Drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. But it isn’t the only caffeinated beverage that could protect brain health. A recent scientific study — published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging — suggests that green tea lowers the risk of dementia. Researchers looked at data from more than 13,000 Japanese people between the ages of 40 and 74…
Good news for job seekers: Hybrid careers are on the rise in key areas. To help you pinpoint which career fields offer the most prospects for hybrid remote jobs in 2025, FlexJobs is covering the five top-growing industries for hybrid jobs. You’ll also find expert tips on evaluating hybrid workplaces and get answers to common questions about these flexible job opportunities. Keep reading to see…
Fall is a season bursting with vibrant fruits and vegetables, offering everything from crisp apples and pears to hearty squashes and pumpkins. However, as the days grow shorter and cooler, keeping these delicious produce items fresh can become a bit of a challenge. If you’ve found yourself wondering how to extend the shelf life of your fall harvest and enjoy its flavors well into the season, you’…
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Donald Trump’s campaign promise of “no tax on tips” struck a chord in places like Las Vegas, where tens of thousands of bartenders, servers, and hotel staff depend on gratuities. For many, it sounded like a long-overdue…
From solar panel rebates to green buildings and composting programs, which U.S. cities are leading the nation for Earth-friendly initiatives and sustainable urban development? To find out, LawnStarter ranked the most sustainable cities. To rank the nation’s greenest cities, we compared the 500 largest U.S. cities using 47 eco-conscious metrics — such as restrictions on gas-powered lawn…
Many people seem to have a love-it-or-hate-it attitude toward warehouse stores, but I am a proud card-carrying Costco member because it does save me money. Here’s how I save money at Costco and avoid the (expensive) pitfall of overspending on bulk goods. With only two in our household, we don’t do all of our shopping at Costco, but some bargains keep us going back about once a month.
The last thing you need is a clogged sink or a garbage disposal that stops working because you dumped something in it that should have gone into the trash or compost bin. Yet these scenarios happen all the time when people get too eager to clean the kitchen quickly. It’s not just inconvenience you’ll have to worry about with careless disposal habits, either. You may have to call a plumber…
Medicare is preparing to launch a pilot program that will require millions of seniors to jump through a new hoop before they can receive certain medical services. Known as the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, it will require prior authorization for 17 services that are currently covered by Medicare. In other words, health care providers will have to request approval…
Three conditions that affect the heart are also linked to impaired brain function and increased dementia risk, according to a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association in 2024. The statement is based on the latest scientific research on the relationship between heart and brain health, and it emphasizes the interconnectivity of the two organs. The findings suggest that…
After years of elevated real estate prices, mortgage rates, and rents, the housing affordability crisis in the U.S. is more apparent than ever. Policymakers, economic experts, and everyday households continue to search for solutions to ease the financial burden of securing housing. One option gaining renewed attention is manufactured housing. Manufactured housing includes homes that are…
Paying for college is no easy task. Families often start saving nearly as soon as their children are born. Some even begin planning where to live before that, aiming to get the best value within their home state. However, with the right research and accurate data, college planning doesn’t have to be such a daunting task. To assist with this process, EDsmart collected data from College…
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright. “If another dog came toward us, every single time I’d end up on the ground,” recalled Vickers, 69…
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Costco just released its latest monthly deals — dozens of discounts worth thousands of dollars in savings. The beloved retailer refers to them as “Instant Savings,” but they are essentially sale prices. In other words…
Thrift stores can be a wonderful mishmash of trash and treasure. But all thrift shoppers have their own “Moby Dick”-style white whales — the items for which they are always hunting. Maybe it’s first-edition books by a favorite childhood author. Or those missing pieces of Grandma’s discontinued china pattern. We’ve all heard stories of someone uncovering a true treasure in a bargain bin.
Shoppers dreaming of a new home might want to start looking soon. Competitive momentum that had been swinging toward buyers in recent months is showing signs of stopping nationwide, according to real estate platform Zillow. Overall, housing markets nationwide are at a point of neutrality, with neither buyers nor sellers having an edge. But in some individual markets, buyers have now gained the…
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and it often comes with various physical and cognitive challenges. However, there exists a remarkable group of individuals known as “super-agers” who seem to defy the conventional aging process. Super-agers are men and women who maintain exceptional physical and mental vitality well into their later years.
I’m looking forward to being in Spain again, much to my delight. Some sunshine, seafood, and catching up with our local friends and colleagues in Iberia. I’m reminded of all the things I love about “The Bull Skin” (the nickname bestowed upon the country by Greek geographer Strabo who noticed their similarities in shape).
You’ve spent months — years even — saving up for a down payment for a house. You’ve budgeted meticulously, banking savings whenever you could to make homeownership possible. After reaching that goal, you may feel like the pressure to budget and save is gone. But don’t get too comfortable. When you purchase a home, it’s not just the monthly mortgage payment or down payment you need to think…
The average FICO credit score across the U.S. has fallen for a second year in a row. The latest statistics from Fair Isaac Corp., or FICO, show that the national average FICO credit score fell to 715 (out of 850 possible points) in August. That’s down from 717 last year and 718 in 2023. FICO says scores are falling due to increased credit card utilization and a rise in missed payments that is…
When saving money also helps save the planet, it’s a win-win. The centuries-old saying, “Waste not, want not,” has long advised us that if we don’t waste products, we end up wanting for less. But now we know the less we waste, the less trash ends up in landfills after one use, or seeps into our oceans and soil. Whether you think of it as saving money for yourself by repurposing or saving the…
Some of the nation’s most affordable housing markets are also among America’s hottest. Realtor.com’s Market Hotness rankings are based on two factors: Recently, Realtor.com rounded up its list of the hottest housing markets in the U.S. during August. While many of these markets have high median list prices — up to nearly $600,000 — a handful offer affordable homes.
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Your employer’s health insurance plan might be about to get a lot more expensive. Medical care costs rose 4.1% in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, their highest level in three years.
For many years, a colonoscopy has been considered the gold standard in testing for colorectal cancer. But a recent study suggests a cheaper, less invasive test might be just as effective. Research published in the scientific journal The Lancet found that fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) was comparable to colonoscopy when it came to reducing deaths from colon and rectal cancers over a 10-year…
Loyal Aldi shoppers know it well — the legendary “Aisle of Shame.” The affectionate nickname is a nod to the delights and temptations this section of the store poses to customers. Everything from clothing to home decor lines the shelves of the Aldi Finds area (its official moniker), and the selection typically changes every Wednesday. This week, one Aldi Finds item in particular caught our…
Using artificial sweeteners might speed the process of cognitive decline, according to researchers in Brazil. In a recent study, eating more low- and no-calorie sugar substitutes was linked to a faster decline in thinking abilities and memory skills. The link was even stronger in people with diabetes. The study results appeared in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of…
