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Boomers stay healthy to stay working in post-recession world
According to economists, the Great Recession occurred between 2007-2009 (National Bureau of Economic Research). They noted that the 2009 date didn’t mean that the economy was “favorable” or normal, only that a recovery had begun. How are people in the workforce feeling about their economic situations?
moreEconomics of aging
Retirement finances looking brighter
According to telephone interviews with a random sample of 1,026 adults, ages 18 and older, living in the United States, 50% believed they will have enough money to live comfortably after they retire.
moreEconomics of aging
Older pedestrians at higher risk for accidents
A report based in data on traffic deaths in the United States reveals that over 47,000 people were killed between 2003 and 2012.
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Physical activity helps prevent chronic disease in people with disabilities
Most adults are able to participate in physical activity, even when they have a disability, such as serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs; hearing; seeing; or concentrating, remembering or making decisions.
moreHealth conditions
New statistics show longevity increasing around the world
Low-income countries have made a big leap in years of life expectancy, resulting in a global average life expectancy of 73 years for a girl and 68 years for a boy born in 2012.
moreTrends
Eat those vegetables and fruit to lower risk of stroke
Risk factors for stroke include older age and heredity. Lifestyle choices are also risk factors, such as smoking cigarettes, poor diet and physical inactivity (American Stroke Association). To better understand the results of a new study looking at the relationship between stroke risk and eating fruits and vegetables, it’s helpful to translate grams to food servings. This is approximate. One medium apple or orange, two small apricots, one cup of sweet corn or one cup of cooked green or orange vegetables are approximately equivalent to 150 grams (Gofor2&5 Australia).
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