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Study Suggests Sex in Later Years Harmful to Men’s Heart Health, But Not Women’s
Having sex frequently — and enjoying it — puts older men at higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. For older...
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Sociologists Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
In May, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the election of two sociologists—Andrew Cherlin and Eileen Crimmins—among this...
Older People Benefit from Giving Advice
A new study reveals that individuals in their 60s who give advice to a broad range of people tend to see their lives as especially...
People in Their 60s Uniquely Benefit From Giving Advice Despite Fewer Chances to Offer it
A new study reveals that individuals in their 60s who give advice to a broad range of people tend to see their lives as especially...