One reason: You pay for it. And, despite what many Americans believe, it’s “definitely a misconception” that it will run out before you retire, experts say.
Tag: Longevity
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In California, Where Trees Are King, One Hardy Pine Has Survived for 4,800 Years
In a harsh alpine desert, the Great Basin bristlecone pines abide amid climate change. Among them is the oldest tree on Earth (if you can find it).
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How the Pandemic Shortened Life Expectancy in Indigenous Communities
New federal data outline the scale of suffering among Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
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US Life Expectancy Falls Again in ‘Historic’ Setback
The decline during the pandemic is the sharpest in nearly 100 years, hitting American Indian and Native Alaskan communities particularly hard.