HRS in the News

Since the study began in 1990, over 500 media articles have been published on the Health and Retirement Study and on research based on the HRS data.

HRS findings reported on by the media are also featured in a quarterly email newsletter.

Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds
Brown University, April 2, 2025
Does Being Married Protect Against Dementia? A New Study Challenges Original Findings
Parade, March 30, 2025
What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?
The New York Times, March 26, 2025
Dementia May Not Always Be the Threat It Is Now. Here’s Why.
The New York Times, March 22, 2025
Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds
NPR, March 17, 2025
A New Scientific Field Is Recasting Who We Are and How We Got That Way
The New York Times, March 13, 2025
Real factors that predict dementia 2 decades early
Rollingout, March 10, 2025
Less wealth at death linked to more end-of-life symptoms
McKnights, March 10, 2025
Extreme heat may be accelerating aging in older adults: Study
The Hill, March 5, 2025
At what age does Social Security give you all benefits in the US?
MSN, March 2, 2025
Optimism Can Foster Healthier Habits: New Study
The University Network, February 24, 2025
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study
Investment News, February 21, 2025
Self-employment income widely underreported, U-M survey shows
Michigan News, University of Michigan, February 20, 2025
Mediterranean and DASH diets linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults
PsyPost, January 8, 2025
Childhood Racial Segregation in School Tied to Late-Life Cognitive Outcomes
HealthDay News, January 7, 2025
Seven trends in senior living that will define 2025 and beyond
McKnights, January 6, 2025
Cancer Patients More Likely to Incur Debt, Refinance Homes
Oncology Nurse Advisor, January 6, 2025
Is older adult loss of independence influenced by air pollution?
National Institute on Aging, December 26, 2024
Sexism could put women at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, says study
Fast Company, December 20, 2024
Sexism Is a Risk Factor for Memory Decline Among Women
Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, December 18, 2024
Having These 12 Signs At 60 May Reveal Increased Dementia Risk
Huffington Post, December 17, 2024
Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows
ABC News, December 3, 2024
Frailty is a ‘strong’ risk factor for dementia
Springer Medicine, November 28, 2024
Social Isolation Linked to Increased Mortality in Patients With COPD
American Journal of Managed Care, November 26, 2024
Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Dementia Risk
New York University, November 19, 2024
For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky
The New York Times, November 10, 2024
Many Medicare beneficiaries are one hospital visit away from poverty
Penn Today, University of Pennsylvania, November 6, 2024
The Cognitive Benefits of Being an Active Grandparent
Psychology Today, November 5, 2024
How Undiagnosed Cognitive Decline Eats Into Seniors’ Retirement Savings
The Wall Street Journal, November 3, 2024
Sleep apnea contributes to dementia in older adults, especially women
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, October 29, 2024
Four from U-M elected to National Academy of Medicine
The University Record, University of Michigan, October 21, 2024
We heard from 1,000 older Americans: Here are some of their biggest regrets
Business Insider, October 20, 2024
Smaller vial size for Alzheimer’s drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year
UCLA Health, October 14, 2024
Data analysis shows poor long-term cognitive, physical outcomes after prolonged hospitalization
National Institute on Aging, October 10, 2024
Baby boomers living longer, but in poorer health than previous generations
University College London, October 7, 2024
Childhood trauma echoes into final years: Deepens end-of-life pain, mental health struggles
Michigan News, University of Michigan, October 3, 2024
Health, wealth intertwined with retirement satisfaction: analysis
McKnights, September 23, 2024
Economic Security of Older Women
The White House, September 20, 2024
New Research on the Impact of Remote Work Growth on Employment of Older Disabled People
American Enterprise Institute, September 12, 2024
Games, Puzzles And Reading Can Slow Cognitive Decline In The Elderly — Even In Those With Mild Cognitive Impairment
Today, Texas A&M University, September 10, 2024
Ability to cope with life’s challenges could cut death risk, study finds
The Independent, September 3, 2024
Medicare data analysis shows racial and ethnic disparities in dementia care costs
National Institute on Aging, August 29, 2024
Half of Retirees Will Run out of Money. That’s the Good News.
Forbes, August 12, 2024
Study: Isolation raises risks for dementia, disability and death
McKnights, July 24, 2024
Defying global trends: U-M study finds high happiness, low depression among oldest Americans
Michigan News, University of Michigan, July 22, 2024
Some Seniors Readily Step Back. Some Never Will.
The New York Times, July 20, 2024
No link found between urinary incontinence and cognitive decline over 10 years
Contemporary OB/GYN, July 10, 2024
Reducing Low-Value Care Is a Feasible Approach to Enhancing Access and Affordability of High-Value Care for Older Americans
The American Journal of Managed Care, July 8, 2024
Older couples’ shared views on aging impact mental health, study finds
PsyPost, July 5, 2024
Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?
Michigan News, University of Michigan, July 1, 2024