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Financial Literacy In The US Declining Despite Americans Being Confident About Their Financial Expertise

A study by The Ohio State University has found that financial literacy in the US is declining even as more Americans feel more confident about their financial expertise.  Financial literacy declining in the US Researchers polled various American demographic groups between 2009 and 2018 on their level of objective financial awareness on four different occasions. …

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Although Parents Love Engaging In Their Kid’s Hobbies, Half Can’t Tolerate Their Music Choice

It seems like pop culture is evolving along with age. For example, the Rolling Stones are not well-known to today’s youth, but “Rolling in the Deep” is. According to a recent study of 2,000 parents of young children, children aged 6 to 12 were much more inclined to know the well-known Adele song (41%) than …

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Researchers Planning to Study Two Mysterious Cosmic Particles From Outer Space

A team of scientists from the University of Chicago is planning to track two mysterious cosmic particles from outer space that usually enters the earth’s atmosphere.   EUSO-SPB2 to study two mysterious particles from outer space  The researchers say they will soon send their balloon, called EUSO-SPB2, to the atmosphere 110,000 feet above the earth’s surface. …

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You Don’t Have To Worry About Aging As Life Gets Better With Age, Study Finds

You may be worried about getting old, but a new study has shown that life improves with age. According to a new study, nearly 80% of Americans say there is too much pressure from society to appear youthful.  Negative bias on aging rife among Americans A study of 2,000 American adults above 25 looked at …

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Food Ads on Twitch May Be Influencing Teenagers’ Eating Habits, Study Finds

Twitch gaming streaming can impact your nutrition more than you realize. Penn State and Dartmouth College researchers have discovered that viewing food ads on social networking sites increases the desire for and propensity to purchase nutrient-deficient items like candies and energy drinks in teenagers and young adults. The researchers published the study  in  the Public …

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Too Much Use of Your Laptop or Smartphone May Accelerate Aging, Study Finds

Digital devices may have revolutionized the world, but they could make humans age faster. A new study found that exposure to too much blue light from devices such as smartphones, laptops, and television can expedite aging. But, besides the risk of expediting aging, blue light can also lead to the onset of psychological problems and …

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A New Study Has Found a Connection between One’s Religious Beliefs and Living a Healthy Life

According to a new cardiovascular study, African-Americans who believe more in spirituality or attend religious events are likely to have good cardiovascular health because o an enhanced sense of faith and community goals.  African-Americans who attend church enjoy good heart health  American Heart Association researchers found that church-going African Americans or those who believe in …

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Take Microbreaks At Work To Enhance Wellbeing And Boost Performance, Study Says

If you want to reenergize at your workplace, you should take regular short breaks, according to a new study. A team of researchers in Romania has established that taking 10-minute breaks can reduce fatigue in employees and boost vigor throughout the day. In addition, the West University of Timisoara researchers found that longer breaks can …

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Low Income and Women-Led Households Least Prepared For Disaster, New Study Finds

In the last few years, Americans have experienced several disasters ranging from wildfires to pandemics. Although Americans will be ready to face adversity, the majority are unprepared for the worst-case scenario. Among those least prepared for disaster are women-led households and those renting apartments.  Disaster responders should include social workers and healthcare professionals  According to …

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