Posts Tagged ‘healthy’
Americans More Afraid of Retirement Health Care Costs than Death
Americans of all ages are more worried about future health care costs and their finances than they are about death, according to a recent online survey by TD Ameritrade. Completed by Harris Poll on behalf of TD Ameritrade, the survey “Redefining Aging” asked about 2,000 Americans over the age of 18 for their thoughts on…
Read MoreEven High-Income Seniors Could Face Difficult Long-Term Care Math
The retirement-savings crunch has been an ongoing problem for low- and middle-income seniors, but a new warning from investment research firm Morningstar suggests that even well-off Americans should double-check their retirement calculus. “Very high-income, high-net-worth people can plan to self-fund long-term care costs, though I’d advise them to do the math on long-term care cost…
Read MoreCan Protein Keep You Healthier Longer?
Researchers seeking the elusive fountain of youth are shining the spotlight on protein. Eating more protein may reduce seniors’ risk of disability and help them remain independent longer, a new British study suggests. Dietary protein slows the age-related loss of muscle mass, helping to preserve the ability to do everyday tasks, the researchers said. “Our…
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