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US Life Expectancy Holds Steady; Infant Death Rate Drops
By Sara G. Miller published
Checking on life expectancy in America…
The Best Countries for Older Adults
By Sara G. Miller published
See where your country ranks...
The Best Country to Live in If You're Over 60
By Sara G. Miller published
Switzerland topped the list as the best country for this group of people to live in.
Fatherhood in Early 20s May Raise Risk of Midlife Death
By Laura Geggel published
Men who become fathers at a young age may have an increased risk of dying during middle age — in their late 40s or early 50s, new research finds.
Can Young Blood Improve Old Brains?
By Rachael Rettner published
The blood of the young may be able to counter some of the effects of aging in older brains, according to studies in animals
Why Your Birth Date May Not Match Your Body's Age
By Elizabeth Goldbaum published
People age at different rates, and now, a new study finds that people's tendency to age more slowly or quickly than their contemporaries is evident in healthy people as young as their 30s.
When Did Women Start to Outlive Men?
By Rachael Rettner published
It's well known that women live longer than men, but this wasn't always the case: A new study finds that differences between men and women's life expectancies began to emerge in the late 1800s.
Want to Live Longer? Optimal Amount of Exercise Revealed
By Rachael Rettner published
Doing a few hours of exercise every week will probably help you live longer, but doing a whole lot more exercise doesn't provide much extra benefit, according to a new study.
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