This interactive chart can predict how many years you have left
Life expectancy in the U.S. is 78.6 years, but Americans who reach age 65 are living longer than ever.
June 6, 2021
Aging
What people in their 90s regret the most
I interviewed the oldest people I know. Their responses contradict popular research about aging and happiness
May 5, 2021
These 10 surgeries are considered “uniquely high risk” for older adults
A study named 227 risky surgeries for older adults. But these 10 procedures can be especially problematic.
May 1, 2021
The ‘silver tsunami’ is coming — and we’re not ready
Here's what needs to be done to address a significant public health challenge.
March 16, 2021
17 signs of a blood clot that are easy to miss
Though symptoms can be sneaky, many people are able to identify them and seek medical attention before it's too late.
March 16, 2021
These common prescription drugs could boost your dementia risk
A recent study has tightened the link between dementia and a common class of drugs used to treat a variety of symptoms.
March 4, 2021
20 ways life after 60 will change post-pandemic
In the aftermath of the pandemic, everything will change — particularly for people over 60.
October 28, 2020
11 steps to take if you’re turning 65 this year
Turning 65? Congratulations! From Medicare to Social Security to property tax relief, here's what you need to know.
September 23, 2020
A pandemic upshot: Older adults are having second thoughts about where to live
These decisions, hard enough during ordinary times, are now fraught with uncertainty.
September 18, 2020
7 normal parts of early childhood (that now I realize could have killed us)
The things our parents subjected us to.
September 16, 2020
The year when 60 suddenly became ‘old’
At 62, I believe I speak for many other late-stage boomers when I say: Wait, what?
August 31, 2020
12 surprising causes of adult acne
You have a mortgage, are planning for retirement, your kids are out of the house, and... what's that? A pimple?
August 19, 2020
10 apps that everyone over 50 should have on their phone
Want to change your life for the better? There’s an app for that.
August 2, 2020
The real midlife crisis confronting many Americans
Middle-aged adults are increasingly confronted with an impossible choice: how to split time and money between themselves, their parents and their kids.
June 29, 2020
Grandparents who babysit a grandchild live longer, study finds
Grandparents who babysit are 37% more likely to survive the next 20 years.
June 23, 2020
The big question you need to ask before a parent has surgery
New standards meant to improve surgical care for older adults have been endorsed by the American College of Surgeons.
June 4, 2020
15 sounds people under 40 won’t recognize
How many of these sounds transport you back to your childhood?
May 7, 2020
What it will take to live in your home for the rest of your life
Aging in place is about more than just putting in a grab bar.
May 3, 2020
Why do people become more selfless as they age?
A recent study found that the proportion of altruists steadily increased with age.
April 14, 2020