As Heat Waves Intensify, Paris Plans for Record Temperatures

City planners say the day when temperatures as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius, could stall the French capital is not far off. They are already starting to prepare.

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The 6 Social Security Myths That Won’t Go Away

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges.

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A Landmarks Chair Bows Out, After Preserving 1,437 Sites

Sarah Carroll is retiring from running the Landmarks Preservation Commission, where she worked to preserve buildings in overlooked neighborhoods.

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How Do ‘Super-Agers’ Stay Young? What 25 Years of Research Has Revealed.

After 25 years of research on this notable group, here’s what stands out.

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This Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patient’s risk. Yet the test remains underused.

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This Democrat Wants Cognitive Standards in Congress. Her Colleagues Disagree.

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says age-related cognitive decline among elected officials is a major issue for voters.

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UnitedHealth Will Cooperate With Federal Probe of Its Medicare Billing Practices

On Thursday, the giant health care conglomerate announced that it had “proactively reached out” to the Justice Department, after reports of a government investigation had surfaced.

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What Happens When Your Therapist Falls Ill or Dies Unexpectedly?

Therapists are cautious about sharing personal information. When they fall ill or die unexpectedly, the shock can be shattering.

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Forget Bingo. These 90-Year-Olds Just Want to Dance.

A Times reporter explored aging, loneliness and the joy of intergenerational connections.

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What Life Is Like for Four Young Adults Supporting Their Aging Parents

Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to.

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