Surprise risk factors for ALS include golfing and gardening — here’s why: study
Get used to it forward– warned. When men hit the green and play golf, their risk of developing ALS triples. New research from Michigan Medicine warns. Golf for men increases risk of ALS. Torwai Photo – Stock.adobe.com “We know that occupational risk factors, such as working in manufacturing or trade industries, are associated with an […]
Sam Darnold isn’t the Vikings savior, but here’s how he wins
With the announcement that Kirk Cousins would be joining the Atlanta Falcons, the Vikings were forced to make an impossible decision. While his departure was expected in the near future, Minnesota didn’t expect it to end this soon. This leaves the team without a starting quarterback, fewer options on the market, and a draft position […]
Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here’s how employers are helping
Student loans are getting in the way of Americans’ ability to save for retirement, a new study finds. (iStock) A recent study shows that student loan payments are getting in the way of building retirement savings for some Americans, especially those with higher salaries. Americans who pay student loans have lower contribution rates and lower […]
I’m a dietitian — here’s what I eat at McDonald’s to stay healthy when my Happy Meal-fanatic kids drag me there
She loves it – to a point. Most Americans, especially those with children, end up using McDonald’s more than they would like to admit. One healthy eating advocate reveals and shares tips for surviving the Golden Arches after multiple visits with two ‘Happy Meal fanatic’ children. In an article posted by Eat this, not that!Kelsey […]
Ikea makes bold promise to continue price cuts in US — here’s why
Swedish furniture giant IKEA plans to continue lowering prices in the United States as inflation pressures ease. IKEA recently reduced prices on hundreds of items and promised to “continue to reduce prices in the U.S. in the coming months,” the company said in a statement to FOX Business.Product added “New Low Prices” section of the […]
Here’s where Americans are being stretched to the limit to buy a home
Home prices continue to rise, with some buyers seeing their home prices double, according to the National Association of Realtors. (iStock) Home prices increased in 86% of metropolitan areas nationwide, and the median price of single-family existing homes nationwide rose 3.5% year over year to $391,700. For buyers currently on the market, this means home […]
SCOTUS temporarily blocks Texas immigration bill. Here’s what COULD happen after the final ruling on March 13.
Just as Texas reached the breaking point of Biden’s open borders policy and proposed Texas Senate Bill 4, which would have allowed the state to arrest illegal immigrants, the Supreme Court intervened and halted progress. Now, Texas’ hands are once again tied to border incursions — at least until March 13, when SCOTUS makes its […]
Here’s why the US is having the warmest winter in history
The winter of 2023-24 will go down in history as the hottest winter in the continental United States in 130 years of record, according to NOAA. In February, traditionally one of the coldest months of the year, record heat, in some cases more than 100 years, scorched Texas and much of the central United States. […]
Instagram’s hidden game is played with your favorite emoji — here’s how
As if anyone needed it, there’s a new way to kill time on social media. Instagram hid an emoji-based game within its smartphone app’s direct messaging feature – and people are starting to realize that. To play, both iOS and Android users must open and draft a message, then send one emoji of their choice […]
A bill that could lead to a nation-wide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here’s what to know
TikTok is once again in a precarious position. This time, it comes in the form of a bill that would ban the popular social media platform unless it cuts ties with its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance. A House committee on Thursday unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that would require Chinese companies to sell TikTok and […]