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

Long-term gains in longevity continue. Today's 65-year-olds can expect to live a tad over 20 more years. That's a huge jump from 1980, when 65-year-olds could expect 14 more years of life. A big part of the reason is that deaths from heart disease Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/08/21/159521631/oldest-americans-living-longer-and-are-fitter-and-richer-too?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Aug 21 2012, 06:42 AM by Shots - Health Blog