014 4:33 pm
How middle-aged people rate their own physical fitness could provide clues about their risk for future dementia, Finnish researchers report. Among people aged about 50, those who self-rate their level of fitness as poor are four times more likely to develop dementia within 30 years than those who say they have a good level of… Read more 3/5/2014 - Poor Fitness in Middle Age Tied to Higher Risk of Dementia
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3/4/2014 - A Genetic Entrepreneur Sets His Sights on Aging and Death

by on March 4, 2014 4:31 pm
J. Craig Venter is the latest wealthy entrepreneur to think he can cheat aging and death. And he hopes to do so by resorting to his first love: sequencing genomes. Read the full article at The New York Times.
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3/3/2014 - Fewer workers delaying retirement

by on March 3, 2014 6:16 pm
The picture is brightening, at least somewhat, for full-time workers who have been putting off plans to retire, or thinking they could never do so, according to a new survey. Read the full article at MarketWatch.
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2/28/2014 - Seth Rogen on Dementia at 55

by on February 28, 2014 6:49 pm
Seth Rogen gave impassioned testimony before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. The comedian and his wife Lauren Miller recently started a charity dedicated to Alzheimer’s education and research advocacy, Hilarity for Charity. Video of the ever-unassuming Rogen’s plea to support Alzheimer’s research resonated widely across the Internet, already having been viewed more than 3 million times… Read more 2/28/2014 - Seth Rogen on Dementia at 55
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2/28/2014 - A Strong Sex Life Helps Couples Cope With The Trials Of Aging

by on February 28, 2014 6:42 pm
Health problems can put a strain on a marriage at any age. But as we get older, chronic illnesses can make it even tougher to keep the spark alive. Scientists at the University of Chicago have uncovered one way couples can offset the stresses of illness and aging: more physical intimacy. Read the full article… Read more 2/28/2014 - A Strong Sex Life Helps Couples Cope With The Trials Of Aging
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2/27/2014 - Many delay retiring: Need more money, enjoy their jobs

by on February 27, 2014 6:11 pm
Americans are still putting retirement on the back burner, but not just for financial reasons, according to a new survey. Many say they need the health insurance and benefits, and half say they just enjoy their jobs. Read the full article at USA Today.
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2/26/2014 - Aging dads more likely to have kids with autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and more

by on February 27, 2014 6:08 pm
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.
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2/26/2014 - In sickness and health, sex keeps older couples happy

by on February 26, 2014 5:59 pm
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.