Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.

Life expectancy around the world is expected to increase by nearly 5 years in men and more than 4 years in women during the next three decades, researchers predict. These increases are expected to be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Why are there significant differences in U.S. life expectancies ...

An older man, image by Ahmet Demirel via Wikimedia / Public domain (CC0 1.0) An older man, image by Ahmet Demirel via Wikimedia / Public domain (CC0 1.0) A recent study analysed health data across all ...

The life expectancy for transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis varies from person to person. Your age, overall health, and primary symptoms all play a role. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare ...

Estimating a client's life expectancy is a core part of retirement planning, but the ways in which financial advisors reach that projection can vary significantly from person to person. Some use ...

Wondering how long one's life will last is a universal thought. The average life expectancy in the United States is 81.4 years for women and 75.8 years for men, according to the Centers for Disease ...

A recent study analysed health data across all U,S, states to identify the top ten states where people live the longest. This showed that Massachusetts ranks first on the list of top U.S. states and ...

When managing longevity risk, it pays to listen to our elders. The late Charlie Munger, who died at age 99, was known not just for his market-beating investments but also for his wise musings. His ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. There’s a wide variance of life expectancies among the 50 states ...

Unfortunately the answer seems to be yes ...