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3 nutrients that might slow down aging, according to new study
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging identified three common nutrients that could potentially slow down the aging process.
The research, which analyzed data from nearly 4,000 postmenopausal women with an average age of 63, used advanced “epigenetic clock” technology to measure biological age and its ...Read more
A missed pop fly stopped a 6-year-old's heart. His mom helped restart it with CPR
When the Barracudas baseball team found itself in need of several players, 6-year-old Oscar Stuebe was happy to fill in as a teammate with his 7-year-old brother, Connor.
The Stuebe brothers also played together on The Yankees, another team in Palm Beach County, Florida. During a recent Yankees game, they had pulled off a fun feat. Oscar caught...Read more
Mastering the game: Wilbur Ross on power, profit and perseverance
It was one of his earliest and most unforgettable moments in corporate life. Young Wilbur Ross was closing a real estate deal with the legendary Bill Zeckendorf at the real estate magnate’s panoramic and totally circular office. Catching Ross gawking at his surroundings, Zeckendorf comes up from behind, puts his arm around the young man, and ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Fort Knox has nothing on us
I am married to Mr. Security. We have an entire plastic tub full of timers. The lights in our house never burn brighter than when we are not home.
I typically spend the day before we go out of town packing. He spends the day setting up timers and reminding me what lights I can and can’t turn on.
The lamp in the family room is off limits. It ...Read more
Congenital heart defect rates may be much higher than once thought
A broad new analysis of Colorado insurance data suggests national estimates may be severely undercounting children born with heart defects, and at least half of them have other genetic disorders and chronic conditions.
The study, published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, offers the ...Read more
6 memoirs about the unconventional faces of motherhood
Motherhood comes in many forms, some less conventional than others. But thankfully, nowadays, more and more mothers are opening up about their unconventional experiences — because there’s bound to be someone out there who could use the helpful reminder that they’re in the same boat.
This list of memoirs encapsulates the many faces of “...Read more
Study: TikTok’s ‘For You’ suggestions can be dangerous for some women
Researchers analyzed TikTok’s “For You” suggestions and discovered the page’s algorithm may be contributing to a significant issue for female users. It’s making some women dislike their own bodies.
Australian researchers surveyed 273 women between 18 and 28 years old from July-October 2021 on their use of the social media platform. ...Read more
Resentencing effort works with California DAs to reunite incarcerated mothers with their families sooner
Five years after state law empowered prosecutors to recommend the early release of people who have substantially rehabilitated in prison, an architect of the landmark reform saw something starkly missing: women prisoners were a tiny fraction of those set free.
“We see this across every industry. We’re underrepresented,” said Hillary Blout...Read more
Lori Borgman: AI and I will be with you in 1 moment
Whoever first coined the phrase, "It's nothing big, it's everything small," was ahead of the times.
I think about that every time I pause over AI, A1 and Al.
Depending on whether you read that sentence in serif type (letters with slabs on the end of strokes) or sans serif type (no slabs), you may or may not have read it correctly.
The first ...Read more
Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Organizing the lived-in house is not for the feint of heart
Let’s get one thing straight, Mr. Home Organizing Service.
When I said I wanted to organize my house, I did not mean I want to discard everything that you shame me into believing is useless.
I am not interested in throwing away the souvenirs my late political science professor husband collected from his world travels just because they don’...Read more
5 science-based guides to the beauty industry
The beauty industry is more alive than ever, with makeup tutorials, home-brewed skincare hacks, talk of “anti-aging”, dieting, and more trending on social media, commercials, and celebrity blogs. We’re constantly being bombarded with an abundance of advertisements and misinformation. So how do we know what’s true, and who is just trying ...Read more
Telehealth for kids: Balancing the pros and cons in pediatric care
Telehealth is making giant leaps in pediatric care, bringing doctors into living rooms faster than your child can say, “Daddy, I don’t feel so good.” This digital revolution shifts how families access medical services, offering enhanced care delivery while navigating unique challenges.
One of the most significant effects of telehealth in ...Read more
A police detective sergeant saves lives. His wife saved his
After another emotional day investigating domestic violence and child abuse cases in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Rafaelito Cruz sat down to dinner with his wife and two of his three children.
After the meal, the 51-year-old special victims unit detective sergeant lingered by the family piano. His son Julian, 18, was teaching himself how to play ...Read more
Insightful and exciting military thriller leaves readers hungry for more
The Berlin Airlift is just taking off in the summer of 1948, but challenges abound on land and in the air as unlikely allies work together to feed a starving city in "Cold War," historian and award-winning author Helena P. Schrader’s thrilling sequel to "Cold Peace" and middle volume of her new trilogy, Bridge to Tomorrow.
Picking up where "...Read more
Do Florida school board elections signal the end of Moms for Liberty?
TAMPA, Fla. — The poor results of school board candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in this month’s primary raised questions about whether the governor’s influence could be on the wane.
He might not be alone.
Since his endorsements mirrored those of Moms for Liberty — they jointly targeted several incumbents for defeat — several ...Read more
Lori Borgman: Politics is going potty-mouth, I swear
It may be time to bring back the "cuss box" parents sometimes kept on kitchen tables or countertops. Kids had to deposit a coin every time they said a bad or ugly word. The present crop of candidates running for president and vice president could fine themselves and fund their own campaigns.
Coarse language among politicians is nothing new. ...Read more
A mother’s quest to find herself and her lost son
I always find it fascinating to learn about the lives that others live. This is why I love reading memoirs — because you get to experience another person’s life right along with them. Sometimes the journey ends up in a good place and other times not. And just like in life, you don’t know until you get there. All of this is true while ...Read more
An expert's informative, holistic look at dementia caregiving
If you are lucky enough as an adult to still have parents in your life, chances are very good that you will eventually be providing some level of care for them as they age. Between the rising costs of skilled nursing and the inadequate coverage provided by most insurance, many Americans are discovering that they must take charge of caregiving ...Read more
Some great books of August
When William Faulkner was asked about the meaning of the title of his book "Light in August," he said, “in August … there’s a few days somewhere about the middle of the month when suddenly there’s a foretaste of fall, it’s cool, there’s a lambence, a soft, a luminous quality to the light, as though it came not from just today but ...Read more