older

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Older Americans also tend to vote at high rates, and lawmakers are well aware of that fact.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Older parents tend to be more educated, federal data show, and many describe having more patience, flexibility and financial stability than they would have had a decade earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Older adults tend to produce less nitric oxide as they age, and reduced nitric oxide availability can affect blood vessel function.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Older students would see screen-time limitations phased in over the 2026-27 school year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

And, of course, next came the black coat — and then, Older Sister!

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen