1 What’s fueling the rise in chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease? Shifts in diet and inactivity Poor diet choices, like processed foods high in sugars and unhealthy fats, combined with sedentary habits, disrupt your body’s metabolic processes. This fuels conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Learn more. Reduced physical activity Reduced exposure to sunlight Limited access to whole foods 2 If you prefer a natural alternative to aspirin, what can you use? Ginger root, which mimics aspirin’s effects Willow bark, which converts into aspirin’s active ingredient Willow bark contains a compound that your body transforms into the…
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Having led a nonprofit dedicated to sending sanitary pads to areas facing scarcity, I’ve personally navigated the challenges of managing shipments and ensuring each parcel reaches its destination with the right information.
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Odds that the U.S. would plunge into recession in 2025 dipped below 50% on decentralized prediction market Polymarket after the U.S. announced a trade deal with China on Sunday. What Happened: Bets in favor of a betting contract titled “US recession in 2025?” dropped from 52% to 49% over the last 24 hours on the Polygon POL/USD-based platform. As of this writing, bookmakers have wagered over $5 million on the bet. The outcome resolves to “Yes” if the economy experiences another quarter of negative growth or if the National Bureau of Economic Research declares a recession before January 1, 2026.…
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Can you gift mutual funds in India? Discover the legal ways, tax rules, and the best method to gift mutual fund units to your family or friends with ease. In Indian families, gifting is often a heartfelt tradition. But today, beyond gold or gadgets, people are also looking to gift financial assets, like mutual funds, to their loved ones. A natural question arises—can mutual funds be gifted in India, and if so, what’s the proper way to do it? Let’s walk through the legal, procedural, and tax-related aspects of gifting mutual funds, based on guidelines from AMFI, SEBI, and IT…
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Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6. Republicans are facing internal divisions over Medicaid as they work to enact President Trump’s domestic policy agenda. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Republican divisions over changes to Medicaid — the federal health care program for poor, elderly and disabled Americans — are becoming the chief hurdle to getting President Trump’s major tax, immigration and energy agenda through Congress. GOP lawmakers who represent swing districts insist they will not vote for any…
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Image source: Unsplash When it comes to aging and the costs associated with elderly care, far too many people assume the government has it all figured out. From TV ads to casual conversations, there’s a belief that programs like Medicare and Medicaid will swoop in and handle the biggest financial burdens. But these assumptions are often dangerously wrong. Misunderstanding what’s covered and what isn’t can leave families blindsided by five-figure bills, denied benefits, or legal complications. It’s time to break down the eight most common and outrageous myths about government help for elder care and reveal the hard truths everyone…
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TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), has announced the launch of several new HR products and enhancements aimed at helping entrepreneurs manage the complexities of an evolving business environment. The announcement was made on May 8, 2025. The new solutions are designed to address the growing challenges SMBs face, including economic uncertainty, workforce changes, and disruption driven by artificial intelligence. According to TriNet, these enhancements are intended to give businesses greater control, clarity, and efficiency in their HR operations. “Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to delivering innovative HR solutions that empower…
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Participants wear “Taiwan for WHA” T-shirts and hold banners, calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in the World Health Assembly. To support Taiwan’s bid to participate in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), the Taiwan Association Inc. Philippines (TAP) organized a public awareness run on the morning of May 11 in Makati City. Over a hundred overseas Taiwanese, led by Taiwan Ambassador to the Philippines Wallace Minn-Gan Chow and his wife, along with Deputy Representatives Michael Lee and Dustin Yang, gathered at Ayala Triangle Gardens to join the event titled “Run Together: Taiwan for WHA.” The activity took place in conjunction with…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Dear Mompreneur, How are you? We’re almost halfway through the year, summer is knocking on the door and I don’t know about y’all’s kids, but mine seem to be fighting a different bug every week — so I wanted to check in on my mompreneurs this Mother’s Day. Have you ever Googled the definition of entrepreneurship? I did it recently, and according to Google, it is “the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.” At least they put the word ‘hope’ in…
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After a physical illness, emotional aftershocks are more common than most people realize. Mood swings, irritability and even social withdrawal often surface without warning — and they don’t always go away when the fever breaks or the rash fades. These shifts are frequently dismissed as psychological or stress-related, but there’s more going on under the surface. Emerging science is redefining how we understand these post-illness changes. Rather than being side effects of recovery, they appear to be part of a complex feedback loop between your immune system and your brain. It’s not just about fighting infection. Your body is sending…