When one person is doing paid work and the other is working at home, it can create a tricky balance of power if you don’t trust your relationship or a joint bank account. Couples with this structure manage money in all kinds of ways. They can pool everything with both people having equal access, they … Read more
Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, made up of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle challenges responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing … Read more
The “childless cat ladies” are clawing back. The Pew Research Center surveyed childless Americans to gain insight into the state of their lives — and they’re far more satisfied than any stereotype would have you believe. A significant 20% of all US citizens over the age of 50 do not have children, with Pew asking … Read more
It looks like the Olympic Village won’t be winning any gold medals for its food. Sodexo Live!, the official food provider of this year’s Paris Games, is serving up 40,000 meals a day to hungry athletes, but not all competitors are impressed by the offerings. Now that the athletes have been eating food for about … Read more
First they came for Pluto. Then math. Now it’s the alphabet! You may not know your ABCs – or be able to sing anymore. The alphabet song of our youth has been updated, and confused parents must learn a new rendition of the song to keep up with their children. The ABCs we know and … Read more
Hips don’t lie – and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make everyday life more difficult and sedentary jobs make the challenges worse. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches, rather) to slow the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more
They’re going for gold – but making a whole bunch of silver in the process. A number of high-profile Olympic athletes are joining OnlyFans, saying the Steam subscription site is an easy way to raise extra cash. British divers Noah Williams and Matty Lee are among the Olympic athletes who have joined OnlyFans. noah_w9/Instagram British … Read more
Americans burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to make ends meet. One in three American households cut back on food spending to meet their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of survey participants, of … Read more
When Becca and Jordan Itkowitz returned to La Grange, Illinois, after three years in Denmark with their two sons, Evan, 8, and Max, 10, they experienced culture shock. Shortly after moving to the state in 2017, Becca received a call from the school that Max had thrown a snowball during recess. “Not for anyone, mind … Read more
Call it a joint effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite foods to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch, and dark chocolate at night. “I find that these little additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my … Read more