Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What is the best way to keep the brain healthy and live a long life over 100? originally appeared on Quora : the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Lawrence Kosick, President and Co-Founder at GetSetUp, on Quora : Living a long and healthy life is something that many of us aspire to, and research has shown that keeping our brains healthy is one of the keys to reaching this goal. There are many factors that play into brain health and making sure your brain is as healthy as possible as you age. According to research , “Education and learning have been known to enhance cognitive reserves, making an individual less susceptible to the effects of age or disease-related brain changes.” However, these aren’t the only factors. There are many different things we can do in addition to continuing to learn throughout our … [Read more...] about Daily Tips To Maintain Brain Health As You Age
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Virgin Orbit collapse: Mass layoffs at Richard Branson’s satellite launch company after failed mission
Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit is letting go of almost its entire work force with the satellite launch company finding it difficult to secure funding three months after a failed mission. The company, headquartered in Long Beach, California, will cut 675 jobs, about 85% of its workforce, according to a Friday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Earlier this month Virgin Orbit said that it was pausing all operations amid reports of possible job cuts. At the time the company confirmed that it was putting all work on hold, but didn’t say for how long. In January, a mission by Virgin Orbit to launch the first satellites into orbit from Europe failed after a rocket’s upper stage prematurely shut down. It was a setback in the United Kingdom which had hoped that the launch from Cornwall in southwest England would mark the beginning of more commercial opportunities for the U.K. space industry. The company said in February that an investigation … [Read more...] about Virgin Orbit collapse: Mass layoffs at Richard Branson’s satellite launch company after failed mission
What To Expect On An Individual Therapy Retreat
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What do individual therapy retreats look like? originally appeared on Quora : the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Ron N. Gad, PhD, LMFT, Founder & CEO at Beverly Hills Therapy Group, on Quora : Therapy retreats allow for the client to indulge in a focused and streamlined fashion towards their personal and internal goals. Retreats and intensives can look very different based on the needs of the individual client through a catered approach designed by the therapists and clinicians. Many people seek out individual therapy retreats to isolate emotional experiences that have affected their quality of life. For instance, many individuals who are working through trauma, grief, loss, or depression may benefit from a weekend to separate themselves from their responsibilities outside of their mental health. … [Read more...] about What To Expect On An Individual Therapy Retreat
Judge Strikes Down Required Coverage Of Preventive Care—Cancer Screenings, Pregnancy, Medications And More
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A federal judge in Texas struck down a provision of the Affordable Care Act that required coverage for a range of preventive services—including for cancer screenings, medications and more—ruling the task force members tasked with enforcing those preventive services were unlawfully appointed. Key Facts U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled preventive care recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force do not have to be complied with, and blocked the federal government from enforcing the task force’s recommendations. The task force issues recommendations for preventive care services that insurers are then forced to cover, as dictated by the provisions of the Affordable Care Act, meaning the ruling means insurance companies will no longer be bound to cover the preventive services affected. Among the preventive services affected by O’Connor’s order are screenings for breast … [Read more...] about Judge Strikes Down Required Coverage Of Preventive Care—Cancer Screenings, Pregnancy, Medications And More
McCarthy Says Legislation Won’t Solve Gun Violence In Wake Of Nashville Shooting
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) brushed off a question about whether the GOP would take any formal action in response to the Nashville school shooting on Thursday, echoing others in the party who have said legislation will not solve gun violence—a sentiment that has enraged Democratic lawmakers, as well as a substantial slice of the electorate. Key Facts McCarthy said, “I don’t think one piece of legislation solves this,” in response to a reporter’s question during an unrelated press conference on Thursday, adding, “We’ve got to deal with mental illness.” McCarthy on Wednesday, in his first comments on the shooting at a private Christian school that left three 9-year-olds and four adults dead, said lawmakers need to “see all the facts” before taking action. McCarthy’s statements parrot those made by other GOP members in recent days, including Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), who said Monday, … [Read more...] about McCarthy Says Legislation Won’t Solve Gun Violence In Wake Of Nashville Shooting
Florida On Track To Let Residents Carry Concealed Guns Without Permits—Joining 25 Other States
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Florida’s GOP-controlled legislature voted overwhelmingly Thursday to allow people to carry concealed firearms anywhere in the state without a permit—a bill which, if signed into law by Gov. Ron Desantis (R), will make Florida the 26th state with such laws. Key Facts Florida’s Senate voted 27-13 Thursday to pass the bill , which would do away with Florida’s requirement under state law to obtain a concealed weapons permit and undergo background checks and firearms training in order to carry a concealed gun. Florida’s house had passed the bill by a vote of 76-32 last week. If signed into law, gun owners would only need to hold a valid ID to carry a concealed weapon, with a $25 fine for failing to do so. Florida would also become the 26th state to pass a law allowing permitless concealed carry, according to the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, amid a wave of GOP-led initiatives to loosen … [Read more...] about Florida On Track To Let Residents Carry Concealed Guns Without Permits—Joining 25 Other States
As Women Live Longer, They Should Also Plan For A Second Retirement
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A couple typically plans for their retirement. What is frequently overlooked is the reality that, on average, women live longer than men. Few retirement plans prepare surviving women for what is effectively her second retirement – a later life stage with new complexities, different needs, and costs just just when financial resources and personal resilience may be sharply declining. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , forecasted life expectancy at birth for women in 2019 was 81.4 years compared to men who can look forward to 76.3 years. However, by age 65, women are likely to live nearly another 21 years compared to men who squeeze in a little more than an additional 18 years. Those averages assume that the woman and her mate are the same age. According to Pew Research Center , women are typically 2-plus years younger than their spouses, thus adding a few more years. The takeaway? Women — … [Read more...] about As Women Live Longer, They Should Also Plan For A Second Retirement
From Love Boat To Family Boat
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Many people remember the much-loved TV show The Love Boat , which ran for almost ten years starting in 1977. At that time, the Princess vessel the Pacific Princess had a starring role in the show, and the ship introduced millions of views to the concept of cruising. The show was credited, in part, with fueling the massive expansion in the cruise industry into what is today a multibillion-dollar business. According to CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, in 2019 (before the global pandemic hit) the global cruise industry totaled nearly 30 million passengers, creating jobs for 1.8 million people around the world and contributing over $154 billion to the global economy. With this growth came increased awareness that cruising can be an affordable, fun and relatively easy way to travel the world. For many people, Americans specifically, who spent their vacations in their home country, the opportunity to … [Read more...] about From Love Boat To Family Boat
How Older Veterans Can Protect Themselves From Scam Artists
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin By Rachel Leland, Next Avenue As aging World War II veteran Johnnie Ray Toland started showing signs of Alzheimer's, his family began searching for an assisted living home to care for him. Staff members at one home introduced the family to Tammi Palasini. Palasini, who would later be sentenced to 20 years behind bars for various crimes, including fraud, convinced the Toland family to give her control of $340,000 of their funds. Aid and Assistance Scam In what is known as an "aid and assistance scam," Palasini falsely promised the Toland family that she would help diversify their father's assets to get beneath the threshold to qualify for VA benefits and earn a return on their investment. It wasn't until after Toland's death three years later that the family learned Palasini was a scam artist who had victimized them and their father. On the same day as Toland's funeral, a postal inspector contacted … [Read more...] about How Older Veterans Can Protect Themselves From Scam Artists
Self-Employment Rises Among Women, Surpassing Pre-Covid Highs
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Self-employed women, broadly speaking, felt the full brunt of the Covid downturn at greater numbers than nearly any other group. The rate of self-employed mothers working at least 30 hours a week, for instance, dropped by more than 40% in one month from March to April 2020, according to Federal Reserve data. The rates of self-employed fathers working at least 30 hours a week dropped by 18% in comparison. That number has reversed, according to new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas . In the years that followed the initial Covid surge, the number of women and mothers that have chosen the self-employment route has steadily increased, rising faster than rates of men and fathers. Women now represent nearly 40% of all self-employed individuals, up from 34% in 2016. By August 2022, the number of self-employed women with children surpassed pre-Covid numbers as it sat 8% higher than rates seen in January 2020. These … [Read more...] about Self-Employment Rises Among Women, Surpassing Pre-Covid Highs