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.

Smoking and Diet Fuel Gender Gap in Cancer-Free Life Expectancy
American Medical Journal, November 30, 2025
Quitting smoking, even late in life, linked to slower cognitive decline
University College London, October 14, 2025
For older Americans, the cost of poverty is 9 years of life, study finds
CBS News, October 7, 2025
Study Links Processed Foods and Sugary Drinks to Declines in Brain Health
Men's Fitness, October 6, 2025
8 Exercises to Improve Your Grip Strength
The New York Times, October 4, 2025
Countries with highest reported levels of hearing loss have lowest use of hearing aids
BMJ Group, October 2, 2025
Certain processed foods and beverages linked to declines in brain health
Virginia Tech, September 29, 2025
As Dementia Rises, More Older Americans Are Getting Care at Home. It's Not Without Challenges.
Population Reference Bureau, September 25, 2025
Yale Researchers Report Race and Ethnicity-Based Variations in Contributions of Chronic Conditions to Mortality
Yale University, September 15, 2025
Cannabis Use Is Booming in Older Adults: Are We Ready?
Psychiatric Times, September 8, 2025
Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia
Health, UC Davis, August 25, 2025
Volunteering Slows Brain Aging
U.S. News and World Report, August 19, 2025
Helping Others Shown To Slow Cognitive Decline
University of Texas at Austin , August 14, 2025
The No. 1 risk to retirement – and one way to guard against it
Journal of Accountancy, August 13, 2025
SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
The New York Times, July 30, 2025
As Medicare turns 60, research shows more need for enrollment help
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, July 29, 2025
A Surprising Key to a Satisfying Retirement
U.S. News and World Report, July 7, 2025
Dementia Risk Declining With Each Generation, Says Promising New Study
MSN, June 9, 2025
Link between loneliness, heart disease persists across different cultures
The Pennsylvania State University, May 29, 2025
Grip strength: The test for your chances of living to 100
BBC, May 5, 2025