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Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 workplace realities employers should act on More than 2 in 5 (43%) employees say a lack of time is the biggest thing standing between them and mental health care, while 42% say cost. Mental Health Awareness Month is this month, and it is a moment for employers to stop treating mental health as a communications campaign and start treating it as an operating problem to solve. The five realities below come from Spring Health's HR and employee research in publishing...
6 ways to prevent employee burnout Employee burnout affects entire organizations, with consequences for performance, workplace culture, and the bottom line. At many organizations, employees are emotionally drained, managers are stretched to their limits, and HR teams are overwhelmed by the growing volume of mental health concerns. The old ways of addressing burnout, such as by offering a wellness stipend, a few mental health days, or a traditional EAP, aren’t cutting it anymore. Workplace burnou...
Life after cancer treatment is different. So are the health needs. Nearly 10 years after Kara Kenan of North Carolina finished treatment for advanced breast cancer, her routine bloodwork revealed an increased level of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase. Kenan’s primary care doctor didn’t think that was important, so he ordered no further tests. But Kenan, who directs marketing for the advocacy group Cancer Nation, knew better: That anomalous blood test could have been a sign that her can...
What the higher 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026 mean for your retirement strategy The IRS has increased the amount you can contribute to your retirement accounts in 2026. You can now contribute up to $24,500 to your 401(k) plan, up from $23,500 in 2025, and up to $7,500 to your individual retirement account (IRA), up from $7,000 in 2025. These increased limits create more room for tax-advantaged retirement savings in your financial plan. All of this will result in a lower tax burden...
This biomarker is a better predictor of heart disease than cholesterol: What to know about C-reactive protein. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and heart disease in the 1950s, risk for heart disease has been partly assessed based on a patient’s cholesterol levels, which can be routinely measured via blood work at the doctor’s office. However, accumulating evidence over the past two dec...
High gas prices, soaring airfare and rising grocery costs are squeezing Americans’ summer plans According to a new study from Intuit Credit Karma, more than half of Americans (55%) say this is the most financially stressful summer they can remember, and two-thirds (66%) say current economic conditions are making them more stressed about their finances than in previous summers. With high gas prices and grocery costs eating into everyday budgets and airfare costs squeezing travel plans, A...
How to improve your company's appeal to sell Middle-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) appear poised for a recovery thanks to a more resilient U.S. economy along with substantial amounts of capital from both private equity (PE) firms and corporate buyers, says Melina Audinelle, managing director and senior vice president of Fifth Third Investment Banking. With buyers eager to acquire midsize companies, owners need to find ways to boost the curb appeal of their firms to avoid potential...
A new DNA profile of Ted Bundy could help solve these Utah cold cases Utah has a new tool that could help solve several decades-old cold cases that investigators have long suspected were linked to infamous serial killer Ted Bundy. For each of those cases, DNA evidence largely collected in the 1970s has sat idle for decades. Much of it was degraded or mixed with DNA from multiple people, making it difficult to use, Amy Newman, the director of the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services, told The Salt...
Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment? Seventh grader Taitym Lynch plans most of her school day herself, mapping out a schedule each morning on her school laptop. She typically starts with math when her brain is sharpest, logging into an online platform her school uses for math lessons. Next she often tackles science with her “class guide,” a teaching assistant who walks her through topics like animal food chains. Lynch chooses to have lunch around noon, and finds tim...
Market research methods every small business owner should know The best market research methods can help small business owners launch or build their venture — and avoid painful mistakes. Knowing how and where to ask the right questions can help you collect information about customers and competitors, and use that information to make informed decisions that can help grow your business, ERGO NEXT reports. Methods of market research can include interviews, online research, collecting primary and s...
The mental health strategy everyone needs but no one talks about While many conversations about mental health focus on crisis response, experts say some of the most effective strategies are the everyday habits that support emotional well-being before problems escalate. Most people don't think about their mental health until something forces them to. The therapy appointment gets made after things become overwhelming, and the conversation about stress comes only after anxiety has become too heavy...
FIFA World Cup economics: What to expect from the 2026 tournament The World Cup is among the most anticipated and awaited events, cherished by football fans worldwide. Held once every four years, it’s more than just a sporting competition; it's a worldwide celebration that captures the attention of millions. Given its scale and significance, it’s no surprise that the World Cup has far-reaching effects beyond the pitch. From tourism and infrastructure spending to advertising and retail sal...
Investors are watching these 6 signals to beat the market before everyone else If you’re currently renting, it’s possible that you’re paying more per month than it would cost you to own a comparable starter home. Even worse: Every dollar that you pay in rent builds your landlord’s wealth, but does nothing to increase your own. As rental costs continue to rise, property investment and ownership are becoming increasingly lucrative. Property values are influenced by readily predictable externa...
Airfare is up 21% — are travel credit cards worth it in 2026? Airfare is up 21% year over year, according to the U.S. Travel Association's Travel Price Index — and if you've booked a flight recently, you've probably felt it. The average U.S. domestic round-trip now runs $570, roughly $100 more than it did a year ago. There's nothing any of us can do about jet fuel prices. But for frequent flyers, the right travel credit card can offset hundreds of dollars in annual travel costs through signup bo...
When panic hits: New data maps the moment students start studying Students in the U.S. and U.K. both procrastinate before high-stakes exams, but they do it on very different schedules, according to a new analysis by Quizlet of Google Trends data from 2022 through 2025. The study, which tracked eight common student prep search terms across both countries, found that U.K. students wait until just over a week before their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams to begin searching...
Millions of AI agents are running without oversight. Is yours one of them? Shadow IT has been a challenge for security teams for years, and now AI is raising the stakes. As organizations race to adopt new tools, shadow AI is spreading across teams. Vanta data shows that 70% of companies have AI tools accessing their environment without going through proper procurement channels, and fewer than 2% of unmanaged vendors ever receive a security review. The result is a growing gap between a...
GLP-1 side effects: What 400,000 patient reports reveal GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) have become some of the most prescribed medications in the country. Millions of people take them for Type 2 diabetes and weight management, and for good reason — the clinical results are striking. But new research suggests that what patients are actually experiencing day to day may go beyond what the official trial data captures. A study p...
The anatomy of a scam: How AI and the dark web fuel financial schemes, and ways to stay safe In our increasingly digital world, the primary target for scammers isn’t always your bank’s advanced systems. It’s often you, the consumer. “Scammers prey on your trust, your emotions, and your wallet,” said Wells Fargo’s Sarah Gosler, a globally recognized cybersecurity leader and expert in human-centric defense. She’s known for reverse engineering human behavior to outsmart adversaries. Her team focu...
5 ways to automate your finances while you travel Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean your money should be. With a little planning and automation, this guide from Ally Financial shows you how you can make your money work hard for you while you're hardly workin'. Set up direct deposits to savings On PTO? Make sure your money still hits your savings account. Rather than manually moving some of your paycheck to savings from your checking account, set up your direct deposit to split it...
Medicare nightmares and how to avoid them Whether it’s something not being covered or a bill you weren’t expecting, healthcare surprises are absolute nightmares. Unfortunately, Medicare Advantage nightmares are all too common. The good news is that many Medicare Advantage issues can be avoided. This article from Chapter explains more about the most common Medicare Advantage nightmares and how you can avoid them. Unable to afford care due to high out-of-pocket costs Medicare Advantage plans have...
The March effect: Why divorce filings spike every spring Divorce filings in the U.S. follow a predictable seasonal pattern, peaking in March and August every year, and researchers say the timing reveals something important about how people actually end marriages. In this article, Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers, a Texas family law firm, examines the data behind divorce filing trends in the U.S. and what these seasonal patterns may reveal about how couples approach the decision to...
The top 10 states with the longest life expectancy, and what that means for your life insurance coverage People in the United States are generally living longer — and that means if you’re shopping for a life insurance policy, it may be a good idea to plan for a longer coverage duration, Everly Life reports. This is especially true if you live in one of the top 10 states ranked by longest life expectancy. While the average lifespan of an American currently sits at 79 years (men at 76.5 yea...
14% of parents say nature is essential for kids. So why are families stuck inside? American parents aren't confused about what their kids need. They're just not doing it. A new national survey from Westgate Resorts found that 95% of U.S. parents believe nature and outdoor experiences are a nonnegotiable part of childhood development. But that's not the surprising number. What's surprising is how little it translates into action. Only about a third of those same families actually get outside...
Gorodenkoff // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting in Mobile The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows...
Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college Many high school seniors are currently in the midst of the college application process or are already waiting to hear back from their selected schools. For high school students in rural parts of the United States, the frantic pace of the college application process can look a bit different. For starters, some of these rural students might not have large numbers of elite...
