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For weeks, headlines centered on the mysterious deaths of 95-year-old Gene Hackman, who had advanced Alzheimer's disease, and his wife and primary caregiver, Betsy Arakawa. They were found days after Arakawa's sudden death from the rare hantavirus; Hackman was left alone without essential care like food and medication. He died of heart disease a few days later. The tragedy cast a harsh spotlight on America's invisible workforce of family caregivers, a vital but often unsupported part of the...
Healthcare professionals write millions of prescriptions every year to help Americans manage symptoms and treat a range of conditions. But affordability, access issues, and drug shortages prevent people from actually filling these prescriptions. GoodRx Research ran a 12-month survey to better understand the dynamics that shape prescription medication fills and consumer behavior. The following insights come from this survey of nearly 12,000 Americans. The findings highlight the significant...
It's true that you can be healthy while living in a larger body. But it's also true that, for many, carrying excess weight can lead to health problems. This tends to be a bigger issue for women. More women than men report trying to lose weight and view themselves as overweight. Even though obesity in women is common, it's harder for women to lose weight. In fact, many studies show that men lose more weight than women from dieting, as well as from dieting plus exercise. But why? GoodRx reviews th...
Small businesses are mighty. They're considered the backbone of the American economy and the heartbeat of many communities. While they're particularly vulnerable to market headwinds—think the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and the impact of tariffs on parts and labor—small businesses are also more nimble than their behemoth counterparts. And unlike corporate giants like Target and Walmart, which sell the same products from coast to coast, small businesses can cur...
Retirement savings can serve as a key indicator of financial stability, reflecting not only a household's ability to set aside money but also shaping retirement timelines and broader workforce and economic dynamics. Across the United States, the average retirement savings per household is estimated to be $114,435—but this figure varies significantly by state, ranging from less than half to double that amount. These disparities can significantly impact when and how comfortably Americans retire. E...
Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are understood and treated despite growing awareness and education. Mental health stigma can have serious consequences. A 2016 report shows that stigmatization of mental illness not only fuels social exclusion but also prevents people from seeking help when they need it most. And mental health stigma doe...
Retirement savings can serve as a key indicator of financial stability, reflecting not only a household's ability to set aside money but also shaping retirement timelines and broader workforce and economic dynamics. Across the United States, the average retirement savings per household is estimated to be $114,435—but this figure varies significantly by state, ranging from less than half to double that amount. These disparities can significantly impact when and how comfortably Americans retire. E...
Pharmacies and pharmacists play a critical role in our healthcare system. They dispense prescription and over-the-counter medications, provide immunizations, and counsel patients on medication side effects, interactions, and regimens. These essential services ensure patient safety and help patients take their medications as prescribed, ultimately improving the overall health of our communities. In an ideal world, everyone would have convenient access to necessary health services like pharmacies....
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Mobile metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Mobile by diners #25. ACCEL Academy - Location: Maef Public Charter Schools, AL - Enrollment:...
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Huntsville metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Huntsville 7-day weather forecast #25. Lee High School - Location: Huntsville City Schools, AL - Enrollment: 840 (18:1 student to...
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in the Birmingham metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses seven weighted factors for its rankings. A majority of the score is based on academics, but other factors include culture and diversity; sports; clubs and activities; resources; and surveys of parents, teachers, and students. You may also like: Where people in Birmingham are looking to buy homes #25. Fultondale High School - Location: Jefferson County Schools, AL -...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of who develops eating disorders, when symptoms begin, and what recovery looks like. In reality, conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are life-threatening and often co-occur with other mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression. Recent data points to troubling trends....
As we reach the middle of the decade, home prices continue to increase—as do their attendant mortgages. In many cases, however, home prices have been increasing by larger amounts than mortgage balances, meaning that home equity has been growing for many mortgage payers. Improving FICO Scores over that time may also mean more homeowners may be able to take advantage of that equity. In this report, Experian compared the current median home prices as measured by online real estate marketplace Z...
This summer, a wave of new graduates are embarking on finding their first jobs and entering the workforce. Amidst a competitive job landscape, it's also an exciting time that's marked by a flurry of hallmark learnings like navigating a new professional network and making a positive impression with colleagues. These young professionals are also grappling with an increasingly daunting consideration: How might generative AI affect their roles over the coming years? While there are many headlines...
This month marks the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration that COVID-19 was a pandemic. That announcement shuttered school buildings and launched millions of students into remote learning. While the immediate health crisis is over, the long-term impact on students is not, The 74 reports. The latest Nation's Report Card underscores that academic recovery remains elusive, with many students needing months of additional instructional time to close the pandemic...
A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when a violent blow or jolt hits the head and causes the brain to strike against the inside of the skull. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions can damage brain cells and lead to dangerous chemical changes within the brain. But is there a difference between a concussion and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Learn how to distinguish between this terminology below. And remember, if you have been injured in an...
Insurance is an important part of financial planning. It can help you protect yourself from unexpected financial losses due to accidents, illnesses, or other events. However, insurance can also be expensive. This is where insurance discounts come in. Insurance discounts are offered by insurance companies to lower the cost of your insurance policy. There are many different types of insurance discounts available, depending on your individual circumstances. By taking advantage of insurance...
Just when activity began to normalize on the nation's car dealer lots, tariff uncertainty threatens to increase auto prices for Americans in 2025. But for now, we're taking a look at 2024 data, which shows car loan balances increased moderately last year. The average auto loan balance held by consumers in the United States increased 2.1% to $24,297 as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to Experian data. This increase broadly impacted all U.S. regions and consumers of all ages and...
More insurance coverage should mean more confidence for small business owners, right? Not exactly—at least, not yet. According to a NEXT nationwide survey of 500 small business owners, insurance adoption is up across the board but confidence hasn't caught up. Despite more business owners having small business insurance coverage, many still feel unprepared to face real-world risks, and a majority say they find insurance confusing. This year's survey, a follow-up to NEXT's 2023 industry pulse c...
One key benefit that many people overlook when trying to maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social Security benefits based on the work history of their spouse. Social Security spousal benefits are granted to individuals who performed the important work of raising families and maintaining the family home, by allowing them to claim benefits based on their spouse's work history, Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons...
Scroll through the news, and you'll find no shortage of horror stories about landlords. But in three recent cases involving unlawfully withheld security deposits, a $692,000 wrongful eviction settlement, and chronic tenant neglect and harassment, the wrongdoing came from the property management companies hired to oversee the rental properties. Property management companies and landlords aren't necessarily one and the same, TurboTenant notes. And when a property manager fails to uphold the terms...
On Dec. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police arrested a 35-year-old man who had allegedly failed to report several of his guns as stolen. It wasn't a mundane arrest: His case appeared to be a classic example of gun trafficking fueled by straw purchasing, a term for when a person buys a gun with the intent of giving or selling it to someone prohibited from possessing it, like a person convicted of a felony. In all, the man had allegedly purchased more than 30 guns, including 16 in 2020 alone. Some...
More than $80 trillion over 20 years-that's the scale of the coming wave of wealth expected to trickle down to younger Americans over the next two decades. Dubbed the Great Wealth Transfer, the shift of assets from older generations to millennials and Generation Z may profoundly reshape financial influence and spending priorities in America. By one estimate, the Silent Generation and baby boomers are set to pass on $90 trillion to younger generations by 2044. Other estimates are more...
Few animals exhibit the absolute, unadulterated joy of a dog greeting its human companion after they arrive home from a long day at work. Dog owners may ask, "Does anyone love me as much as my dog?" As times change, so too do pet owners' preferences when it comes to which breeds they bring home. Breeds once wildly popular just a few decades ago may have fallen out of fashion. In other cases, an underdog can rise to the top of the charts. Take the French bulldog, for instance, which dethroned...
While taxes and a high cost of living eat into a household's earnings, past debt obligations like student loans may take another significant chunk out of the budget before allocating disposable income on nice-to-haves like retirement savings and vacations. While student loans may help a household increase its lifetime earnings, the principal and interest on these loans may stick around for decades—in many cases, those who still have student loan debt into their 60s still have more than $...
