Middle-aged Americans in US are stressed and struggle with physical and mental health – other nations do better
- Written by Frank J. Infurna, Associate Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University
Middle age was often a time to enjoy life. Now, it brings stress and bad health to many Americans, especially those with lower education levels.Mike Harrington/Getty ImagesMidlife was once considered a time to enjoy the fruits of one’s years of work and parenting. That is no longer true in the U.S.