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 ...

Gurven is distinguished professor of anthropology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and the author of “Seven Decades: How We Evolved to Live Longer.” We’re living in the age of the ...

Depending on your ZIP code, your life span can vary by decades. We reconnected with a West Garfield Park man, who six years after our first meeting, is making it his mission to help residents in his ...

AccuQuote reports that the life expectancy gap highlights the need for updated long-term financial planning, emphasizing cohort-specific data to better prepare for extended retirements.

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 ...