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.

Dementia Rate Declining Among Older Americans: Study
U.S. News & World Report, November 8, 2022
Declining wealth and rising cost of necessities are the real worries when it comes to senior poverty
MarketWatch, November 2, 2022
Why You Might Spend Less On Travel In Retirement Than You Thought
Forbes, October 30, 2022
1 in 10 Americans over 65 have dementia, study finds
CNN, October 24, 2022
Relocation later in life and contact frequency with friends: Do contact modes matter?
Michigan News, University of Michigan, October 10, 2022
Psychological Research Says Wealth Is Created By Chasing Positive Emotions, Not Money Alone
Forbes, October 2, 2022
11 Meaningful Ways Older Adults Can Volunteer Right Now
Forbes, September 30, 2022
Can self-employment promote better cardiovascular health for women?
Harvard Health Publishing , September 29, 2022
In retirement, you may not need to spend so much
The New York Times, September 28, 2022
Good News for Retirees: Spending Falls Over Time, Study Finds
Barron's, September 20, 2022
Depression among those caring for partners with dementia can start a decade before dementia diagnosis
Michigan News, University of Michigan, September 7, 2022
Formerly incarcerated women of color face worse health in later life
OUPBlog, September 2, 2022
Are you planning for retirement all wrong?
MarketWatch, August 18, 2022
Is inflation taking a summer vacation?
Business, August 9, 2022
Cumulative loneliness associated with accelerated memory aging in older adults
Michigan News, University of Michigan, August 3, 2022
Low-wage workers may experience faster decline in memory
The Hill, August 2, 2022
Improving vision may help prevent dementia
Harvard Health, August 1, 2022
Without pensions, future retirees face financial trouble. Where’s Washington?
The Washington Post, July 26, 2022
How stress may accelerate aging of the immune system
The Washington Post, July 18, 2022
New Dementia Prevention Method May Be Behavioral, Not Prescribed
New York Times, July 3, 2022