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1/19/2015 - At 90, She's Designing Tech For Aging Boomers

by on January 19, 2015 5:40 pm
In Silicon Valley’s youth-obsessed culture, 40-year-olds get plastic surgery to fit in. But IDEO, the firm that famously developed the first mouse for Apple, has a 90-year-old designer on staff. Barbara Beskind says her age is an advantage. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

1/19/2015 - It Doesn’t Matter How Much You Exercise If You Also Do This

by on January 19, 2015 5:36 pm
Your workouts may not mean a lot if you sit too much. Most of us know that we need to be more physically active. Only 20% of American adults get the recommend amount of physical activity—150 minutes of the moderately intense aerobic kind—each week. But simply moving more isn’t enough, according to a new report… Read more 1/19/2015 - It Doesn’t Matter How Much You Exercise If You Also Do This
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1/15/2015 - Hibernating hints at dementia therapy

by on January 15, 2015 8:25 pm
Neurodegenerative diseases have been halted by harnessing the regenerative power of hibernation, scientists say. Bears, hedgehogs and mice destroy brain connections as they enter hibernation, and repair them as they wake up. A UK team discovered “cold-shock chemicals” that trigger the process. They used theses to prevent brain cells dying in animals, and say that… Read more 1/15/2015 - Hibernating hints at dementia therapy
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1/15/2015 - Businesses Try To Stave Off Brain Drain As Boomers Retire (NPR)

by on January 15, 2015 5:55 pm
In the U.S., roughly 10,000 people reach retirement age every day. And though not everyone who turns 62 or 65 retires right away, enough do thatsome companies are trying to head off the problem. The need is not across the board; not all retirees are in demand. But the older-worker brain drain is a big… Read more 1/15/2015 - Businesses Try To Stave Off Brain Drain As Boomers Retire (NPR)
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1/14/2015 - Savings Rates Are Anemic, but a Survey Shows They Are Less Paltry Online (NY Times)

by on January 15, 2015 5:53 pm
It’s a new year, and an improving job market and plunging fuel prices may help free some cash for consumers, allowing them to set some aside in savings. So, where should you put your money? The best rates on personal savings accounts, according to a new analysis from the financial website GoBankingRates, are generally offered… Read more 1/14/2015 - Savings Rates Are Anemic, but a Survey Shows They Are Less Paltry Online (NY Times)
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1/13/2015 - Consumer Agency Launches Tool To Help You Find A Cheaper Mortgage (NPR)

by on January 15, 2015 5:52 pm
Many Americans love a good deal, shopping around to save $10 or $20 on a pair of pants or winter coats for the kids — but when finding mortgages, nearly half don’t even call around to different banks. Three-fourths only fill out an application with one lender. In response, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is… Read more 1/13/2015 - Consumer Agency Launches Tool To Help You Find A Cheaper Mortgage (NPR)
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1/15/2015 - Businesses Try To Stave Off Brain Drain As Boomers Retire

by on January 15, 2015 5:43 pm
In the U.S., roughly 10,000 people reach retirement age every day. And though not everyone who turns 62 or 65 retires right away, enough do that some companies are trying to head off the problem. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).
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1/14/2015 - These Common Mood Changes Can Signal Early Alzheimer’s

by on January 14, 2015 3:28 pm
The vast majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease will experience changes like depression and anxiety. But a new study published in the journal Neurology shows that behavioral changes like these start well before they begin to have memory loss. Read the full article at Time.  
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1/14/2015 - One County Provides Preview Of China's Looming Aging Crisis

by on January 14, 2015 3:25 pm
A decade from now, about 2025, experts predict that China’s population will peak — reaching as high as 1.4 billion — and begin to steadily decline. Some of them are predicting that a shrinking, aging population could lead to a national crisis. One way to peer into the future is to visit a county in eastern… Read more 1/14/2015 - One County Provides Preview Of China's Looming Aging Crisis
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1/13/2015 - Three Things To Do With Your Retirement Savings Hodgepodge

by on January 13, 2015 6:58 pm
There are both personal and financial ramifications inherent in a hodgepodge retirement plan. Personally, it can leave people wondering if what they are doing is working. Since it isn’t an organized plan, it’s hard to gauge what’s working and what’s not. That’s frustrating and can get worse over time. In fact, by the time most… Read more 1/13/2015 - Three Things To Do With Your Retirement Savings Hodgepodge