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The health risks of prolonged social isolation are the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Social Isolation: Myths vs. Realities Among Adults Age 40 and Older
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Social Isolation: Myths vs. Realities Among Adults Age 40 and Older
Myths around social isolation still persist, and many adults 40+ are aware of its impact but don't feel personally at risk.
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Awareness Poll 2018
Awareness of several Alzheimer’s disease and dementia characteristics is low among adults age 18+.
Americans, Exercise, and Inactivity: Sweating Together Helps
Fitness poll shows that Americans fall short on recommended exercise but are motivated by working out with others.
2018 AARP Survey of Small Business Owners in Kentucky
Gauges the opinions of Kentucky small business owners and registered voters about a state retirement savings program.
Hacking Longevity: Understanding the Implications of Living to 100
Explores key inflection points that people face as they enter each new life stage from ages 35 to 80+, and how living longer informs their planning, expectations, and perceptions across domains such as health, finance, social connection, and learning.
2018 AARP Survey: Experience and Knowledge of Medicare Card Scams
This telephone poll explores the experience and knowledge of U.S. adults age 65+ on Medicare card scams.
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Just 17% of Americans over 50 say they get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week and 26% do not exercise at all.
Sweating Together: Exercise and Social Preferences among Adults 18+
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Dementia is not a mental illness, but nearly six in ten adults age 18+ believe it is.
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Awareness Poll 2018
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