They're living longer — just not healthier.

American baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — may be the first generation in recent history to be less healthy than their parents at midlife, according to a report published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Despite being the generation that gave us health trends like specialized running shoes, aerobics classes and fitness walking, boomers also have higher rates of chronic disease and obesity, as well as a poorer self-perception of their own health.


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