Study: These foods increase risk of dementia — a lot

Butter. Hamburgers. Sausages. Pastries, cakes and biscuits from the shop. Oh, and soda – sugary or diet. They are all bad and they all significantly increase our risk of getting dementia. That reports one of the largest and scariest studies ever, involving about 60,000 people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. The study, which involved … Read more

Can I evict tenants who have lived in a house I inherited for years without a lease?

I inherited a house in San Francisco from my aunt. My aunt had rented her basement (probably illegally) to an elderly couple for a few years at a price below market price. I don’t believe there was a lease, and it’s probably against the building code to have tenants in the basement. The couple’s family … Read more

Seniors: Here’s an easy way to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke by almost 80%

And those over 70 who walk an average of 4,500 steps per day have a risk that is 77% lower than those who walk less than 2,000 steps per day. Actually, the broader conclusion of the study is that when you’re retired, you should buy some kind of pedometer or pedometer, track how much you … Read more

11 minutes of aerobic exercise a day lowers disease risk, study says

Sign up for the Fitness But Better newsletter series from CNN. Our seven-part guide will help you get into a healthy routine backed by experts. CNN — If you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing anything? You need to rethink that mindset. Just 11 … Read more

Do you want to slow down the aging process? It can be as simple as eating less.

Published: February 25, 2023 at 10:42 a.m. ET Can a diet slow down the aging process? Very possible, according to new research. A two-year study of 128 middle-aged people who cut their calories by 25% found that their bodies age more slowly as a result. “The… Can a diet slow down the aging process? Very … Read more

The only 401(k) savers who haven’t lost money in the past year

According to new data from Fidelity Investments, the only workers whose 401(k) balances grew in 2022 were Gen Z savers decades away from retirement. While the average nest egg among Fidelity’s accounts lost 23% in 2022, Gen Z employees born between 1997 and 2012 posted a 14% gain, according to the investment firm and retirement … Read more

These 61 companies tried a 4-day work week – and most of them stick with it

Four day work week for profit. Companies in the UK that experimented with a four-day work week last year reported more turnover and less turnover, while most employees who took part in the trial said they experienced less burnout, less negative emotions and more satisfaction with their work-life balance. This is evident from the final … Read more