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  • June 2008

    • Why Aren't I Laughing About McCain's Age?

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 28, 08 7:03 PM CDT

      Why Aren't I Laughing About McCain's Age?

      Face it, John McCain: You’re old. How old? “When I was born, you were nearly six years older than my mother,” writes Charles Blow in the New York Times . “Now, seven years into her retirement, you want a new job: the hardest job in the world. Wow!” This worries Blow, who's not alone: A recent poll reveals that 25% of swing-state voters say they're less likely to vote McCain because of his age. More »

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      John McCain  • McCain 2008  • age  • old age

    • 'Blue Zones' Harbor Key to Long Life

      newser  |  NPR  |  Jun 8, 08 3:37 PM CDT

      'Blue Zones' Harbor Key to Long Life

      It's not quite the Fountain of Youth, but one author spent 5 years exploring the world's "blue zones," or areas which sport unusual concentrations of long-lived people. In his new book, Dan Buettner details some keys to happy old age—including creating an environment that fosters physical activity, and having a sense of purpose. More »

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      longevity  • old age

  • May 2008
  • April 2008

    • Get Old, Get Happy

      newser  |  Chicago Sun-Times  |  Apr 19, 08 5:50 AM CDT

      Get Old, Get Happy

      Happiness really does come with age, researchers have discovered in one of the widest-ranging studies ever of happiness in America. Measures of happiness steadily climbed among study participants into their mid-60s. Levels dipped only slightly after that, and people in their 80s still tended to be happier than people under 40, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. More »

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      elderly  • aging  • senior citizens  • happiness  • old age

    • Revenge of the Geezers?

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Apr 12, 08 1:52 PM CDT

      Revenge of the Geezers?

      Once, Frank Lautenberg was a 58-year-old hopeful who implied that his opponent, at 72, was too old. Now, Lautenberg is running for re-election in New Jersey at the spry age of 84. “Age is not a factor,” he says. “The question is effectiveness.” But as John McCain seeks to become the oldest first-term president ever, age has become an issue, writes Gail Collins in the New York Times . More »

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      Hillary Clinton  • John McCain  • election 2008  • old age  • age discrimination  • baby boomers

  • March 2008
  • January 2008

    • Octogenarian Busted for Racing

      newser  |  Globe and Mail  |  Jan 8, 08 12:18 PM CST

      Octogenarian Busted for Racing

      An 85-year-old speedster has been charged with street racing after a Canadian cop clocked him going 100mph, the Globe and Mail reports. When the officer tried to pull over the rocketing Oldsmobile Intrigue, the heedless octogenarian sped up, weaving between lanes in icy conditions to maintain speed. When he finally pulled over, the lead-footed senior said he was on his way to the bank. More »

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      Canada  • senior citizens  • old age  • speeding  • speed limit  • street racing

  • September 2007

    • Old Doesn't Mean Crotchety, Whippersnapper

      newser  |  Science  |  Sep 2, 07 5:47 AM CDT

      Old Doesn't Mean Crotchety, Whippersnapper

      Aging might cause the memory to, er, lapse, but it also can create a more positive outlook, reports Science. We tend to have a "negative bias"—an inclination to pay more attention to bad news than good—which is reversed as we age. Young people's brain activity jumps when faced with negative images, but older brains don't change much—whether they're looking at car crashes or puppies. More »

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      elderly  • brain  • neurology  • aging  • old age

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