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As China’s aging population soars, the country must reassess how and from whom elderly people receive care, according to experts.
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An optimistic attitude may help women slow age-related physical decline.
Food insecurity rising among U.S. families with older adults
Food insecurity rose over the past 20 years for U.S. families including older adults—particularly Black, Hispanic, and low-income families.
Op-ed: HIV prevention, treatment programs in South Africa leave older adults behind
South Africa needs to adapt its HIV prevention and treatment programs to better meet the needs of an older population.
Chronic exposure to air pollution may increase risk of cardiovascular hospitalization among seniors
Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants may increase seniors’ risk of cardiovascular hospitalization, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.
Eating plant protein in midlife may help women stay healthy as they age
Eating plant protein in midlife may help women stay healthy as they age.
Rethinking dementia as preventable, not inevitable
There are many ways to prevent dementia—starting with convincing the public it can be done, says Harvard Chan School’s Albert Hofman.
Grappling with Japan’s super-aging society
Inspired by her grandparents’ care challenges, Hana Hayashi, SM ’12, SD ’16, is launching a home care clinic for the elderly in Japan—a model she hopes can be used worldwide.
Increasing workplace flexibility associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Increasing workplace flexibility may lower employees’ risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School and Penn State University.
