ANN ARBOR — Using data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), researchers at the University of Michigan and Florida State University have developed a new, 10-item health survey to assess a variety of health conditions. The IAM+ index assesses numerous areas of an individual’s health, including overall health and fitness, eyesight, hearing, and memory.… Continue reading Researchers use data from Health and Retirement Study to create new health-tracking index for older Americans
Project: Health and Retirement Study
For older Americans, the cost of poverty is 9 years of life, study finds
CBS News reports on a new study from National Council on Aging: using the Health and Retirement Study, the authors find low-income people over 60 years old die an average of nine years earlier than high-income older Americans.
Genomics for Social Scientists – Epigenetics, applications open
Researchers from the University of Michigan invite you to apply to the Genomics for Social Scientists – Epigenetics workshop, which will be held virtually, January 6-9, 2025. The purpose of this NIA sponsored workshop on epigenetic research is to familiarize researchers with epigenetic data and to provide instruction on best practices for incorporating these data with social science… Continue reading Genomics for Social Scientists – Epigenetics, applications open