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Will We Still Be Relevant ‘When We’re 64’?

KFF Health News Original

Older adults often feel invisible as their interactions with younger people dwindle and hardly anyone seems to seek their advice. To make matters worse, studies link loneliness to weaker immune systems and poorer physical health.

‘Scary’ Lung Disease Now Afflicts More Women Than Men In U.S.

KFF Health News Original

Barbara Bush’s case highlights that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — a disease linked to long-term smoking and traditionally considered a men’s disease — is now more prevalent among women.