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A 114-year-old woman is now the oldest living American. She says 3 things have helped her live so long.

Naomi Whitehead, 114, emphasizes hard work and the simple pleasures of life as keys to her longevity.

A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Ramakrishnan explores the biological processes of aging and death, questioning the definition of death itself.
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Life expectancy may be reaching upper limits-for now

Significant improvements in human life expectancy are unlikely this century, despite advances in medical technology.

Is Radical Human Life Extension Possible?

Extraordinary advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy, raising it from 47 years in 1900 to about 79 today.

News - Cemetery Study Detects Roman Lifestyle Changes

Life expectancy increased during the Roman period in western Germany, reflecting improved living conditions.
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A 114-year-old woman is now the oldest living American. She says 3 things have helped her live so long.

Naomi Whitehead, 114, emphasizes hard work and the simple pleasures of life as keys to her longevity.

A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Ramakrishnan explores the biological processes of aging and death, questioning the definition of death itself.

I'm a 46-year-old divorcee with $4 million in the bank but my stressful job is burning me out - do I have enough to quit?

Retiring at 46 is possible with $4 million, but careful financial planning is essential.

Life expectancy may be reaching upper limits-for now

Significant improvements in human life expectancy are unlikely this century, despite advances in medical technology.

Is Radical Human Life Extension Possible?

Extraordinary advances in medicine and public health have dramatically increased life expectancy, raising it from 47 years in 1900 to about 79 today.

News - Cemetery Study Detects Roman Lifestyle Changes

Life expectancy increased during the Roman period in western Germany, reflecting improved living conditions.
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The Life Expectancy Gap Between Men And Women Hasn't Been This Bad In 25 Years

Women in the U.S. have, on average, lived longer than men since 1890.
The life expectancy gap between men and women is growing, with men now living nearly six years less than women.

Women are now outliving men in the US, study reveals

The gender life expectancy gap in the US is the largest since 1996, with women now living 5.8 years longer than men.
The Covid-19 pandemic is a significant factor contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy.
Other factors such as unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, accidents, and suicide, known as 'deaths of despair,' also contribute to the gap.

Women are now outliving men in the US, study reveals

The gender life expectancy gap in the US is the largest since 1996, with women now living 5.8 years longer than men.
The Covid-19 pandemic is a significant factor contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy.
Other factors such as unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, accidents, and suicide, known as 'deaths of despair,' also contribute to the gap.

New Harvard study finds COVID cut life expectancy but women continue to live longer

The average American's life expectancy has decreased by three years due to COVID-19.
The gender gap in life expectancy has widened, with women now living nearly six years longer than men.
Men are more likely to be affected by 'deaths of despair', including alcoholism, overdoses, and suicide.

Why U.S. Women Now Live Almost 6 Years Longer Than Men

U.S. women are projected to live about six years longer than U.S. men.
Deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses contribute to the widening gender-based life expectancy gap.

Why the Life Expectancy Gap between Men and Women Is Growing

The life expectancy gap between men and women in the U.S. has widened to 5.8 years, the largest disparity since 1996.
COVID-19 fatalities and drug overdoses are major factors contributing to the decline in life expectancy among men.
Other public health problems that disproportionately affect men, such as drug overdoses, suicide, and violence, also contribute to the gender gap in life expectancy.

The Life Expectancy Gap Between Men And Women Hasn't Been This Bad In 25 Years

Women in the U.S. have, on average, lived longer than men since 1890.
The life expectancy gap between men and women is growing, with men now living nearly six years less than women.

Women are now outliving men in the US, study reveals

The gender life expectancy gap in the US is the largest since 1996, with women now living 5.8 years longer than men.
The Covid-19 pandemic is a significant factor contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy.
Other factors such as unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, accidents, and suicide, known as 'deaths of despair,' also contribute to the gap.

Women are now outliving men in the US, study reveals

The gender life expectancy gap in the US is the largest since 1996, with women now living 5.8 years longer than men.
The Covid-19 pandemic is a significant factor contributing to the widening gap in life expectancy.
Other factors such as unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, accidents, and suicide, known as 'deaths of despair,' also contribute to the gap.

New Harvard study finds COVID cut life expectancy but women continue to live longer

The average American's life expectancy has decreased by three years due to COVID-19.
The gender gap in life expectancy has widened, with women now living nearly six years longer than men.
Men are more likely to be affected by 'deaths of despair', including alcoholism, overdoses, and suicide.

Why U.S. Women Now Live Almost 6 Years Longer Than Men

U.S. women are projected to live about six years longer than U.S. men.
Deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses contribute to the widening gender-based life expectancy gap.

Why the Life Expectancy Gap between Men and Women Is Growing

The life expectancy gap between men and women in the U.S. has widened to 5.8 years, the largest disparity since 1996.
COVID-19 fatalities and drug overdoses are major factors contributing to the decline in life expectancy among men.
Other public health problems that disproportionately affect men, such as drug overdoses, suicide, and violence, also contribute to the gender gap in life expectancy.
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Why Healthspan' May Be More Important Than Lifespan

Bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel plans to stop life-extending medical care at age 75.
There is a gap between lifespan and healthspan, with people living longer but not necessarily in good health.
Healthspan is becoming the focus of longevity as experts recognize the importance of living in good health.

U.S. life expectancy is recovering from COVID-19, but still lags

Life expectancy in the U.S. is starting to recover after dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the recent gains, life expectancy in the U.S. still lags behind pre-pandemic levels.

U.S. Life Expectancy Creeps Up as Covid Deaths Fall

Life expectancy in the United States has increased by more than a year between 2021 and 2022, partially recovering from the decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deaths from other conditions like flu, pneumonia, kidney disease, and birth defects rose in 2022, offsetting the decrease in Covid-19 deaths.
Life expectancy gains were more pronounced among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, while the gap between men and women widened during the pandemic.
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US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year in 2022, but is still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
COVID-19 was the driving factor in the decline of life expectancy in previous years.
The U.S. is also facing challenges with drug overdose deaths and suicides.

U.S. life expectancy starts to recover after sharp pandemic decline

The average life expectancy in the U.S. increased by 1.1 years in 2022.
The increase in life expectancy only accounted for less than 50% of the loss experienced during 2019-2021 due to COVID-19.
U.S. life expectancy is still far behind other wealthy countries.

US life expectancy rose last year, but it remains below its pre-pandemic level

U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year in 2022, but is still lower than pre-pandemic levels.
COVID-19 was the driving factor in the decline of life expectancy in previous years.
The U.S. is also facing challenges with drug overdose deaths and suicides.

U.S. life expectancy starts to recover after sharp pandemic decline

The average life expectancy in the U.S. increased by 1.1 years in 2022.
The increase in life expectancy only accounted for less than 50% of the loss experienced during 2019-2021 due to COVID-19.
U.S. life expectancy is still far behind other wealthy countries.
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How did America become a deadlier place for men?

Life expectancy in the US has dropped for both genders, but especially men.
Men are worse off and falling further behind in terms of well-being.
Women are outliving men by 5.8 years as of 2021.

PODCAST: Germany's 'unfair' family reunification rules and most surprising German taxes

American football is growing in popularity in Germany
Germany is experiencing strikes and falling life expectancy
Border checks and tensions have increased in Germany

PODCAST: Germany's 'unfair' family reunification rules and most surprising German taxes

American football is growing in popularity in Germany
Germany is experiencing strikes and falling life expectancy
Border checks and tensions have increased in Germany

PODCAST: Life in France to get more expensive and busting myths about Napoleon

Analysis of Senate amendments to immigration law in France
Exploration of becoming a patissier in France
In-depth looks at French regions with longest life expectancy and rising cost of living in 2024
Discussion on the life of Napoleon

Men in the U.S. are dying nearly six years before women, study shows

The life expectancy gap between women and men in the U.S. has widened, with men dying nearly six years before women.
The COVID-19 pandemic and unintentional injuries were the main contributors to the growing life expectancy gap.
Environmental and societal factors, such as men's health behaviors and access to healthcare, also play a role in the discrepancy.

Men in the U.S. are dying nearly six years before women, study shows

The life expectancy gap between women and men in the U.S. has widened, with men dying nearly six years before women.
The COVID-19 pandemic and unintentional injuries were the main contributors to the growing life expectancy gap.
Environmental and societal factors, such as men's health behaviors and access to healthcare, also play a role in the discrepancy.
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