Back in the 1980s, older U.S. women typically lived more years free of disabilities than their male peers did, but a new study shows that pattern appears to be changing.
For older men, the news is largely positive, researchers report: They're not only living longer, but with fewer disabilities.
For women, the picture is different: They've made smaller gains than men have and, in some respects, they've taken a step backward.
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