Money may make some people green with envy—and some couples red with rage. It’s often front and center of fights with partners. In a 2021 study, people in long-term relationships reported that finances were the biggest conflict in 40% of their disagreements. And a quarter of couples said money is their greatest relationship challenge in …
Fall begins Sunday and with the change of seasons, a new COVID subvariant that started circulating in Europe over the summer has made its way to the U.S. Called XEC, this emerging sublineage stems from the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The strain had been detected in at least 15 countries …
A change of scenery alone isn’t enough to make life’s problems melt away, but your environment—and the people, perspectives, and opportunities it offers—is among the myriad external factors that shape your overall happiness. To that end, personal finance company WalletHub just announced its annual Happiest States in America rankings. Released Monday, the list assessed the …
It can be a struggle to stay hydrated, especially during the long days of summer. Those endless daylight hours filled with dips in the pool and martinis in the backyard may distract you from that water bottle you carefully filled with ice earlier. But dietitians say prioritizing drinking water is doubly important on the muggiest, …
You know that the foods you eat affect everything from your waistline to your mood. New research shows how your diet may also play a role in how well you age. Several studies have explored the connection between popular diets and aging: The Mediterranean diet has been shown to slow the progression of aging, and …
The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Tuesday of a “fast-moving” E. coli outbreak stemming from McDonald’s famed quarter pounders. In the center’s ongoing investigation opened Tuesday, 49 cases, 10 hospitalizations, and one death have been documented across 10 states. The states include Oregon, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, …
Jonathan Haidt’s New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness has resonated with tens of thousands of parents who are concerned about the addict-like behavior of their kids when it comes to their smartphones. And it’s not only people with children who are …
Deborah Douglas enjoys walking to work, but usually stops about halfway to rest her back. As a senior lecturer at Northwestern University, the 56-year old is often on her feet—that’s become more challenging since being diagnosed with arthritis in her back, a condition known as spondylosis, last year. “I just hurt all the time,” she …
Just what is the wellness level of today’s corporate workforce? That all depends on who you ask. Because while C-suite executives overwhelmingly believe their employees are feeling mentally healthy, professionally fostered, and personally satisfied and included, many workers themselves would beg to differ. That’s according to the findings of the third annual Workplace Well-being report …
Obesity and alcohol consumption are fueling bowel cancer’s rising death toll among young adults, according to a 2023 study published in a leading cancer journal. The study, published last year in the Annals of Oncology, marks the first time bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) deaths among young people—Millennials and Gen Xers ages 25-49—are predicted to rise …