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U.S. News -- Researchers hoped to show that the natural antioxidant urate could delay...

U.S. News -- Diseases that can rob you of vision as you age...

U.S. News -- Cholesterol made in the brain may spur development of Alzheimer's...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A new algorithm uses neuroimaging data of amyloid levels in the brain and takes into account a person's age to determine when a person with genetic Alzheimer's risk factors, and with no signs of cognitive decline, will develop the...

Life -- The Penny Hoarder - Smooth and less bitter than drip coffee and iced coffee, cold brew is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States.

Sales have more than tripled since 2015, with sales expected to reach almost $372 million this year,...

U.S. News -- When Americans are eligible for Medicare at age 65, they see a...

Think -- MIT Sloan Management Review - In April 2021, nearly 4 million Americans quit their jobs - the highest monthly number ever recorded by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.1 Employee retention is on the mind of every chief human resources officer, but culture...

Life -- Neuroscience News - A newly identified gene therapy pathway has the potential to protect us against dementia and cancer, researchers report.

Life -- Kiplinger - The cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security benefits for next year is expected to be the largest since 1982.

Life -- SharpBrains - Multigenerational Study Finds Links Between ADHD, Dementia Risk (Health Day):

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to be somehow linked to risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new multigenerational study has found.

Parents...

Life -- Phys.org - The COVID-19 pandemic reduced teachers' commitment to remain in the classroom, our study on teacher turnover found.

Media -- The Next Web - While most of the products at the iPhone 13 event were predicted by early rumors, there was one prominent prediction that didn't show up: the AirPods 3. But don't count it out just yet. A new report by DigiTimes Asia claims the AirPods...

Media -- The Next Web - Apple just announced the iPhone 13 two days ago, but benchmarks are already starting to roll in. It should come as no surprise that the new phones are faster than their predecessors, but the results also show, once again, that Apple is...

Life -- New England Today - At 31/2 miles by 14, Nantucket may be a bit bigger than what many people imagine when they think of an island - it takes a bit of effort to grasp it all at once. But with its boat-filled harbor, beautiful beaches, and weathered-shingle...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Stem cell study reveals astrocytes carrying the Alzheimer's associated APOE4 gene release more cholesterol than those carrying the APOE3 gene. Findings shed light on how different versions of the APOE gene in astrocytes influence amyloid-beta...

Life -- The Penny Hoarder - A doctor's waiting room is a great place to encounter someone with a bug you don't want. But you can actually avoid stepping into one when you need care. Fortunately, there are a number of great telemedicine options that offer comprehensive...

Life -- Phys.org - Smartphones, notebooks and other electronic devices of our everyday life strongly benefit from the ever-increasing miniaturization of semiconductor devices. This development comes however at a price: confining electrons enhances their scattering-...

Life -- Live Science - China's Shenzhou 12 astronauts have sent back stunning images taken out of small windows on the Tianhe space station module in low Earth orbit.

Life -- Phys.org - A study published in the journal Cell Reports describes a new pathway related to the activity of receptors that are associated with several metabolic or cardiovascular diseases such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension. According to the conclusions,...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Four industries in Gallup's annual rating of 25 business sectors are at new lows of popularity with Americans this year, and all four are in the information business.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Cholesterol produced by astrocytes in the brain is required for the production of amyloid-beta. The findings shed light on how and why amyloid-beta forms, and may explain why genes associated with cholesterol have been implicated as...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Amyloid-beta proteins created in the liver are carried in the blood by lipoproteins to the brain. This results in neurodegeneration, brain atrophy, and inflammation, which are common features of Alzheimer's disease.

Life -- Stat - WASHINGTON - Three moderate House Democrats are making good on their threat to oppose Speaker Nancy Pelosi's aggressive Medicare drug price negotiation, leaving its fate uncertain.

Reps. Scott Peters (Calif.), Kurt Schrader (Ore.) and Kathleen...

Life -- WebMD - Are you making these common missteps in your diabetes management? Learn how to avoid diabetes mistakes.

Media -- The Next Web - Apple announced the iPhone 13 series of flagship devices last night. While there weren't any jaw-dropping updates from the iPhone 12, Apple used the event as an attempt to convince people that the new devices had much better cameras. Let's...

Life -- GearMoose - The humble blazer is surely one of the jackets every guy should have in his wardrobe - to say the very least. The best blazers combine aspects that are essential in most pieces of menswear nowadays, from versatile fabric to an excellent fit...

U.S. News -- Stable investments with dividends make excellent retirement stocks.

U.S. News -- If leaving the storied role of "The Tonight Show" host mandates retirement, Jay Leno ignored the memo.

PR Newswire -- Nearly nine in 10 plan sponsors and participants (88%), respectively, agree that income in retirement is vital to financial security, according to the Nationwide Retirement Institute's(r) 2021 In-Plan Lifetime Income survey of plan sponsors,...

Media -- CNBC - Business - Covid is expected to impact another holiday season, due to delta and supply chain issues. Here's how to make the right move for your wallet and your wish list.

Media -- Time - Science - One of the perks of going out on a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker in the Arctic is something called Ice Liberty. Ports are few and far between when you're north of the Arctic Circle, so instead of shore leave, Coastguardsmen and women will...

Life -- Psychology Today - Only by recognizing the many pathways that connect the brain to the rest of the body are we going to make progress in treating age-related dementia and Alzheimer's.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Study reveals the molecular mechanisms implicated in the regulation of toxic proteins in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Life -- Lifehacker - Recently, Apple has essentially released a new iPad multitasking system every two years or so. iPadOS 15 brings yet another overhauled multitasking system to the iPad and iPad Pro, but this time, Apple has actually made significant headway...

Life -- GearMoose - A good travel pillow can mean the difference between a comfortable trip and a (literal) pain in the neck. In short: No traveler, by air or otherwise, should go without a trusty travel pillow.



But the best travel pillows? They're something...

Life -- Undark - The World Trade Center dust plume consisted of a dangerous mixture of cement dust, asbestos, and other pollutants. Two decades later, those who were exposed to these toxins are facing respiratory diseases and cancer. Despite the clear consequences,...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Of 25 key U.S. business sectors, Americans' views of nine have worsened significantly, largely because of Republicans' decreased positivity.

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Tech -- The Verge - Apple has released a suite of new updates for iOS, macOS, and watchOS to fix a bug that security researchers at Citizen Lab say was very likely exploited to allow government agencies to...

Tech -- ExtremeTech - Google's latest update to its Workspace suite comes in the form of voice and video calls initiated directly from the Gmail app. Google users will soon be able to "ring" other Google users via Google Meet inside...

Life -- Psychology Today - Retirement doesn't mean giving up on your life but transitioning into a new phase of it.

Life -- Live Science - A private archivist known for unearthing rare images from the early years of spaceflight is now selling a treasure trove of NASA prints representing some of the most iconic photos taken.

U.S. News -- Most parents want their children to live carefree lives, so a diagnosis of childhood cancer is...

Media -- USATODAY - News Top Stories - Sen. Amy Klobuchar's breast cancer diagnosis has put a spotlight on the disease. But the stages can be hard to decipher.

Life -- NASA Image of the day - The National 9/11 Flag was raised over the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex after Florida's contribution was added.

Life -- Kiplinger - Long-term care is a major risk that many financial advisers just aren't talking about with their clients. Here's why and some creative options for your own LTC plan.

Life -- Psychology Today - Peripheral neuropathy occurs with some cancer treatments, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands, feet, fingers, and toes. Integrative health can help.

Life -- Psychology Today - If you constantly feel fatigued, a few adjustments can go a long way.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Study reveals a correlation between instances of eye contact and higher levels of engagement during conversations.

Media -- CNBC - Business - Nearly 60% of the 104,223 enrollees in the World Trade Center Health Program contracted at least one illness caused by 9/11 as of 2020, a CDC report says.