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.

Extreme heat may be accelerating aging in older adults: Study
The Hill, March 5, 2025
At what age does Social Security give you all benefits in the US?
MSN, March 2, 2025
Optimism Can Foster Healthier Habits: New Study
The University Network, February 24, 2025
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study
Investment News, February 21, 2025
Self-employment income widely underreported, U-M survey shows
Michigan News, University of Michigan, February 20, 2025
Mediterranean and DASH diets linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults
PsyPost, January 8, 2025
Childhood Racial Segregation in School Tied to Late-Life Cognitive Outcomes
HealthDay News, January 7, 2025
Seven trends in senior living that will define 2025 and beyond
McKnights , January 6, 2025
Cancer Patients More Likely to Incur Debt, Refinance Homes
Oncology Nurse Advisor, January 6, 2025
Is older adult loss of independence influenced by air pollution?
National Institute on Aging, December 26, 2024
Sexism could put women at higher risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, says study
Fast Company, December 20, 2024
Sexism Is a Risk Factor for Memory Decline Among Women
Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, December 18, 2024
Having These 12 Signs At 60 May Reveal Increased Dementia Risk
Huffington Post, December 17, 2024
Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows
ABC News, December 3, 2024
Frailty is a ‘strong’ risk factor for dementia
Springer Medicine, November 28, 2024
Social Isolation Linked to Increased Mortality in Patients With COPD
American Journal of Managed Care, November 26, 2024
Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Dementia Risk
New York University , November 19, 2024
For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky
The New York Times, November 10, 2024
Many Medicare beneficiaries are one hospital visit away from poverty
Penn Today, University of Pennsylvania, November 6, 2024
The Cognitive Benefits of Being an Active Grandparent
Psychology Today, November 5, 2024