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Why are middle-aged Americans doing so much worse

Why Does Midlife Feel So Hard in America?

August 15, 2026 by Dr. Eeks

If you’re somewhere in your 40s or 50s and feel like life has become unusually difficult, there may be more going on than the proverbial midlife crisis. Research suggests that today’s middle-aged Americans may actually be faring worse than previous generations, and worse than many middle-aged adults living in Europe. We’re talking about more than …

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