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Opinion: The health impacts of police brutality videos

Video footage of police brutality against Black people may help to hold officers accountable, but it could also be hurting the health of those who bear witness to the violence, according to Michelle Williams, Dean of Harvard Chan…

Air pollution exposure may increase risk of depression in elderly people

Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to higher risk of depression later in life, according to a new study led by Harvard Chan School.

Positive attitude about aging could boost health

People with more positive attitudes about growing old tend to live longer and healthier lives than those with negative thoughts about aging, according to recent research.

Supporting aging populations worldwide

Experts urge governments and communities to establish systems that support health and productivity for aging populations.

Heart-healthy diets may also be brain boosting

Evidence suggests that certain foods or diets may help stave off dementia.

Research compares trajectories of high-need patients across nations

A new set of papers takes an in-depth look at healthcare spending, use of hospitals and rehabs, and health outcomes across 11 countries for high-need, high-cost patients—those who are frail and have multiple chronic conditions.

Long-term exposure to permissible concentrations of air pollution linked with increased mortality risk

Exposure to low concentrations of air pollution, even at levels permitted under federal regulations, may be causing tens of thousands of early deaths each year among elderly people and other vulnerable groups in the U.S., according to a…

We’re better off when we age with resilience

During the earliest days of the pandemic, younger people were told to protect the older adults in their lives from COVID-19 by isolating at home. Concerns about the virus and pandemic restrictions have taken a toll on everyone's…