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Metabolic syndrome declines, but women's waistlines increase
The metabolic syndrome is a combination of health risk factors: a high level of triglycerides (fats stored in fat cells), low levels of HDL “good” cholesterol, hypertension, abdominal obesity and high fasting glucose levels (high blood sugar). The syndrome itself as well as its components are linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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Unexpected events can erode retirement savings
A telephone survey was conducted among 1,000 employed and retired people ages 50-70 years. All respondents had investable assets of at least $100,000 (including employer retirement plans, but not real estate).
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In the US, retirement age expectations clash with reality
According to a poll of 2,017 adults ages 18 and older, 37% of nonretired Americans said they expected to retire after age 65, 26% at age 65, and 26% before age 65
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Will health decline after retirement?
The number of older people who are still working has declined significantly over the past 50 years, according to background in a new secondary research report from the United Kingdom. People are living longer, but working years have not increased.
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A double job as employee and caregiver raises health risk
There are approximately 65.7 million people in the US providing care for adults, the elderly and children with special needs, representing 31% of all households (National Alliance for Caregiving).
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