Better start saving—U.S. health awesome after age 75

Thanks to the quality of American health care, seniors in the U.S. have lower cancer death rates and better control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels than their counterparts in other nations, but the difference does not really become apparent until people hit the age of 75. It is after that point that Americans tend to live longer, upwards to 90. The danger zone are the years from 65 to 75, when the long-term effects of diet, lifestyle and other factors tend to catch up with people in dangerous ways. Still, study findings point to a stark reality: the reward for healthy living and access to better healthcare is the kind of longevity that might sap retirement savings and leave older Americans enjoying their long lives without much financial security.