HRS in the News

Since the study began in 1990, the Health and Retirement Study and the research it generated have been featured in a wide body of news coverage.

Adults entering older adulthood more likely to suffer multiple health ailments than prior generations
Texas State University , June 2, 2022
Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, May 23, 2022
The severity of depressive symptoms over time may help predict stroke risk
American Heart Association News, May 23, 2022
Black adults raised in the south have greater risk of lower cognitive performance in later life
EurekAlert!, May 16, 2022
Exploring the Health Effects of Ageism
The New York Times, April 23, 2022
Cost of Chronic Disease in Retirement Is Highest for Women and People of Color
PR Newswire, April 21, 2022
The Power Of Optimism In Older Age
Texas A&M Today, April 20, 2022
1 in 5 older Americans experience food insufficiency, according to U-M study
Michigan News, University of Michigan, March 29, 2022
What happens when the kids leave home?
Retirement Weekly, March 25, 2022
Older workers fair better in countries that invest more in healthcare resources
University of Florida News, March 7, 2022
Can Genetics Help Predict Depression After a Major Stressor?
Depression, February 15, 2022
Experts estimate future spending by Medicare for aducanumab treatment
News & Events, February 3, 2022
UMich is the top-funded institution in social science research in the U.S. Take a look at some of these projects.
Research, February 2, 2022
Let's commit infrastructure funding to help older Americans lead healthier lives
Opinion, January 24, 2022
How Much Less You’ll Spend Throughout Retirement Depends on These 2 Factors
yahoo!finance, January 4, 2022
How much do retirees want to consume?
MarketWatch, December 21, 2021
The best reason of all to postpone retirement
Retirement Weekly, December 3, 2021
Daily tasks are ‘more problematic’ for women than men in old age
Research and Innovation, December 3, 2021
Family Care Availability And Implications For Informal And Formal Care Used By Adults With Dementia In The US
News & Events, November 16, 2021
Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Reduces Social Activity
Newswise, November 9, 2021