A new study in Nature Medicine finds the lifetime risk of dementia is likely to double over the next 35 years, primarily due to the growing aging population. Ken Langa, who was not an author on the study, told the New York Times, “Even if the rate is significantly lower than that, we’re still going to have a big… Continue reading Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
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Wayne-Westland schools combat Pandemic learning loss with literacy coaches to boost 3rd-grade reading
Third grade is a critical year for learning as it can determine how well they do for the rest of their academic lives. The Michigan Department of Education has found literacy scores have been dropping among this group since 2020. Pamela Davis-Kean says, “We have people that are basically not literate or don’t have basic literacy,… Continue reading Wayne-Westland schools combat Pandemic learning loss with literacy coaches to boost 3rd-grade reading
1 in 4 older Michiganders lack enough friends. That’s a health concern
Older Americans are increasingly experiencing loneliness and isolation. According to new research, one in three older Americans feel a lack of companionship “some of the time” or “often,” while 1 in 10 older Americans could not name one close friend. Feelings of social isolation and loneliness can surge after retirement because even if they are… Continue reading 1 in 4 older Michiganders lack enough friends. That’s a health concern
Joanne Hsu on Holiday Shopping in 2024
Americans are doing more than picking gifts this holiday season—they’re forecasting the economy. The University of Michigan’s Surveys of Consumers, led by economist Joanne Hsu, offers insights into how consumer sentiment shapes holiday spending and broader economic trends. With over 75 years of data, the index has become a trusted economic barometer, illustrating that perceptions about… Continue reading Joanne Hsu on Holiday Shopping in 2024
Multi-generational data to reveal effects of persistent disadvantage on young children’s health
ANN ARBOR – Emily Treleaven, Research Assistant Professor with the Survey Research Center and an affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, has received R01 funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to assess how persistent, intergenerational social and economic disadvantages shape… Continue reading Multi-generational data to reveal effects of persistent disadvantage on young children’s health
Black infant mortality rate more than double the rate among white infants
According to a new report from CDC, infant mortality remained steady from 2022 to 2023 and black infant mortality remains more than double than white infant mortality. Robin Jacob told ABC News, “I am not surprised; in particular infant mortality among Black women and infants is consistently higher than for white women, but I am disappointed that despite increased… Continue reading Black infant mortality rate more than double the rate among white infants
1 in 4 kids live with parents who have alcohol, other drug problems, U-M study finds
Updated estimates point to need for more treatment ANN ARBOR—A large percentage of American children are growing up in households with at least one parent who uses alcohol or other drugs in problematic ways—raising the risk that those children will go on to do the same, a new study suggests. Using data from 2023 to give… Continue reading 1 in 4 kids live with parents who have alcohol, other drug problems, U-M study finds
Personal Finance ‘We’re living in two separate economies.’ Why young Americans feel stuck, financially
While on paper, GenX and Millennial generations’ net worth has been growing, the costs of housing, medical care, and insurance are rising faster. Older generations blame younger generations for not reaching the same financial milestones that they did, but the problem is structural, not behavioral. Joanne Hsu told CNBC, ““It’s a lot harder for young… Continue reading Personal Finance ‘We’re living in two separate economies.’ Why young Americans feel stuck, financially
ISR Study Links Vision Problems in Older Adults to Higher Mortality Risk, Highlights Role of Falls
A recent national University of Michigan study confirms that aging adults who have trouble with their vision are at a higher risk of mortality, and suggests a key factor is their high risk of falling. The study, published in Innovation in Aging, uses longitudinal data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) to… Continue reading ISR Study Links Vision Problems in Older Adults to Higher Mortality Risk, Highlights Role of Falls
How Research Cuts Are Hurting the Science of a Meaningful Life
Researchers all over are seeing their funding end due to cuts at the National Institute of Health and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Toni Antonucci‘s grant was one of them. The National Study of American Life, which studies the social determinants of health in preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in Black and… Continue reading How Research Cuts Are Hurting the Science of a Meaningful Life