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Medicare beneficiaries at high risk for severe COVID-19 received less treatment. A new study examines why

Medicare beneficiaries at high risk for severe COVID-19 received less treatment. A new study examines why

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February 5, 2024
U.S. drug price negotiations are underway. Here’s what that will mean for you—eventually

U.S. drug price negotiations are underway. Here’s what that will mean for you—eventually

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February 2, 2024
Young woman holding a photo in front of one of her eyes

The booming business of discovering your biological age: This tech company will measure it starting at $400 per year 

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January 30, 2024
Woman with gray hair does research on her laptop

How some people escape the steep Medicare surcharge on premiums known as IRMAA

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January 28, 2024
Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age

Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age

By Judith Graham and KFF Health News
January 27, 2024
Photo illustration of a young, middle aged and older man's face.

Silver lining: The U.S. workforce has more employees over 65 than ever before and it could mean great things for the bottom line

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January 26, 2024
COVID survivors may be at a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease–like symptoms, researchers warn. What you need to know to protect your health

COVID survivors may be at a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease–like symptoms, researchers warn. What you need to know to protect your health

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January 24, 2024
Does Medicare pay for mental health care? Here’s which services are covered

Does Medicare pay for mental health care? Here’s which services are covered

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January 23, 2024
Photo of senior man at the door of a hardware store

How a portfolio career can help you make money and find success at work after age 50

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January 22, 2024
This 64-year-old was surprised she ranked 5 in a millionaire’s longevity contest. Here’s her inexpensive routine for a long life

This 64-year-old was surprised she ranked 5 in a millionaire’s longevity contest. Here’s her inexpensive routine for a long life

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January 20, 2024
Longer life spans comes with an added challenge, Manulife CEO Roy Gori said in Davos on Thursday at the World Economic Summit: expanding health spans in tandem.

People are living longer lives—but not healthier ones. Here are 4 reasons why, according to this CEO at Davos

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January 19, 2024
While families will shrink horizontally in the future, they’re expected to grow vertically thanks to longer life expectancies. Older grandparents and great-grandparents, however, might be “too old and frail” to provide caregiving support to grandchildren, according to a recently published journal article.

Grandparents and even great-grandparents are projected to live longer by the end of the century. But don’t expect them to help with childcare

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January 10, 2024
This 81-year-old fitness trainer rejoined the workforce after retirement: ‘We can do more than most people think we can do’

This 81-year-old fitness trainer rejoined the workforce after retirement: ‘We can do more than most people think we can do’

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January 6, 2024
Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

Older Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans

By Sarah Jane Tribble and KFF Health News
January 6, 2024
Eli Lilly and Company says its popular drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, also known as GLP-1s, are not meant for those without obesity or type 2 diabetes.

Eli Lilly cracks down on the use of weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound for ‘cosmetic’ reasons instead of for diabetes and obesity

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January 4, 2024
Will Medicare really run out of money in 2031? Here’s what experts say about its long-term stability

Will Medicare really run out of money in 2031? Here’s what experts say about its long-term stability

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December 30, 2023
9 longevity experts share their best advice for creating healthy habits that can help you age well

9 longevity experts share their best advice for creating healthy habits that can help you age well

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December 30, 2023
Does Medicare cover rehab for drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, and here’s exactly what it will pay for

Does Medicare cover rehab for drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, and here’s exactly what it will pay for

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December 24, 2023
A disproportionate number of Black women are ‘kinless’ as they age. Advocates say they deserve a social safety net, too

A disproportionate number of Black women are ‘kinless’ as they age. Advocates say they deserve a social safety net, too

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December 23, 2023
Will Medicare pay for your home health care needs? It might—if you meet certain requirements

Will Medicare pay for your home health care needs? It might—if you meet certain requirements

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December 19, 2023
Julie Gibson Clark does stretching exercises outdoors

This 55-year-old single mom makes less than $100k per year and is reverse aging without spending millions. Here’s her daily routine

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December 9, 2023
Booming eldercare industry, dizzying choices: 5 things to keep in mind when choosing a retirement home for Mom or Dad

Booming eldercare industry, dizzying choices: 5 things to keep in mind when choosing a retirement home for Mom or Dad

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December 4, 2023
Medicare Advantage increasingly popular with seniors—but not hospitals and doctors

Medicare Advantage increasingly popular with seniors—but not hospitals and doctors

By Julie Appleby and KFF Health News
November 30, 2023
How a ‘brain coach’ might help you beat the odds of developing dementia

How a ‘brain coach’ might help you beat the odds of developing dementia

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November 30, 2023
XPRIZE launches $101 million competition for innovations that combat aging and restore a decade of life

XPRIZE launches $101 million competition for innovations that combat aging and restore a decade of life

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November 29, 2023
Nora Super, formerly the executive director of the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and director of the Milken Institute's Center for the Future of Aging, suffered a severe spinal cord injury in July. “I still have a voice, and I can help people understand what it is to live with physical limitations in a way that I’ve never really understood before,” Super says.

She once advised the president on aging issues. Now, she’s battling serious disability and depression

By Judith Graham and KFF Health News
November 28, 2023
Long travel distances, excessive wait times, doctor shortages: Medicare beneficiaries face hurdles to see neurologists

Long travel distances, excessive wait times, doctor shortages: Medicare beneficiaries face hurdles to see neurologists

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November 26, 2023
If you want to live longer, try being a better friend. Here’s how

If you want to live longer, try being a better friend. Here’s how

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November 25, 2023
Older individuals who closely followed the Mediterranean diet—as evidenced by results of blood tests, not participant-completed food diaries or questionnaires—were less likely to experience cognitive decline as they aged, according to new research out of Spain.

A new study on the Mediterranean diet offers the strongest proof yet that it’s associated with healthy brain aging

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November 24, 2023
Senior woman sitting on a couch

Rampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees

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November 20, 2023

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