adulthood

Its focus is on the lasting ramifications of decisions made during the pivotal years of early adulthood.

The trend comes amid a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases earlier in adulthood.

With a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes earlier in adulthood, patients are taking a more active role in managing their own health.

Lindsay Lohan marked her own transition to adulthood with a Rolling Stone cover that trumpeted: “Hot, Ready and Legal!”

An early adulthood steeped in Latino activism led to a career in law, first as a federal public defender and later a Los Angeles County judge.