Latest articles by Christy Bieber
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COVID Aged Your Brain Faster, Even if You Didn't Get Sick
Whether you contracted COVID or not, your brain took a hit. Here's what that means for your health and what you can do about it.
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Happiness Improves at Age 50, Right? Maybe Not for Everyone
New thinking about how happiness changes over our lifetimes shows that one group in particular gains the most contentment after age 50.
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Pick up the Pace: A Small Change Could Bring Big Health Benefits
Older adults may avoid a certain kind of age-related decline by picking up the pace.
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Even Retirees Get a Case of the Mondays
Anxiety about the start of a new week isn't just experienced by those in the workforce. Retirees deal with it, too. Here's why it happens and strategies for dealing with it.
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These Habits Could Reveal Your Risk of Cognitive Decline
There's no reliable tool for predicting your risk of cognitive decline, but new research suggests one area of everyday behavior might contain early warning signs.
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The Surprising Truth About Loneliness and Longevity
We've all heard about the epidemic of loneliness that can shorten lives and make retirement miserable. But there's more to the story.
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This Measles Side Effect Can Undo Years of Immunity: Are You Safe?
Older adults may lack protection from measles, which can cause their immune systems to "unlearn" previous defenses to infectious diseases. Here's what to do.
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The Delightful Way to Protect Your Cognitive Health
You know the drill — protect your cognitive health by eating well, exercising and socializing. But this newfound way to boost brain health is pure pleasure.
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Average 401(k) Match: Do You Work for a Generous Company?
Here is the average 401(k) match and the top 20 companies as measured by their match policies. A generous 401(k) match provides a more secure retirement.
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Could Screen Time Be Good for Your Health?
We all love our screen time. Could your tech habit be helping you age gracefully? The answer is astonishing.
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Does Morningstar’s Retirement Withdrawal Advice Work for Investors?
The financial services firm’s guidance takes a different path than the traditional 4%-a-year strategy. Researchers compare the two to see how they stack up.
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Dementia Hot Spots: Is Your Region Raising Your Risk?
Why a 25% higher dementia risk could be tied to your U.S. location. But you're not powerless; there are 14 ways to lower your risk.
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What Boomers and Gen Xers Can Learn from Younger Colleagues
Whether you're Gen X or a baby boomer, your younger colleagues' opinions on work may help you find a new job or be happier in the one you've got.
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Should You Ditch Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Most People Do
If you want to switch your Medicare Advantage plan or enroll in original Medicare, you're not alone. Here's when it's a good idea and how to go about it.
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These Jobs Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk: How You Can Benefit
Two jobs are linked to a lower Alzheimer's risk. Even if you do a different kind of work or are retired, these jobs show how to keep your mind sharp.
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Why Women May Want to Work Longer: It's About More Than Money
Single women over sixty see the most benefit, but all older women should take note when deciding when to retire.
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Want to Avoid High Blood Sugar as You Age? Stay Married
A healthy blood sugar level can help you avoid type 2 diabetes as you age. If you're married, you can thank your spouse for making that a little bit easier.
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The Surprising Way to Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Lower your dementia risk with this one hack.
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Could Remote Work Delay Your Retirement?
Remote work is terrific for your health and income. You're also likely to retire later, which might convince your employer to let you work from home.
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The Surprising Way Retirees Could Slow the Aging Process
This activity could slow your DNA's aging clock. It's free, and no, you don't have to exercise or eat vegetables for it to work.
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Doing This With Your 401(k) Could Cost You $18,000
Your old 401(k) accounts may be slowly bleeding money — because the power of compounding can work against you, too.
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Americans Are Retiring Later: Will This Trend Last?
Given a host of pressures to keep working, Americans are retiring later in life. Will regulatory and economic forces encourage you to work longer?
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Top Five Tips From Current Retirees to Future Generations
"Plastics" is no longer the wisdom passed down to the young, as in "The Graduate." These days, retirees are giving much better advice.
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Most of the Money in IRAs Comes from a Surprising Source
Americans don't typically stash money in IRAs from contributions. Here's how most people fund their IRAs, according to a new study.
