Middle-aged folks who worry about healthy aging would do well to keep an eye on their walking speed. Turns out that the walking speed of 45-year-olds is a pretty solid marker of how their brains and bodies are aging. A new study suggests that slow walkers appear to be aging more rapidly, including losing more […]
The Rise of Sober Curious
Alcohol has long been portrayed as the ultimate way to socialize and have a good time. Drinking alcohol – a beer after work, a glass of wine with dinner – is not only socially acceptable, it practically feels like a requirement. “I always feel pressure to drink, especially now that I’m single again and dating,” […]
ZenKey’s Password App is Coming… Slowly
Last September, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon announced Project Verify, a way to log into apps without making a new account or password by instead relying on your smartphone to authenticate your identity. Think of it like the buttons you’ve likely seen that let you sign into apps and websites using your Facebook or Google […]
A Healthy Diet is one of the Pillars to Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one affected by dementia. While you may have been told that all you can do is hope for the best and wait […]
Celebrating a Candy Icon
Kids love ’em, adults feel nostalgic eating them, and they won’t melt in your hand, just in your mouth — we’re talking M&M’s here. October 13th is National M&M Day, so get ready to celebrate. Created in 1941, this iconic candy has been a staple for over 75 years. The Evolution of a Candy […]
The Most Surprising Models to Walk Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020
Over the past month, as Fashion Week has made its usual circuit around New York, London, Paris, and Milan, the Hadid sisters and Kaia Gerber have been seemingly everywhere. But, like last season, they’ve also benevolently made room for a few others on the runway. For the first time ever, New York Fashion Week played […]
Studies Show High-Tech Auto Safety Systems Aren’t Working
For years now, automakers have been stuffing their cars with loads of advanced technology on the promise that all these sensors and software will make for a less deadly driving experience. But new research suggests that new technology isn’t doing enough to keep pedestrians safe. The American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a series of tests […]
Exercise is Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest concerns many of us have as we get older. The thought of developing the disease can be a frightening prospect, especially if you’ve witnessed a loved one affected by dementia. While you may have been told that all you can do is hope for the best and wait […]
Find Air Leaks and Save Energy
Now is a great time to tackle all of the outdoor and indoor home improvements by sealing up all of those cracks and gaps that will cost you valuable energy dollars. If left to be drafty those small spaces add up to a 4′ x 4′ hole in the side of your house, so spend […]
Chartreuse is the New Slime Green
Blame it on Billie Eilish, but at a certain point this summer, seemingly everything became slime green. Midway through July, the poster child of Gen Z dyed her roots the exact shade that, in the weeks to come, also turned up everywhere from the streets of Copenhagen to an entire Louis Vuitton store to the […]