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.

Medicare Says It Expects To Spend $3.5 Billion In 2025 On Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi, But This Is Unlikely
Forbes, May 3, 2024
Cancer Survivors Reporting Loneliness Experience Higher Mortality Risk, New Study Shows
American Cancer Society, April 25, 2024
Baby boomers are hitting "peak 65." Two-thirds don't have nearly enough saved for retirement.
CBS News, April 18, 2024
More problems equal more pain for middle-age and older adults, UWM study finds
UWM Report, The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, March 29, 2024
Couples with similar drinking habits may live longer
Michigan News, The University of Michigan, March 27, 2024
Medicare Decisions Often Made in Tandem by Couples
AARP, March 25, 2024
In sickness and in health, older couples mostly make Medicare moves together
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, March 22, 2024
Among Older Americans, Black and Hispanic People Are Much More Likely to Need Help at Home—and Go Without It
Population Reference Bureau, March 21, 2024
Generation Exhausted: The Midlife Sleep Crisis
Psychology Today, March 19, 2024
Working in Old Age Can’t Be the Only Answer to the Retirement Crisis
The New York Times, March 15, 2024
Age estimated by changes to DNA can help predict health outcomes, mortality in older adults
National Council on Aging, February 22, 2024
Meet the 'forgotten middle' of Americans over 75 facing a rocky retirement
Business Insider, February 20, 2024
A sudden wealth loss may lead to cognitive decline
National Institute on Aging, February 8, 2024
Research Spotlight: Modeling Study Shows that Policies to Reduce Wealth Inequality Could Improve Health and Life Expectancy of Americans
Massachusetts General Hospital, January 29, 2024
Hypertension Concordance in Heterosexual Couples Consistent in Different Countries
Cardiology Advisor, January 18, 2024
Older couples in stepfamilies report less positive and more negative relationships with their children
PsyPost, January 18, 2024
The Income Gap Jeopardizing Retirement for Millions
The New York Times, January 6, 2024
Newly discovered genetic mutation protects against Parkinson's disease and offers hope for new therapies
Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, January 2, 2024
Do Pets Really Help Aging People Stay Mentally Sharp?
Psychology Today, December 14, 2023
Multiple periods of loneliness may add up to higher mortality risk
Michigan News, University of Michigan, December 13, 2023
Coronary heart disease before age 45 may increase risk of dementia later in life
American Heart Association, November 29, 2023
Dollars and sense: The case for teaching personal finance
Institute for Economic Policy Research, Stanford University, November 28, 2023
U.S. Long-Term Care Insurance Users Average $1.4M in Household Wealth: Study
ThinkAdvisor, November 27, 2023
Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too
NPR, November 20, 2023
Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care
The New York Times, November 14, 2023
Methodology for Analysis of the U.S. Health and Retirement Study
The New York Times, November 14, 2023
Aging study in Kenya to help Sub-Saharan Africa navigate major shifts in its population
Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, November 13, 2023
Hobbies Are The Secret To Happiness? Pleasurable Activities Help Older Adults Avoid Depression
StudyFinds, October 6, 2023
Social factors may predict mortality risk for older adults
National Institute on Aging, October 5, 2023
Stroke, High BP Don't Mediate Pollution's Link to Dementia
Medscape, September 28, 2023
Where are the retirees? Volunteerism among retirees is shockingly low. And that hurts everyone.
MarketWatch, September 27, 2023
Air pollution exposure associated with dementia risk, UMich researchers find
The Michigan Daily, University of Michigan, September 18, 2023
Older Americans' Finances Decline in Years Before Dementia Diagnosis
U.S. News and World Report, September 18, 2023
Feeling a sense of purpose drops after dementia, new study shows
CNN, September 13, 2023
Lower-Middle Class Americans Near Retirement are Worse Off Than 20 Years Ago, New USC and Columbia Study Shows
Schaeffer Center, University of Southern California, August 23, 2023
Wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia, study says
The Washington Post, August 22, 2023
An inheritance can be life-changing — here’s who is missing out
MarketWatch, August 15, 2023
Extreme Heat May Hasten Cognitive Decline in Vulnerable Populations
New York University, August 15, 2023
Older ‘sandwich generation’ Californians spent more time with parents and less with grandkids after paid family leave law took effect
The Conversation, August 8, 2023
Feeling lonely can lead to sleepless nights for middle-aged and older adults.
Duke University, August 7, 2023
Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vision issues
Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, August 2, 2023
Where the government draws the line for Medicaid coverage leaves out many older Americans who may need help paying for medical and long-term care bills – new research
The Conversation, July 26, 2023
Social isolation linked to higher likelihood of nursing home admission: study
McKnights, July 25, 2023
The Quiet Struggles Of Those Living Alone With Memory Loss
Forbes, July 18, 2023
These Factors Drive Americans to Retire Earlier Than Expected
ThinkAdvisor, July 18, 2023
Correcting Misconceptions About Loneliness
Psychology Today, July 7, 2023
With paid leave, older adults care for parents instead of grandchildren
Michigan News, University of Michigan, July 6, 2023
Older Workers And Their Wealth
Forbes, June 28, 2023
Losing a Parent Early Affects Immune Systems Later On
Michigan News, University of Michigan, June 21, 2023
Lifelong Enrichment: A Key to Preserving Cognitive Health
Psychology Today, June 13, 2023