More than half of adults between the ages of 50 and 80 have a health condition that puts them at high risk of major health emergencies if they don't keep their blood pressure under control. But a new poll finds less than ...
Oct 7, 2021
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For the millions of older Americans who take care of a loved one with major medical needs, the pandemic has posed special challenges—and the resulting feelings of stress, depression and isolation may affect how well they ...
Oct 6, 2021
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As the baby boomer generation moves into retirement age, it is expected that by the year 2034, older adults (ages 65 and up) will outnumber children in the United States for the first time in history. As the population ages, ...
Sep 27, 2021
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Thanks to the pandemic, Americans have gotten used to having appointments with their doctors and other health providers through video chats, phone calls and text-based e-visits.
Aug 13, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have increased older adults' risk of falling and injuring themselves, due to changes in physical activity, conditioning and mobility, a new national poll suggests.
Aug 3, 2021
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As the pandemic enters a new phase, and talk of getting 'back to normal' fades in the face of surging cases of COVID-19 and lagging vaccination against it, a new study suggests a need to check on the mental health of people ...
Jul 28, 2021
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A Victorian Resolve poll for The Age gave Labor 37% of the primary vote (42.9% at the 2018 election), the Coalition 36% (35.2%), the Greens 9% (10.7%) and independents 12% (6.1%).
Jun 17, 2021
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As many older adults get back to normal life across the United States thanks to high rates of vaccination and lower COVID-19 activity, a new poll suggests many should watch their alcohol intake.
Jun 9, 2021
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Many Americans have used telehealth and would turn to it for mental health care, a new online poll shows.
May 31, 2021
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Many American workers remain in jobs they'd rather leave—simply because they don't want to lose their health insurance, a new Gallup poll reveals.
May 7, 2021
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