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A Japanese father holds his daughter's hand walking down the street
Asia

Tokyo is turning to a 4-day workweek in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’

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November 4, 2025
Social Security chief says he won’t hike the retirement age amid the strain of America’s aging population and fears of benefit cuts
Personal Finance

Social Security chief says he won’t hike the retirement age amid the strain of America’s aging population and fears of benefit cuts

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September 23, 2025
Rich French retiree relaxing at home
Success

65-year-old retirees in France now have higher incomes than working-age adults—meanwhile, American boomers can’t even afford to retire

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September 16, 2025
Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. Here’s what that means
Health

Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. Here’s what that means

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July 18, 2025
Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9
Health

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

By Michael Casey, Kimberlee Kruesi, Patrick Whittle, Holly Ramer and The Associated Press
July 15, 2025
Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

By Susan Jaffe and KFF Health News
April 24, 2025
Home improvements can help people age independently. But Medicare seldom picks up the bill

Home improvements can help people age independently. But Medicare seldom picks up the bill

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March 4, 2025
A young woman undergoes a brain scan.

Meet the 24-year-old helping Lilly test a preventive Alzheimer’s drug

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February 6, 2025
An older man wearing a business suit holds a pill in one hand and a glass of water in the other.
Health

The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

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February 4, 2025
The ‘caregiving cliff’ is imperiling the careers and well-being of U.S. employees as boomers age—with big implications for employers
Commentary

The ‘caregiving cliff’ is imperiling the careers and well-being of U.S. employees as boomers age—with big implications for employers

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January 28, 2025
If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

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January 24, 2025
Ozempic, Wegovy among 15 drugs selected for next round of Medicare price negotiations

Ozempic, Wegovy among 15 drugs selected for next round of Medicare price negotiations

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January 17, 2025
Thousands of America’s vulnerable elderly people died during COVID. This change could save lives next time

Thousands of America’s vulnerable elderly people died during COVID. This change could save lives next time

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December 20, 2024
The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans

The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans

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December 17, 2024
How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan

How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan

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December 15, 2024

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