At 65, French retirees out-earn workers—while many U.S. boomers can’t afford to retire
French retirees over the age of 65 now make more money relative to the average salary of working-age…
Inappropriate Prescribing Tied to Mortality Risk in Seniors
TOPLINE: Older adults who were prescribed medications flagged as potentially inappropriate had an increased risk for mortality, with…
Multidrug Therapy Could Help Both the Heart and the Brain
A groundbreaking analysis reveals that older adults taking a combination of medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and…
Dear Abby: My drama-filled sisters could lose out on my generous help if they don’t shape up
DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old man who has two sisters. Recently, I was at my younger sister…
Americans Fear End of Social Security as They Know It
Seven in 10 Americans worry that Social Security won’t be there for them when they retire, according to…
Delaware moves to erase $50M of residents’ medical debt
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover?…
Delaware’s aging population strains health care systems
When the system falls short For some Delaware residents, the cracks in the health care system aren’t just…
All Hype or Some Hope?
Media consumers are bombarded daily with aggressive, testimonial-driven ads for pricey supplements purported to sharpen memory, focus, and…
Combination CVD Meds Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline
Older adults taking a combination of medications to treat high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes experienced slower cognitive…
Social Security Warning Issued as Retirees Could Face $18,000 Cut
Retirees could face a huge cut to benefits in the next seven years if a new funding solution…
Walking 14 More Steps Per Minute Can Fight Off Frailty Effects For Seniors
(Photo by Monkey Business Images on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell Increasing walking speed by 14 steps per minute boosted the…
Is the Supplement Ready for Clinical Use?
Popular among bodybuilders, creatine supplementation is gaining traction for its potential use beyond athletic performance. Researchers are exploring…