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Starting Kids Early on Smartphones Tied to Health Issues
Thinking of giving your tween a smartphone for Christmas? You might want to think again — giving a tween a smartphone might endanger their mental and physical health, a new study says. Kids who have a smartphone at age 12 are more likely to have depression and obesity compared to those that don’t, researchers reported…
Read MoreOne Week Less on Social Media Linked to Better Mental Health
For many young adults, social media is where life happens: Friendships, news, stress, all rolled into a single screen. But a new study suggests that stepping away, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Researchers tracked 295 young adults ages 18 to 24 who agreed to limit their social…
Read MoreHow Recent Changes to Credit Scoring Could Make Qualifying for a Mortgage Easier for More Buyers
If your recent mortgage application was rejected because your credit file is too thin or otherwise didn’t align with traditional credit scoring, now may be the time to reapply—this time with lenders using a new scoring model. According to some estimates, millions of potential borrowers may now be eligible when they weren’t before. That’s because…
Read MoreMillennials Are More Stressed About Their Mortgage Payments Than Any Other Generation
Buying a home is exciting, but for many millennials, it’s not all nesting and redecorating. In fact, a recent Hometap survey of 1,000 homeowners revealed that millennials are more stressed about paying their mortgages than any other generation. “Millennials have a lot on their cumulative financial plates—thanks to soaring home values and corresponding large mortgages.…
Read MoreMini Workouts, Major Gains: How ‘Exercise Snacking’ Boosts Heart Health
Can just a few minutes of movement really boost your heart health? A new study says yes — thanks to something called “exercise snacking.” Exercise snacking involves short bursts of physical activity that fit into your day — like taking the stairs or doing a few squats. An analysis in the British Journal of Sports…
Read More9 Reasons To Consider A Reverse Mortgage
Increasing numbers of homeowners around the US are using Reverse Mortgage Loans to boost their income in retirement. With a Reverse Mortgage you could take advantage of your property value now, without having to move or downsize. If you are over 62, this is why you should consider a Reverse Mortgage. 1) A Home Equity…
Read MoreAre Your Fruits & Veggies Hiding Pesticides? New Study Says Yes
Eating fruits and vegetables is key to good health, but a new study suggests that choosing produce with higher pesticide residues may boost the amount of these chemicals leaching into the body. Researchers linked the types of produce people eat with levels of pesticides found in their urine. The results show that eating foods on…
Read MoreShould Retirees Buy a Home With a Reverse Mortgage?
How do you buy a home after retiring? If you have one that’s paid for, you could sell and use the proceeds to buy another. You could raid your savings if you have enough. Or you could get a mortgage if you have enough income and good credit. But even if that’s possible, who wants…
Read MoreHelping Your College-Bound Kids Head Back To School
Parents of college students headed back to campus might have some fundamental misunderstandings regarding their young adult’s mental health challenges, a new report said. About 1 in 5 college students reported that their mental health had declined since high school, according to the 2025 College Student and Graduate Behavioral Health Report issued by UnitedHealthcare. In…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure? Start Walking Smarter
Got high blood pressure? The next step you take could literally protect your heart. A new study of more than 36,000 people with hypertension found that walking more — and walking faster — cuts the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. And here’s the best part: You don’t need to hit 10,000 steps…
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