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5/19/2014 - 'Gray Divorce' and Other Demographic Trends

by on May 19, 2014 5:41 pm
Every day for the next 18 years, 10,000 people will reach the age of 65. You’ve probably heard that data-loaded sentence before. Its source is the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C., a “fact tank” where all manner of demographic research takes place to describe and forecast societal developments. Read the full article at Huffington… Read more 5/19/2014 - 'Gray Divorce' and Other Demographic Trends
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5/19/2014 - A common antidepressant may cut Alzheimer’s protein

by on May 19, 2014 4:13 pm
New research shows that a common antidepressant may cut production of one of the chief suspects in the investigation of Alzheimer’s disease. These findings open a new avenue in the hunt for drugs to prevent the devastating brain disease. Read the full article at The Washington Post.
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5/16/2014 - Why Hillary Clinton Isn’t Too Old for 2016

by on May 16, 2014 10:39 pm
Lost in the furor over Karl Rove’s speculation about Hillary Clinton’s health was his suggestion that she’s getting, well, old. Age is a consideration that could ultimately lead Mrs. Clinton to sit out the 2016 presidential race, Mr. Rove said in an interview. So, is Mrs. Clinton too old to be president? A look at the life-expectancy tables shows… Read more 5/16/2014 - Why Hillary Clinton Isn’t Too Old for 2016
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5/16/2014 - When Shingles Is Just the Beginning

by on May 16, 2014 7:17 pm
You don’t really need another reason to get the shingles vaccine, for yourself (if you’re over 60) or your older relatives. A painful rash, possible damage to vision and a substantial risk of the condition called postherpetic neuralgia, which can hurt for a long time — aren’t those enough? But here’s another reason anyway, courtesy… Read more 5/16/2014 - When Shingles Is Just the Beginning
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5/15/2014 - Antidepressant Could Be Prophylactic for Alzheimer’s

by on May 15, 2014 4:24 pm
An antidepressant drug appears to deter the formation of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published today (May 14) in Science Translational Medicine. A team led by Yvette Sheline of the University of Pennsylvania studied the effects of citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), on mice and a small group… Read more 5/15/2014 - Antidepressant Could Be Prophylactic for Alzheimer’s
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5/15/2014 - Raise the Retirement Age to 70

by on May 15, 2014 4:21 pm
A timely idea is coming to us from the other side of the world. The idea is to raise the eligibility age for retirement benefits to 70. Read the full article at Slate.
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5/15/2014 - Interdependence: The Real Secret of Aging at Home

by on May 15, 2014 4:07 pm
“People need to move beyond the idea of ‘independence’ as we now think about it,” says AARP Foundation’s Walter Woods. “Humans are an interdependent species. We survived the harshest of conditions from our earliest days by recognizing that cooperation, shared resources, and the provision of mutual aid were keys to survival.” Read the full article… Read more 5/15/2014 - Interdependence: The Real Secret of Aging at Home
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5/14/2014 - Sense of purpose 'adds years to life'

by on May 14, 2014 6:16 pm
Having a sense of purpose may add years to your life, regardless of what the purpose is, research suggests. Not only does it contribute to healthy aging, but it may also stave off early death, according to a study of 7,000 Americans. Read the full article at BBC News.
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5/13/2014 - Why many retired women live in poverty (CNN Money)

by on May 14, 2014 6:12 pm
Gender inequality doesn’t end at the workplace. For many women, the gender gap haunts them well into their retirement years, when far more women find themselves living in poverty. Read the full article at CNN Money.
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5/10/2014 - 3 Generations Face the Retirement Crisis in America (Wall St. Cheat Sheet)

by on May 14, 2014 6:09 pm
The retirement crisis in America is not contained to any one generation. Across the country, people of all ages are struggling with stagnant wages, rising living expenses, and an overall sluggish economy. Some are closer to their golden years than others, but one thing is clear: There are three unique generations with very different retirements… Read more 5/10/2014 - 3 Generations Face the Retirement Crisis in America (Wall St. Cheat Sheet)