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.

Women who work for a salary see slower memory decline in old age, reducing their risk of dementia, a new study suggests
The Washington Post, July 15, 2019
People Who Survive Cancer May Be Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s
Healthline, June 23, 2019
Middle-income seniors risk falling through cracks in housing market
The Washington Post, May 28, 2019
A sense of purpose could prolong your life
Quartz, May 25, 2019
Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life
Michigan News, May 24, 2019
Seniors who feel their life has purpose may live longer
Reuters, May 24, 2019
Can the Mediterranean Diet delay or prevent dementia?
Next Avenue, May 20, 2019
Retirees say, "We're doing okay." Experts refuse to listen.
Forbes, May 20, 2019
The life-changing magic of working a bit longer
NerdWallet, May 16, 2019
Why Working Till Whenever Is a Risky Retirement Strategy
The New York Times, May 16, 2019
Many Americans will need long-term care. Most won’t be able to afford it.
The New York Times, May 10, 2019
Peak performance: Use early career wage gains to supercharge retirement savings
NerdWallet, April 29, 2019
Even ‘top earners’ still might not be prepared for retirement
CNBC, April 16, 2019
Why everyone should save like they’re going to retire early
MarketWatch, April 12, 2019
How these grandparents became America’s unofficial social safety net
The Washington Post, March 23, 2019
Working to 70 is not an easy fix to the retirement crisis
Reuters, January 30, 2019
Married people walk faster and have stronger grip, new study says
CNN, January 24, 2019
This job challenge should scare older workers
CNBC, January 5, 2019
Age discrimination is more common than you think. Why aren’t we doing anything about it?
The Washington Post, January 3, 2019
Channel anxiety to avoid bad investment decisions
CNBC, April 11, 2018