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Vaping Rates Hit Record Lows for U.S. High School Students
Is vaping finally losing its coolness for American teens? The latest tally of federal data finds that 550,000 school kids, mostly high schoolers, quit using e-cigarettes in 2024. Vaping rates fell from 10% of high school students in 2023 to 7.8% this year, “reaching the lowest level ever measured” by the National Youth Tobacco Survey,…
Read MoreWellness Slashing screen time for mental health: Carlos Whittaker shares his unplugged journey
Ironically, it was a notification on his phone that prompted author and podcaster Carlos Whittaker to embark on a seven-week screen-free journey that would change his life. Whittaker, who lives in Nashville on a “suburban farm” with his wife, three children and dog, knew he used his phone a lot, but didn’t consider it a…
Read MoreRed Meat Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes
Eating red meat and processed meat can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new review finds. Regularly eating 50 grams of processed meat a day — the equivalent of two slices of ham — increased by 15% a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes within the next 10 years, results…
Read MoreMore Than 1 in 4 Americans Over 50 Are Now Caregivers
More than 1 in 4 Americans 50 or older are now caregivers, looking after at least one family member or friend who has a health problem or disability, a new poll has found. In all, 30% of all people in their 50s and early 60s provide care to at least one person, the University of…
Read MoreNew Study Identifies the Best Diets for Slowing Your Biological Clock
Keeping your sweet tooth under control may help slow your biological clock. Researchers looked at how different dietary habits impact cellular aging and found eating foods high in vitamins and minerals and low in added sugar has major benefits. Their study included 342 Black and white women who filled out food records and provided saliva…
Read MoreResearchers Discover New Hormone That Builds Strong Bones
A newly discovered hormone could help fight osteoporosis and quickly heal broken bones, researchers say. The research team identified Maternal Brain Hormone while trying to figure out why the bones of breastfeeding women remain relatively strong, even as calcium is stripped from the bones to support milk production. It turns out that the neurons of…
Read More5 Ways to Maximize Your Retirement Savings
Ideally, you have a sizable nest egg saved for retirement, but many people aren’t sure how to do that beyond allocating a percentage of money to their work 401(k) program. Fortunately, it’s easy to make some decisions now that could ensure a more stable retirement—and you don’t need to have a lot of financial knowledge to…
Read MoreWalking May Be the Best Medicine for Low Back Pain
Simply walking may be the best ‘medicine’ for low back pain. The condition, which impacts about 800 million people worldwide, is a leading cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Exercise and education are commonly prescribed, but researchers say cost is sometimes a roadblock for patients. In a new study, they looked at whether…
Read MoreHow To Boost Your Credit Score: Advice for First-Time Home Buyers
If you need a mortgage, a good credit score, also called a FICO score, is essential—and it’s within your control. In a nutshell, a credit score is a simplified calculation of your history of paying back debts and making regular payments on loans. If you’re borrowing money to buy a home, lenders want to know…
Read MoreFive Year Retirement Plan Should Consider Reverse Mortgage
A recent New York Times article offers a concise 5-year countdown-to-retirement plan, with the final year of the timeline being the time to –cautiously – consider a reverse mortgage. Offered as a way to make ends meet if you’re planning to stay in your current home, reverse mortgages are a “fourth- or fifth-tier line of…
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