HRS in the News
Timely and relevant findings from research that uses HRS data are picked up by the media. Other members of the media use the data themselves to help complete a news story. This page provides a sample of news media reports using HRS.
Timely and relevant findings from research that uses HRS data are picked up by the media. Other members of the media use the data themselves to help complete a news story. This page provides a sample of news media reports using HRS.
Changes in personality traits linked to significant life outcomes (Social Psychology, May 8, 2024)
Hobbies Are The Secret To Happiness? Pleasurable Activities Help Older Adults Avoid Depression (StudyFinds, October 6, 2023)
The importance of activities (McKnights, September 25, 2023)
Loneliness in later life lessens when older adults spend many hours volunteering (Michigan News, University of Michigan, February 13, 2023)
11 Meaningful Ways Older Adults Can Volunteer Right Now (Forbes, June 12, 2023)
Having a sense of purpose may help you live longer, research shows (MedicalNewsToday, November 21, 2022)
The Power Of Optimism In Older Age (Texas A&M Today, April 20, 2022)
How Religious Community Is Linked to Human Flourishing (Psychology Today, February 25, 2021)
For breakthroughs in slowing aging, scientists must look beyond biology (EurekAlert/AAAS, February 22, 2021)
How the Affordable Care Act Is Helping Fight the Coronavirus Outbreak (The Conversation, August 3, 2020)
How these grandparents became America’s unofficial social safety net (The Washington Post, March 2019)
Cliches about only being as old as you feel are starting to have scientific backing (The Washington Post, April 2018)
The sudden hot job market for workers over 50 (CNBC, March 2018)
This is how much your kids are worth (Bloomberg, August 2017)
How the lives of seniors in the U.S. match up against the rest of the world (Forbes, August 2017)
Solo agers plan to age alone without the help of nearby family or close friends (The Kentucky Standard, July 2017)
More evidence that health insurance really does save lives (Pacific Standard, June 2017)
Aging Americans enjoy longer life, better health when avoiding 3 risky behaviors (July 2017)
U.S. life expectancy declines for the first time since 1993 (The Washington Post, December 2016)
Five myths about landing a good job later in life (The Wall Street Journal, November 2016)
ISR Health and Retirement Study enhanced with significant new federal support (December 2015)
Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease and Offers Hope for New Therapies (USC Leonard Davis, January 2, 2024)
Stroke, High BP Don’t Mediate Pollution’s Link to Dementia (Medscape, September 28, 2023)
Can Daily Internet Use Alleviate Dementia Risk in Older Adults? (Neurology Advisor, June 28, 2023)
Lifelong Enrichment: A Key to Preserving Cognitive Health (Psychology Today, June 13, 2023)
Can the MIND Diet Reduce the Risk of Dementia? (Docwire News, May 11, 2023)
People who think positively about aging are more likely to recover memory (Yale School of Public Health, April 13, 2023)
Education may be the best way to protect against cognitive decline, new research suggests (NBC News, February, 11, 2023)
Cognitive scientists may have just discovered the most cuddly way to protect your aging brain (Fast Company, January 13, 2023)
Take care of your senses: The science behind sensory loss and dementia risk (National Institute on Aging, January 10, 2023)
Where Food Security May Make a Difference Seniors Who Use Food Benefits Experience Slower Memory Decline (NeurologyToday, December 15, 2022)
Dementia Rate Declining Among Older Americans: Study (U.S. News & World Report, November 8, 2022)
Can self-employment promote better cardiovascular health for women? (Harvard Health Publishing, September 29, 2022)
Life Expectancy Tool May Improve Quality of Life for Patients With Dementia (UCSF News, September 26, 2022)
Improving vision may help prevent dementia (Harvard Health Publishing, August 1, 2022)
Glaucoma Not Linked to Change in Cognitive Function (Physician’s Weekly, July 7, 2022)
Reduction in Vial Size of Aducanumab Could Yield Savings (Physician’s Weekly, June 27, 2022)
Pet Ownership May Delay Cognitive Decline in Older Adults (AARP, March 21, 2022)
When people’s attitudes about aging improve, better health may follow (UBC News, February 9, 2022)
How Exercise May Help Us Flourish (The New York Times, May 12, 2021)
Decreases in Stroke-Related Dementia Result from Smaller Memory Decrements (NeurologyToday, March 26, 2021)
Employment may slow memory decline for women (National Institute of Aging, January 28, 2021)
Moderate drinking may improve cognitive health for older adults, study says (CNN, July 1, 2020)
Boost your mental and physical health during the pandemic by volunteering virtually (CNN, June 11, 2020)
Physically active older veterans fall more, but hurt themselves less (Michigan News, April 2020)
Cardiovascular Disease and Cumulative Incidence of Cognitive Impairment: Longitudinal Findings from The Health and Retirement Study (DocWire News, March 2020)
Being happier will help you live longer, so learn how to be happier (CNN, October 2019)
Dementia: Study reveals ‘surprising’ lifestyle factor - how to lower your risk (Express, September 2019)
Having a paying job may help fend off Alzheimer’s disease in women (The Seattle Times, August 2019)
Religious involvement may improve cognitive health (Michigan News, August 2019)
Women who work for a salary see slower memory decline in old age, reducing their risk for dementia, a new study suggests (The Washington Post, July 2019)
People who survive cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s (Healthline, June 2019)
A sense of purpose could prolong your life (Quartz, May 2019)
Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life (Michigan News, May 2019)
Seniors who feel their life has purpose may live longer (Reuters, May 2019)
Channel anxiety to avoid bad investment decisions (CNBC, April 2018)
Depression and anxiety linked to higher risk of other major health conditions, suggests new study (Forbes, December 2018)
Volunteering has some surprising health benefits. Here’s how to find the right project for you (NBC, November 2018)
Happy childhood memories may boost physical and mental health in later life (Newsweek, November 2018)
Want to keep your brain sharp? Take care of your eyes and ears. (NPR, October 2018)
Now more of us can count on more time dodging the dementia bullet (The Washington Post, May 2018)
Volunteering 2 hours a week can help ease loneliness, study finds (Today, April 2018)
Spotting Alzheimer’s early could save American $7.9 Trillion (Bloomberg, March 2018)
Pessimism about old age may be a risk factor for dementia (The Los Angeles Times, February 2018)
Research finds volunteering can be good for your health (The Wall Street Journal, April 2018)
British government targets a modern public health scourge: Loneliness (The Los Angeles Times, January 2018)
Staying mentally fit by helping others (The Herald-Palladium, December 2017)
How your personality affects your health: From extroverts to romantics to neurotic types, we reveal the issues tied to each trait - and what to do about it (Daily Mail, November 2017)
Harvard researchers say this mental shift will help you live longer, healthier life (CNBC, November 2017)
Seniors and Pets: Health benefits and challenges (U.S. News & Report, October 2017)
Taking your grandparents to museums could improve their health (Artsy, September 2017)
NEA study: Get involved in the arts, it will benefit your health (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 2017)
What’s the secret to a long life? (The Bulletin, July 2017)
The Mediterranean Diet might be the secret to living longer – and better (Yahoo!, July 2017)
Healthy lifestyle may increase lifespan by seven years (WebMD, July 2017)
These preventive measures might help delay dementia or cognitive decline (Kaiser Family Foundation, July 2017)
Hybrid MIND diet may preserve cognition, cut dementia risk (Medscape Medical News, July 2017)
There’s a sliver of positive Alzheimer’s news if focusing on rates (Pittsburg Post-Gazette, July 2017)
Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2017) (Alzheimer’s Society, July 2017)
Healthy eating habits may preserve cognitive functions and reduce the risk of dementia (Alzheimer’s Association International Conf. Press Office, July 2017)
Trying to keep the brain sharp doesn’t have to be costly (Associated Press, July 2017)
Understanding why loneliness exists can help east it, say scientists (Christian Science Monitor, June 2017)
Physical inactivity linked to loss of independence (Reuters, April 2017)
Adjusting psychiatric meds may reduce fall risk in older adults (May 2017)
Dementia rates are declining, and education could have a lot to do with it (Michigan Radio, February 2017)
Exercising your brain could stave off dementia (The Californian, January 2017)
Here’s why dementia rates are falling across the U.S. (The Los Angeles Times, November 2016)
Dementia on the downslide, especially among people with more education, study finds (November 2016)
Older adults gain weight when spouse is stressed out (October 2016)
Income, education impact aspects of health in race, gender-specific ways (October 2016)
Depression a strong predictor of heart disease in black, but not white, adults (August 2016)
Ability to quit smoking differs by race (August 2016)
Study shows a rising, but uneven, tide of in-home care for disabled seniors (July 2016)
Two kinds of Medicare – two kinds of patients? New findings could make a difference for health policy (June 2016)
Gut check: Does a hospital stay set patients up for sepsis by disrupting the body’s microbiome? (June 2015)
Judgment, memory better for older adults with optimistic outlook (June 2016)
Stopping the revolving door: Study finds sepsis survivors return to hospital for preventable reasons (January 2015)
Study suggests increase in falls among the elderly (March 2015)
Study examines hesitancy around buying an annuity (Insurance Newsnet, January 30, 2024)
From Breadwinner to Retiree: How to Manage the Transition (Kiplinger, November 28, 2023)
These Factors Drive Americans to Retire Earlier Than Expected (Think Advisor, July 18, 2023)
How Social Security Statements Help Retirement Planning (AARP, March 24, 2023)
Spenders Vs. Savers: How To Determine Your Retirement Spending Personality (Forbes, November 21, 2022)
Why You Might Spend Less On Travel In Retirement Than You Thought (Forbes, October 30, 2022)
Psychological Research Says Wealth Is Created By Chasing Positive Emotions, Not Money Alone (Forbes, October 2, 2022)
Researchers Say Retirement Plans Unperturbed by COVID (ASPPA, October 2, 2022)
How Employees Handle Their Retirement Savings During Work Transitions (The Pew Charitable Trusts, May 17, 2021)
The Consequences of Claiming Social Security Benefits at Age 62 (AARP Public Policy Institute, April 14, 2021)
Are pre-retirees in the gig economy prepared for retirement? (Benefits Pro, September 2019)
Retirees say, “We’re doing okay.” Experts refuse to listen. (Forbes, May 2019)
The life-changing magic of working a bit longer (NerdWallet, May 2019)
Why working till whenever is a risky retirement strategy (The New York Times, May 2019)
Why everyone should save like they’re going to retire early (MarketWatch, April 2019)
Peak performance: Use early career wage gains to supercharge retirement savings (NerdWallet, April 2019)
Why do 37% of older workers retire earlier than planned? (Marketwatch, February 2019)
Working to 70 is not an easy fix to the retirement crisis (Reuter, January 2019)
There’s more than one way to retire (Forbes, December 2018)
The myth of steady retirement spending, and why reality may cost less (The New York Times, November 2018)
4 big benefits of a Roth IRA (The Motley Fool, October 2018)
It’s better to be born rich than gifted (The Washington Post, October 2018)
Rosy assumptions on retirement invite rude financial surprise (Reuters, August 2018)
Could an early retirement help you live longer? (U.S. News & World Report, June 2018)
4 reasons to work longer (U.S. News and World Report, June 2018)
The myth of outliving your retirement savings (Reuters, May 2018)
Why women should keep working after their husbands retire (The Wall Street Journal, April 2018)
Retirees can be too frugal with their spending (CBS News, April 2018)
Many Americans try retirement, then change their minds (The New York Times, March 2018)
How much do retirees really depend on Social Security? Far less than you’d think. (Forbes, March 2018)
Are retirees spending too little? (Forbes, March 2018)
Yes, it’s true: Older people depend on Social Security (Morningstar, March 2018)
Six ways to protect yourself and your loved ones against elder fraud (USA Today, March 2018)
Column: For U.S. retirees, rising interest rates a double-edged sword (Reuters, January 2018)
Rethinking a common assumption about retirement spending (CBS News, December 2017)
A financial literacy test that works (Forbes, December 2017)
Retiring (again and again) in America (Bloomberg Businessweek, September 2017)
The most amazing retirement chart you’ll ever see (The Motley Fool, September 2017)
Economists have put a price on pain, and it’s $56-$145 a day (Quartz, August 2017)
How much would you pay to live pain-free? (The Washington Post, August 2017)
Phased retirement programs still rare, GAO finds (Pensions & Investments, July 2017)
Frugal retirees ditch 4 percent rule, hoard savings instead (CNBC, May 2017)
Is there really a retirement-savings crisis? (The Wall Street Journal, April 2017)
The best investment for retirement? Try marital counseling and a home miles away from your kids (The Globe and Mail, April 2017)
Why women’s money behavior should be studied separately from men (Marketwatch, April 2017)
Study shows one way to extend working years (Vox Media, March 2017)
More women in their 60s and 70s are having ‘way too much fun’ to retire (The New York Times, February 2017)
Your genes may predict how wealthy you are (Forbes, February 2017)
Why does dying cost more for people of color? New study takes a deeper look (September 2016)
Men likely to gain weight after losing jobs prior to retirement (June 2016)
Couples with similar drinking habits may live longer (Michigan News, University of Michigan, March, 27, 2024)
Medicare Decisions Often Made in Tandem by Couples (AARP, March 25, 2024)
Family caregiving doesn’t always mean poor mental health, study finds (McKnights, December 15, 2023)
Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too (NPR, November 20, 2023)
‘Boomerang’ Children Don’t Derail Parents’ Retirement: New Study (Think Advisor, January 24, 2023)
Married people walk faster and have strong grip, new study says (CNN, January 2019)
For a better marriage, act like a single person (The New York Times, February 2018)
Leaving Before the Party Ends: The widowhood effect, and the small hopes and major tragedies that shape us (The Ottawa Citizen, January 2018)
Marital status, history linked to survival after stroke (Reuters, December 2016)
Older adults gain weight when spouse is stressed out (October 2016)
‘Til sickness do us part: How illness affects the risk of divorce (May 2014)
Optimistic spouse better for partner’s health (April 2014)
