Health
These dividend-paying stocks could be in the ‘early innings’ of a rally
It’s time to step back into health-care stocks, according to Wolfe Research. The sector was one of the worst performing over the past month, pulling back over 4% from September to October, technical analyst Rob Ginsberg wrote in a note on Tuesday. “As evidenced by XLV [Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund], price is back […]
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Life spans are growing but ‘health spans’ are shrinking. What that means for your money
Key Points The average American is living longer. But older people live fewer years in good health. Their “health span” is shrinking. Chronic medical conditions are generally associated with higher healthcare expenses. Source
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Apple could launch a ring to rival Samsung by 2026, research firm predicts
Apple CEO Tim Cook gestures during the annual developer conference event at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 10, 2024. Carlos Barria | Reuters Apple could launch a connected ring to rival Samsung by 2026, according to CCS Insight, adding to the U.S. tech giant’s focus on health. The call is part of […]
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Does your kid have a hard time making friends? There is a right way to help them, expert says: ‘A lot of parents go too far’
Almost one-fifth, 19%, of parents says their kid has no or not enough friends, according to recent data collected by the University of Michigan. And more than half, 52%, report that at least one factor, including being shy or socially awkward, holds their kid back from forming connections. Seeing your child flounder socially is difficult, […]
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Pesky medical bill? Most people don’t take a key step to manage that debt, study finds
Key Points Many people don’t dispute potential errors on their medical bills because they feel it’s ineffective. However, calling a health provider to address a financial concern can, for example, help correct, reduce or eliminate one’s bill, according to a University of Southern California study. Doing nothing and avoiding payment may result in late fees […]
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This high-income region has the least active people globally, WHO report shows
Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report by the World Health Organization. Jakob Helbig | Stone | Getty Images It’s no secret that leading a healthy life requires getting consistent and sufficient exercise, but globally, many adults are lacking in this department. […]
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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vivid green tea evokes so much nostalgia for me. When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was […]
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These 3 day-to-day tactics are the Japanese ‘secret’ for a ‘long and pleased daily life,’ claims authors of ‘Ikigai’
If you, like many many others, have ever fallen down a rabbit gap making an attempt to find out additional about what will cause some persons to reside for a longer time and really feel a lot more contentment, then you have in all probability currently read of Blue Zones like Okinawa, Japan. Blue Zones […]
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Plant-based meat substitutes may be healthier for the heart than real meat
Plant-based meat alternatives, despite being ultraprocessed, may be healthier for the heart than meat, a new report suggests. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Plant-based meat alternatives, despite being ultraprocessed, may be healthier for the heart than meat, a new report suggests. A review of previous studies found that risk factors for heart disease, […]
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I am from Costa Rica: This is what we consume just about every day for a prolonged, nutritious life—it’s our ‘secret to longevity’
Costa Rica is property to just one of the world’s Blue Zones, the place individuals are living lengthier and much healthier lives than normal. I am from a smaller town in the region of Cartago, named Llano Grande, which is recognised for its abundant agriculture. As a cookbook creator and cooking teacher who was born […]
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