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Life Expectancy Shrinks for Less-Educated Whites in U.S.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Hong Zhang

New York Times By SABRINA TAVERNISE September 20, 2012 For generations of Americans, it was a given that children would live longer than their parents. But there is now mounting evidence that this enduring trend has reversed itself for the country’s … Continue reading →

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Oldest Americans Living Longer, And Are Fitter And Richer, Too

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Hong Zhang

NPR August 21, 2012 by  RICHARD KNOX America’s oldest citizens are generally getting healthier, living longer and doing better financially. But there’s lots of room for improvement. That’s the take-home from an exhaustive picture of Americans over 65 put together … Continue reading →

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Aging: A Collective Response

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Hong Zhang

NYT By PAULA SPAN June 25, 2012 One of the things I appreciate about the new book “Independent for Life: Homes and Neighborhoods for an Aging America” is the sheer amount of information it collects in one handsomely designed paperback. When … Continue reading →

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