Deaths from alcohol have doubled - here's why young women are more likely to feel the effects

Deaths from alcohol have doubled – here’s why young women are more likely to feel the effects

No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown – and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the number of alcohol-related deaths nearly doubled, according to a study from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Schmidt […]
We left our bedroom to our children and now sleep in the living room - I didn't want them to resent me

We left our bedroom to our children and now sleep in the living room – I didn’t want them to resent me

A couple gave up their bedroom so their children could have their own space – and now sleep in their living room. Paige Boakes, 29, and her husband Ashley, 28, decided to give up their bedroom to give their children – daughters, aged seven and 11, and sons, aged three and seven – the space […]
This type of common middle-aged fat may predict Alzheimer's

This type of common middle-aged fat may predict Alzheimer’s

New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The type of fat is especially common in middle-aged people — and can signal Alzheimer’s a full two decades sooner than symptoms of the memory disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common form […]
Parents horrified by original Wicked book, warn it's not for kids

Parents horrified by original Wicked book, warn it’s not for kids

No one mourns the wicked – and no child should read it either. Before there was the movie Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, there was the Broadway musical Wicked, which is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, based on in L. Frank […]
Your periods may be more painful if you have this condition

Your periods may be more painful if you have this condition

If your period is a real pain, something else could be entirely to blame. While there are many reproductive issues that can lead to worse periods—fibroids, endometriosis, and cervical stenosis, to name a few—new research suggests that another issue may be a big reason behind menstrual problems. According to a new study, women with depression […]
Scientists reveal strict criteria that make someone 'bad'

Scientists reveal strict criteria that make someone ‘bad’

Do you think you are bad? Science may tell you otherwise. A new study, published as a pre-print paper on PsyArXiv, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, has revealed the strict criteria that make a person evil. Over 2,000 people took part in questionnaires about what they thought it meant to be mean, allowing researchers […]
2025 Tax Law Changes Calendar and Calculator for Investors

2025 Tax Law Changes: 7 Crucial Updates for U.S. Investors

U.S. investors must understand the significant 2025 tax law changes to maximize deductions and optimize financial strategies, ensuring compliance and enhancing portfolio growth.
Seniors discussing retirement plans and finances

Retirement Benefits in 2025: Maximize Your Pension and Social Security

Navigating retirement benefits in 2025 requires strategic planning to maximize both pension and Social Security, ensuring a financially secure future for retirees across the United States.
Children learning in a bright, modern early childhood classroom

Early Childhood Education: 5 Key Initiatives for US States in 2025

US states are prioritizing early childhood education with five key initiatives for 2025, aiming to expand access, enhance quality, strengthen the workforce, integrate health services, and boost family engagement for optimal child development.
Illustration of federal data breach, showing a digital shield with US flag being compromised by red cyberattack vectors.

Federal Data Breaches Up 15% in Late 2024: An Investigation

An investigation reveals a significant 15% increase in federal data breaches during the last six months of 2024, highlighting escalating cyber threats against U.S. government systems and demanding urgent attention to enhance national cybersecurity defenses.
Federal Reserve interest rate outlook impacting mortgages and savings

Fed Rate Outlook 2025: Mortgage & Savings Impact

Understanding the 2025 Federal Reserve interest rate outlook is crucial, as even a minor 0.25% adjustment can profoundly influence U.S. mortgage rates, affecting monthly payments, and significantly alter the returns on your savings accounts.
Smiling commuters heading to a modern transit station, symbolizing savings and efficiency in 2025 commute.

Commuter Benefits 2025: Save 30% on Daily Travel

The latest commuter benefits in 2025 offer significant opportunities for employees to save up to 30% on daily travel expenses through pre-tax deductions for public transit, qualified parking, and vanpooling.