{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Americans Struggle With Aging More Than They Should","description":"What does it really take to age well\u2014and why do so many people struggle with this transition after work? Today\u2019s guest is Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100 and a researcher focused on aging, longevity, and social connection. Ken has spent years studying why some people remain healthy and engaged later in life, while others face isolation and decline. Ken explains why Americans struggle with aging and retirement more than people in other countries\u2026 and what we get wrong about life after work. In this episode, we discuss:  Why aging in America often leads to isolation after work What other cultures get right about belonging later in life The surprising benefits of continuing some form of work Why staying busy isn\u2019t the same as living well What longevity research overlooks about human connection  &amp;nbsp; Resources:   Healthy to 100 by Ken Stern The Longevity Project &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Chapter X with Michael Kay","author_url":"https:\/\/www.michaelfkay.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39904665\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200771240"}