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fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 days ago

July 3: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence it is stated that nine were born in Massachusetts; eight in Virginia; five in Maryland; and various other states.
Brooklyn
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'We are still here, yet invisible.' Study finds that U.S. government has overestimated Native American life expectancy

The findings of this study reveal that systemic misclassification is further exacerbating existing health disparities, leading to a tragic underrepresentation of the true mortality rates for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals.
Data science
#public-health
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Five years on: Britons among hardest hit by Covid fallout

The UK faced significant setbacks in health outcomes and social inequality in its Covid response compared to other developed nations.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. says Americans were healthier when his uncle was president. Is he right?

Health concerns voiced by Kennedy may overlook key facts and context regarding historical health data.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Five years on: Britons among hardest hit by Covid fallout

The UK faced significant setbacks in health outcomes and social inequality in its Covid response compared to other developed nations.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

RFK Jr. says Americans were healthier when his uncle was president. Is he right?

Health concerns voiced by Kennedy may overlook key facts and context regarding historical health data.
more#public-health
#socioeconomic-disparities
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It's my goal to live to 100 and it's not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

The gap between health knowledge and collective health outcomes shows disparity, especially as life expectancy declines among the general population.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It's my goal to live to 100 and it's not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

The gap between health knowledge and collective health outcomes shows disparity, especially as life expectancy declines among the general population.
more#socioeconomic-disparities
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Can We Put "Health" and "Care" Back in Healthcare?

America's healthcare system is in crisis with reduced trust, declining life expectancy, and a growing burnout epidemic among healthcare providers.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report seems riddled with AI slop

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health report suffers from serious citation and factual inaccuracies, with indications of AI-generated content contributing to the errors.
fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 month ago

Inside Denmark: The highest retirement age in Europe

The decision to raise Denmark's retirement age to 70 by 2040 has garnered significant media attention due to its impact on workers, especially in physical jobs.
Europe politics
Retirement
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Aging Boom's next stage: Rise of the 100-somethings

Aging populations and increasing centenarians may indicate a demographic shift in society.
Centenarians are expected to quadruple in number by mid-century globally.
#retirement
Retirement
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'I'm 94 and still work 7 days a week': Number of seniors delaying retirement explodes - and could surge further amid economic uncertainty

Workers, especially older ones, are postponing retirement due to increased life expectancy and economic pressures.
Retirement
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'I'm 94 and still work 7 days a week': Number of seniors delaying retirement explodes - and could surge further amid economic uncertainty

Workers, especially older ones, are postponing retirement due to increased life expectancy and economic pressures.
more#retirement
#retirement-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Should You Claim Social Security at 62 and Invest the Money?

Filing for Social Security at 62 reduces benefits for life, but investing the money could yield higher returns.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Should You Claim Social Security at 62 and Invest the Money?

Filing for Social Security at 62 reduces benefits for life, but investing the money could yield higher returns.
more#retirement-planning
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

How old your dog REALLY is: Calculator reveals your pet's 'true age'

Dogs age differently based on size and breed, making the 7 dog years per human year myth an oversimplification.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Richest Americans have lower life expectancy than Europeans

Economic status significantly impacts life expectancy, with the wealthy living longer than the poor, particularly in the U.S.
Black Lives Matter
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Mortality gap between Black, white Americans narrows, except for infants - Harvard Gazette

The gap in infant mortality rates between Black and white Americans is increasing despite overall improvements in life expectancy for both groups.
#longevity
Women
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Men with better sperm quality live up to three years LONGER

Men with higher quality sperm can live 2-3 years longer than those with lower quality sperm.
Women
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Men with better sperm quality live up to three years LONGER

Men with higher quality sperm can live 2-3 years longer than those with lower quality sperm.
more#longevity
Health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Men die younger than women. Is it time for a focus on men's health?

Men have shorter life expectancies than women, highlighting a need for focused research on men's health issues.
Health
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

ADHD's Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers

Early diagnosis of ADHD can significantly change one's perspective on personal behaviors, highlighting the importance of treatment.
Recent studies indicate that ADHD is linked to a substantially shorter lifespan for both men and women.
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