FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION – Political pressure and high levels of uncertainty are a big concern for businesses today. And such concerns can have a ripple effect on the communities and nonprofits that rely on and benefit from partnerships with the private sector.
I was recently reminded of this at my local Giant grocery store which featured a special promotion: if a customer spent $15 on select grocery items, Giant would contribute $10 to local...
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK, ROCHESTER, Minn. — HealthLocator, a new, free digital tool, launches today to help patients and families find hospitals that consistently provide high-quality care.
HealthLocator gathers national quality data into a single, easy-to-navigate tool that allows users to search by city, specialty, or hospital. With just a few clicks, people can compare hospitals based on performance and make more informed choices about their care.
"HealthLocator brings together existing external national quality data into...
HEALTHLINE – Many people indulge in candy on Halloween, but several popular types can pose risks to your teeth.
A report found the following candy to be the most dangerous for teeth.
Jawbreaker
Jolly Rancher
Bit-O-Honey
Starburst
Tootsie Roll
Laffy Taffy
Snickers
Atomic Fireball
Butterfinger
Blow Pops and Milk Duds
Parents noted that they were not fans of Jawbreaker, often revered as a “jaw-breaking” hard candy.
“I agree these candies are either harder than or stickier than...
FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The libertarian health freedom organization, the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA, is petitioning the FDA to approve 118 nutrient–disease health claims drawn from the government’s own scientific publications.
The filings, according to ANH, are the most consequential regulatory requests made in its 33-year history.
“ For decades, this life-saving information has been kept from the public, hidden behind FDA red tape, in breach of the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 and...
THE MIRROR – Coughs and colds are making the rounds, and it's nearing the time when people try different remedies to get rid of their coughs as quickly as possible.
However, if you're someone who depends on cough syrups to try easing your symptoms, you might want to stop, as a doctor has warned against it.
Doctor Sami, who's known for giving health advice to his followers on TikTok, recently urged people to stop using...
Heard on Morning Edition – If Congress does not extend the federal subsidies set to expire in December, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people will become uninsured in the next several years.
The people who opt to go without insurance will probably be younger and healthier, Cox says, "because sicker, older people will be more motivated to keep their coverage, even if that means paying a lot more each month."
It's easy to...
EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – Staying quick on your feet after 60 reflects more than good fitness, it shows your body’s coordination, reaction speed, and balance haven’t slowed down with time.
If you can handle these moves without losing your rhythm, you’re already moving better than most people your age.
Quick Step Taps
This movement strengthens your coordination, foot speed, and leg control, all essential for moving confidently and preventing stumbles. It’s the kind of fast, reactive...