Why are people born in the 1950s doing so much worse than their elders, and why has every generation since seen worsening longevity?

Key Takeaways Longer lifespans can extend retirement to 25 to 35 years.Inflation, health care costs, and market declines can ...

Since playing '1 in 8 Billion,' I have become a bit obsessed with looking at human life through numbers.The other day, while ...

New mortality data from the federal government suggests that life expectancy probably hit another record high in 2025, as death rates have continued to fall since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

Why life expectancy is at the heart of the idea of progress. Dear reader, In the five years I’ve spent exploring the world’s challenges through the lens of progress, there’s one figure I have always ...