People in wealthy countries are living longer, but not as long as they used to. This is a big deal. To understand why, let's look at what's happening in Western Europe. From 1992 to 2005, life expectancy was going up fast. The places that were behind caught up quickly. But from 2005 to 2019, things
People are living longer, and this changes everything about retirement. By 2060, the average life expectancy in the U. S. is expected to reach 85. 6 years. This means retirement could last a long time. Planning for it is crucial. Retirement today is not about sitting idle. Many retirees are staying
Chicago's West Side tells a stark story of inequality. Just five miles from the Loop, where life expectancy is a high 87. 3 years, neighborhoods like West Garfield Park see residents living on average 20 years less. This gap, driven by factors like crime, drug use, and lack of resources, has persist
A prominent figure in the biotech world has raised a red flag. Noubar Afeyan, a well-known investor, has expressed concerns about a growing resistance to science in the United States. He believes this trend could have serious consequences. In a recent letter to investors, Afeyan warned that rejecti
The Amish community in North America is growing fast. Unlike other groups, they have many children and live long lives. This makes them different from many other people in the West. Most Amish women get married young, around 21 years old. Almost 9 out of 10 women marry by the time they are 50. This
Sleep is often overlooked, but it's a big deal. Recent findings show that not getting enough sleep can cut your life short. It's more impactful than diet or exercise. Only smoking has a bigger effect on how long you live. Many adults don't get enough sleep. Over a third miss the recommended seven h
In Nigeria, the link between money and health is strong. From 2006 to 2018, researchers found that making more money can help fight diseases. This is big news for a country where many people get sick often. The study looked at how money affects health. It found that when people have more money, the
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a big mark on the world. One of the biggest questions now is how it has changed how long we live. Before the pandemic, people were living longer than ever. But COVID-19 has caused a lot of deaths, especially among older people. This has made the average life expectanc
The idea that humans can keep living longer and longer might not be true. Experts say we've already made huge progress in helping people live past 60 or 70. But now, the big challenge is helping people live past 80 or 90. The problem is, our bodies age, and science hasn't found a way to stop that ye
The U. S. has seen a drop in overdose deaths, a win worth celebrating. But this progress is at risk. A new law could take health insurance away from millions, including many with opioid addiction. Medicaid covers nearly half of non-elderly adults battling opioid addiction. Without it, treatment beco
