Linda Waite

Check on the elderly during coronavirus outbreak—it could save lives Elderly man standing with cane looking out window

Check on the elderly during coronavirus outbreak—it could save lives

Illustration of crowd walking

Why Your Social Life is a Matter of Life and Death with Linda Waite

Fifteen UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Thumbnail

Fifteen UChicago faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Overall health predicts mortality better than age, study finds Bill Dale with patient

Overall health predicts mortality better than age, study finds

Bad sleep quality, not duration, triggers insomnia

Bad sleep quality, not duration, triggers insomnia

Prof. Linda Waite conducts study, which suggests that insomnia may be due to poor sleep quality, not quantity


The Times of India

Insomnia among older adults may be tied to sleep quality, not duration Man with insomnia

Insomnia among older adults may be tied to sleep quality, not duration

Redefining Retirement

Redefining Retirement

Prof. Linda Waite discusses lack of retirement savings, says ‘there are a lot of family issues that can affect people’s ability to save’


Protecting Women and Girls

Protecting Women and Girls

Prof. Linda Waite finds that cohabiting couples are more likely to report violent arguments than married ones


National Review

Marriage, But Not Cohabitation, Pays Health Dividends -- for Him

Marriage, But Not Cohabitation, Pays Health Dividends -- for Him

Prof. Linda Waite explains the importance of lifelong relationships for personal health


Health Day

Husband’s health and attitude loom large for happy long-term marriages Older couple

Husband’s health and attitude loom large for happy long-term marriages