Mark Twain’s Advice on Growing Old

In a birthday speech, Twain spoke about habits, laughter, and the necessity of savoring peace.

Initiating Cannabis Usage for Self-Medication Linked to Higher Rates of Depression, Paranoia: Study

People who first use cannabis for self-medication associate with a higher average rate of consumption and increase anxiety, depression, and paranoia.
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Should You Wait to Apply for Social Security?

The decision to apply for Social Security depends on your circumstances. You can start collecting benefits at 62 or wait until you’re 70, according to SSA.

Lost Lithium: Could a Missing Micronutrient Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Brain lithium levels drop 60 percent in people with Alzheimer’s–sometimes years before symptoms appear, a Harvard study finds.

The Big Beautiful Bill Brings Big Changes for Taxpayers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes tax breaks for an expansive range of taxpayers, while scrapping credits for energy-saving vehicles and home improvements.

Common Food Preservative Linked With Cognitive Improvements in Early Alzheimer’s Research

A food preservative used in sodas and thousands of other products may help improve memory and thinking skills in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

When Smartphones Get Smarter, Do We Get Dumber?

Cognitive outsourcing, or relying on external systems, like smartphones, to collect or process information, may increase our cognitive decline.

Scientists Accidentally Discover Laser-Free LASIK Alternative

Professor at Occidental College stumbled upon a discovery that might replace LASIK with a gentler treatment that reshapes corneas without cutting the eye.