Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S., prompting millions of doctor visits each year and affecting up to 80% of adults at some point in their lives. That means nearly everyone runners included will likely encounter back discomfort at some stage. Given…
Preferred stock isn’t as widely discussed as common shares or bonds, but for income-oriented investors, it can be a compelling source of monthly or quarterly dividends that are typically higher than what traditional bonds or blue-chip stocks offer. Preferred shares are a…
If you’re new to the world of investing, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) might sound like financial jargon. But once you understand what they are and how they work, ETFs can become one of the most practical tools for building wealth over time. Unlike…
In the United States, heart disease remains the leading cause of death, accounting for more than 915,973 deaths in 2023 alone, roughly one death every 34 seconds. Cardiovascular disease continues to claim more lives than cancer and accidents combined, and heart attacks and strokes together make up a…
Choosing investments inside a 401(k) often feels deceptively simple. You’re handed a short list of funds, a few performance numbers, and a vague instruction to “diversify.” Yet the decisions you make inside this account shapes decades of financial outcomes. Unlike…
More than 38 million U.S. adults live with diabetes, and tens of millions more are in the prediabetes range. At the same time, dementia is poised to become one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time as populations age. While…
Nearly 115 million American adults, more than one in three aged 18 and older, have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are elevated above normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. That’s a staggering proportion of the U.S. population…
For many investors, especially those focused on long-term wealth building, taking profit feels like a threat to growth. After all, a key tenet of successful investing, whether you follow buy-and-hold principles or focus on compounders, is to let winners run and…
Retirement brings a well-earned shift in focus from accumulating assets to protecting and enjoying them. Most Americans spend decades building nest eggs in 401(k)s, IRAs, homes, and investment portfolios. But without a thoughtful estate plan, even the most solid retirement savings…
Life insurance is often thought of as something that only pays out after you pass away and a financial safety net for your loved ones. But if you have the right type of policy, life insurance can also serve as a…
For years the conversation around sleep has revolved around a number: “get 7 to 9 hours a night.” But emerging research suggests that how well you sleep might matter more than how much you sleep, particularly when it comes to your brain and…
Diet changes, medications, stress management: it’s common to juggle several strategies at once. Two of the most talked-about approaches are the low-FODMAP diet and probiotic supplements. But can they be used together? And does combining them actually help more than either one alone? The answer isn’t black and white but recent…
If you’re repeatedly struggling with low iron, ferritin that never rises, fatigue that won’t lift with supplements, or iron labs that simply refuse to normalize, you’re certainly not in this battle alone. Iron is reportedly the most common nutritional deficiency…
If you’re enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA) through your employer or health plan, you probably already appreciate one major benefit: using pre-tax dollars for healthcare-related expenses. These accounts let you save taxable income on eligible medical costs like prescriptions, doctor visits, dental care,…
Most credit card articles focus on 2% cash back here or travel points there, but there’s another layer of rewards that doesn’t get as much attention as loyalty incentives tied to your broader financial relationship with a bank or investment…
We’ve historically thought about light exposure at night mainly in the context of sleep quality or insomnia. Now, a growing body of research suggests there’s more to it than “sleep hygiene” boost: light in your bedroom at night, even relatively dim or ambient light, may be…
Mental health challenges are a defining experience in many people’s lives. But while the struggle itself is common, not everyone experiences the same recovery trajectory. Some individuals return to their baseline functioning relatively quickly, others endure prolonged difficulties. What accounts for this difference?…
In an era where volatility has become a regular part of investing, many individual investors are revisiting the role of bonds. But not all bonds are created equal, and for portfolios that need a blend of stability, income, and liquidity, short-term bond ETFs are…
Vitamin D has earned a reputation as a “miracle” supplement, it’s linked online to everything from immunity to mood and longevity, it’s one of the most widely taken vitamins in the U.S. Yet when you look at the best scientific evidence available, the story…
Healthcare costs in the United States have drifted far beyond what most households can reasonably absorb. National health spending now runs into the trillions each year, consuming a growing share of the economy and steadily outpacing wage growth. Patients frequently face surprise bills, skyrocketing drug prices,…
