As people do all they can to avoid catching COVID-19 and suffering its worst consequences, a UK survey suggests the pandemic has led many smokers to quit, attempt quitting, or cut down.

Charlotte Edmond 27 May 2020

Global Health

Global life expectancy has increased over the last 65 years - this animation shows it in just 13 seconds

Ever since the 1918 influenza pandemic, modern medicine and health science advancements have increased life expectancy around the globe.

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 19 May 2020

United States

Millennials overtake Baby Boomers as America’s largest generation

The Millennial generation is growing fast as young immigrants expand its ranks. Meanwhile, the Baby Boomer generation is reaching old age.

Richard Fry · Pew Research Center 30 Apr 2020

COVID-19

The United States now has the world’s highest coronavirus death toll

The United States has passed Italy as the country with the highest reported coronavirus death toll, having recorded more than 20,000 deaths since the COVID-19 outbreak began.

Maria Caspani and Jonathan Allen · Reuters 12 Apr 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus is spreading fear and isolation to elderly around the world

From the US to Colombia and Japan, coronavirus is having a significant impact on the lives of the elderly.

Linda So, Joseph Tanfani, Tim Cocks, and Tim Kelly · Reuters 22 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus and older people: 6 tips for families

How can older individuals, their families and communities best prepare for the impact of coronavirus.

Erwin Tan 16 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Unlikely to die of COVID-19 - but likely to pass it on: young people's vital role in fighting coronavirus

Socially active young adults are likely to have only mild symptoms and could be major carriers of the virus to older and more vulnerable people.

Robin Pomeroy 15 Mar 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19: 4 tips to help the elderly stay connected

The advice for the elderly, who are most at risk from coronavirus, has switched from social engagement to social distancing. A geriatrician explains four ways older people can stay social...

Laurie Archbald-Pannone · The Conversation 13 Mar 2020

COVID-19

An expert explains: how to help older people through the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 fatality rate for people over 60 is much higher than for younger adults and children. Dr. Kate Tulenko explains why this is and how to help elderly loved ones stay safe.

Kate Whiting 12 Mar 2020

COVID-19

How the fatality rate of Coronavirus changes with age

Data from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows how the COV-19 fatality rate increases with age.

Niall McCarthy · Statista 03 Mar 2020

Sweden

Sweden is fighting loneliness by housing older and younger generations together

Social isolation can damage your physical and mental health. This ground-breaking housing project gets people to mingle together for at least two hours per week.

Sean Fleming 02 Mar 2020

European Union

Cash for babies: How Europe is tackling its falling birthrate

Between 1967 and 2017, the fertility rate for women in the European Union fell, from 2.6 babies to 1.6.

Sean Fleming 27 Feb 2020

Ageing

The impact of race and education on life expectancy in the US

A new study shows that education is a better predictor of life expectancy in the US than race.

Bill Hathaway · Yale News 26 Feb 2020

Healthy Futures

Gut health promotes healthy aging - and this diet can help

A study has shown the impact of the Mediterranean diet on participants' microbiomes.

Paul O'Toole · The Conversation 21 Feb 2020

Future of Economic Progress

Who spends the longest time in retirement?

OECD data reveals how retirement lengths vary around the world. Retirement age is shaped by the country and gender but savings gaps mean many will work longer than they planned.

Andrea Willige 19 Feb 2020

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