HRS in the News

Since the study began in 1990, over 400 news articles have been published on the Health and Retirement Study and on research based on the HRS data.

Fact check: Deaths from a health care bill?
Burlington Free Press, July 7, 2017
Solo agers plan to age alone without the help of nearby family or close friends
The Kentucky Standard, July 3, 2017
Chronic pain may accelerate memory decline
Neurology Now, June 30, 2017
More evidence that health insurance really does save lives
PS Mag, June 26, 2017
Understanding why loneliness exists can help ease it, say scientists
Christian Science Monitor, June 15, 2017
African-Americans in New York City are two times more likely than white Americans to have Alzheimer's disease
PR Newswire, June 12, 2017
Teens may stray but often find strong connection to hometown
Santa Fe New Mexican, May 25, 2017
Keeping tabs on effects of aging, one test at a time
The Register-Guard, May 21, 2017
Frugal retirees ditch 4 percent rule, hoard savings instead
Your Money, Your Future, May 16, 2017
Is There Really a Retirement-Savings Crisis?
The Wall Street Journal, April 23, 2017
University Study Finds That Blacks Are More Likely Than Whites to Be Bullied at Work
Journal of Blacks in Higher Education (Online), April 17, 2017
Physical inactivity linked to loss of independence
Reuters Health, April 11, 2017
Why women’s money behavior should be studied separately from men
Marketwatch, April 10, 2017
Rising Risks for Retirement Savers
The New York Times, April 6, 2017
The best investment for retirement? Try marital counseling and a home miles away from your kids
The Globe and Mail, April 6, 2017
Heavier patients less likely to receive hospice care at end of life
Michigan Radio, April 5, 2017
Pros and cons of retiring near children
Chicago Tribune, March 31, 2017
Study Shows One Way to Extend Working Years
Journal Reports: Wealth Management, March 27, 2017
More Americans say they're in pain. It’s a fascinating and disturbing medical mystery.
Vox Media, March 15, 2017
Your Genes May Predict How Wealthy You Are
Forbes, February 28, 2017