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The ‘Taylor Swift PTO Day’ Is a Perfect Example of a Weird New Workplace Trend That’s Here to Stay

AOL – Offices across America were quieter than usual on October 3, and it wasn’t just a coincidence. The reason was Taylor Swift; her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, dropped that morning, and thousands of fans decided it was a valid reason to cash in a vacation day. According to a BambooHR survey of 1,500 full-time salaried employees, 6% said they planned to take paid time off to celebrate the release. That’s one...

New York City Mayor Adams Eliminates $135 Million in Medical Debt

Eliminating medical debt was one of the key commitments Adams laid out in his State of the City address last year.

I’m turning 65 and I don’t like government medicine. Do I have to enroll in Medicare? What happens if I don’t?

If you do not sign up at the appropriate time, you may face a late enrollment penalty that will last for the rest of your life.

Best Foods For Senior Health

Fiber Foods that are high in fiber -- like fruits and veggies, oatmeal, nuts, and legumes -- can help with constipation that becomes more common as you age. They're also able to help lower your cholesterol levels, manage your blood sugar, and keep you at a healthy weight. Whole Grains They're a great source of fiber and rich in B-vitamins, which you'll need more of as you age. B-6 and folate are key to keeping your brain healthy....

Average Family Job-Based Health Insurance Hits $27K

KFF Health News – With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse. Premiums for job-based health insurance rose 6% in 2025 to an average of $26,993 a...

Nursing facilities can’t blanket ban people with addiction history, per N.C. settlement

ADA is basis of agreement that could set national precedent for people taking addiction medications

Bird flu hits 48 percent fatality rate in humans

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The Pan American Health Organization is reporting another human death from the bird flu. As of August, there have been 76 human cases and two deaths in five countries in the Americas, according to the organization. There have been 990 patients and 475 deaths across 25 countries, for a fatality rate of 48 percent. Health experts are concerned that more people will become infected as the virus continues to mutate and jump...

Breakthrough Vitamin K Compounds May Reverse Alzheimer’s Damage

Scientists in Japan have developed enhanced versions of vitamin K that could help the brain repair itself by generating new neurons.

McDonald’s worker shoots customer in neck during ‘McMess’ altercation, Florida sheriff says

Fox News – A Florida sheriff called an altercation involving a worker and two customers at a McDonald’s in Polk County last weekend a "McMess" after it left one of the men with a minor gunshot wound to the neck. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explained in a video posted to social media that a McDonald’s in the area had become inundated with online orders after several events in the area let out early Sunday...

Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows

Doctors have long recommended that infants avoid peanuts. But in 2017, experts officially reversed that guidance, and food allergies decreased sharply.

The truth about chemtrails: “Widespread Misinformation”

KFF HEALTH NEWS – While plowing a wheat field in rural Washington state in the 1990s, William Wallace spotted a gray plane overhead that he believed was releasing chemicals to make him sick. The rancher began to suspect that all white vapor trails from aircraft might be dangerous. He shared his concern with reporters, acknowledging it sounded a little like “The X Files,” a science fiction television show. Academics cite Wallace’s story as one of the...

Consumer Reports finds excessive amounts of lead in protein shakes

“Our tests found that toxic heavy metal contamination in protein supplements is widespread and has worsened since we first analyzed these products 15 years ago.”

New details released about the death of Diane Keaton

CNN – Actress Diane Keaton died on Saturday after falling ill with pneumonia, according to a death certificate obtained by CNN. Specifically, Keaton’s cause of death was listed on the document as “primary bacterial pneumonia,” with no other significant conditions listed. The death certificate indicates Keaton, 79, has been cremated. It also indicates that no autopsy was performed. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department told CNN on Saturday that they received a call for medical assistance...

A Common Injury That Raises Dementia Risk

Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research – Elderly men and women who suffer traumatic brain injuries—most often the result of a fall—are at increased risk of developing dementia, a new study found. They are also far more likely to need home health services or admission to a long-term care facility than their peers who didn’t suffer such an injury. “One of the most common reasons for traumatic brain injury in older adulthood is sustaining a fall,...

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