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Oblivious Investor -- If you've read much about retirement planning, you've probably encountered the "4% rule" - the idea that, if you spend 4% of your portfolio balance in the first year of retirement, then adjust that level of spending upward each year in keeping with inflation,...

U.S. News -- With exercise, John Cullen was able to slow and even reverse the progression of his Parkinson's symptoms.

Life -- Phys.org - For the first time, scientists have come up with a precise atomic level explanation for why glulisine- a commonly used medication to treat diabetes- is faster acting than insulin.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Learn more about improving all five elements of wellbeing -- career, social, financial, physical and community -- to make big strides toward a life well-lived.

Life -- ESA-Hubble POW - Located in the constellation of Virgo (The Virgin), around 50 million light-years from Earth, NGC 4535 is truly a stunning sight to behold. Despite the incredible quality of this image, taken from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope,...

Tech -- Mashable - Seniors over 65 can now receive the COVID vaccine in many states, but navigating sites to actually sign up for a vaccination appointment can be challenging for the less tech savvy.

At least 10.6 million people in the United States have received...

Infosec -- Security Affairs - President Joe Biden can't bring his Peloton exercise equipment to the White House due to security reasons.



According to a Popular Mechanics report, President Joe Biden is going to move to the White House and likely he will have to...

U.S. News -- Vice President Mike Pence is coming to West Virginia to attend a public celebration for the late Air Force Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager.

U.S. News -- A cup of java may not be a bad idea for men's...

U.S. News -- Workers with an older retirement age get smaller Social Security payments throughout retirement.

Media -- USATODAY - News Top Stories - Knowing a thing or two about Social Security and when is best to claim benefits could improve your chances of having the retirement you desire.

Web Marketing -- Quick Sprout - Executing a successful event from start to finish doesn't have to be a distant dream once you discover event management software.

What makes event management software so special? With one, you can successfully market your events, process...

Think -- Big Think - The machine-learning algorithm works by analyzing the online behavior of visitors to the Northwell Health website and comparing that data to future COVID-19 hospitalizations.The tool, which uses anonymized data, has so far predicted hospitalizations...

Think -- Big Think - Cancer cells go into a state similar to hibernation when attacked by chemotherapy.The low-energy state is similar to diapause - the embryonic survival strategy of over a 100 species of mammals. Researchers hope to use these findings to develop...

Life -- Neuroscience News - People diagnosed with schizophrenia have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, researchers report. The reason could be due to alterations in the brain's dopamine system cause as a result of dopamine receptor...

Life -- WebMD - Can multiple sclerosis affect how long you live? Does the type you have make a difference? Learn more about life expectancy with this condition.

Life -- EurekAlert - Researchers find that CRY-1, a regulator of circadian rhythms, promotes tumor progression by altering DNA repair.

Life -- EurekAlert - An innovative new study is set to examine if changing our mealtimes to earlier or later in the day could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Black workers in the U.S. are significantly less likely than White workers to say they see leaders or other workers of their same race at their workplaces.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Before the global pandemic, results from the latest Cookpad and Gallup study of home cooking trends show more people were cooking at home.

Life -- Gallup Headlines - Across 60 countries and areas surveyed during the last year of Donald Trump's presidency, median approval of U.S. leadership stands at 22%.

Life -- Neuroscience News - A newly engineered compound prevents damage to myelin and nerve fibers by stimulating a protective response in cells that produce and maintain myelin. The compound has positive implications for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.

Life -- Neuroscience News - While 40% of people with primary progressive aphasia have underlying Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests they may not develop the memory problems associated with Alzheimer's.

Life -- WebMD - Lung cancer and its treatment can affect your appetite and how your body uses nutrients. Some people take supplements and vitamins to get the nutrients they need. Certain supplements are safe, but always check with your doctor before taking one.

Life -- Neuroscience News - Close adherence to the MIND and Mediterranean diets delayed the onset of Parkinson's disease by up to 17.4 years in women, and 8.4 years in men.

Life -- WebMD - A lung cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling overwhelmed. But you're far from alone. Whether you're looking for inspiration or info on cancer research, there's a blog you can turn to. Here are some tips on how to find the best one for you.

Life -- Psychology Today - The winter blues can sap our energy and leave us feeling tired, hopeless, and foggy, but light may be the key to keeping the blues at bay.

Life -- Reader's Digest - Update, January 14, 2021: Sadly, on January 13, 2021, Siegfried Fischbacher passed away at the age of 81. According to his publicist Dave Kirwin, the cause was pancreatic cancer.

Life -- EurekAlert - DNA from various oral bacterial pathogens has been found in tumors from esophageal cancer patients. Researchers led by Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) examined bacterial pathogens in plaque and saliva from esophageal cancer patients,...

Life -- Gallup Headlines - New research from Franklin Templeton and Gallup explores how personality traits relate to adherence to public health guidelines, acceptance of vaccination and confidence in going out in public.

Life -- EurekAlert - Researchers in South Korea have developed a phototherapy technology that can significantly increase efficiency while reducing the pain of chemotherapy and minimizing side effects after treatment. The research team has developed a cancer-targeted...

Life -- Psychology Today - The good news is that cancers of all types are no longer a death sentence. Healthy relationships can make a big difference in what that survival looks like.

Life -- Reader's Digest - Your iPhone is jam-packed with features that make your life easier. Steve Jobs planned it that way by emphasizing "rationality and functionality" from the very beginning, according to Smithsonian Magazine. But its cool features go far...

Life -- EurekAlert - Excess mucus in the lungs can be fatal for asthma patients, but scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have broken up those secretions at the molecular level and reversed their often deadly impacts.

Life -- EurekAlert - In three recent publications in Molecular Psychiatry, Brain and JAMA Neurology researchers from the University of Gothenburg provide convincing evidence that an in-house developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease can detect the disease...

Life -- EurekAlert - A description of how ovarian cancer cells adapt to survive and proliferate in the peritoneal cavity has been detailed by a new study. It shows structures inside the cells change as the disease progresses, to help the cells grow in an otherwise...

Life -- EurekAlert - The ability of our skin to protect us from chemicals is something we inherit. Some people are less well-protected which could imply an increased risk of being afflicted by skin disease or cancer. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in...

Life -- Neuroscience News - Hydrogen sulfide, a gas that smells like rotten eggs, appears to help protect brain cells against Alzheimer's disease in mouse models.

Life -- WebMD - People using these medications for diabetes are at risk of a potentially fatal complication called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), and it now appears that risk increases even more if they become sick with COVID-19

Life -- WebMD - Doctors and people living with breast cancer recommend the best blogs to read, from personal stories to practical content.

Life -- WebMD - Books are a great way to understand a new diagnosis, like breast cancer. We spoke to people who have it and doctors who treat it to find out what books they would recommend.

Life -- Reader's Digest - There truly is an app for everything. That's a fact avid iPhone users know all too well-especially when they look down at their phones and realize they have more apps than they ever wanted or needed. Ready to get rid of a few on yours?...

Life -- Lifehack - There are several ways food can impact your brain functions, such as memory, concentration, and alertness. This makes eating healthy brain foods essential to improving your concentration and maintaining mental well-being.

Life -- Reader's Digest - Windows hotkeys-when you press two or more keys at once to tell your computer to do something specific-are your, well, key to saving time when you're at your computer. Once you have them memorized, you'll find that this process is faster...

Life -- Reader's Digest - Are you using Apple privacy settings on your iPhone? If not, you may want to reconsider just how much personal information can be exposed. Arbitrary details, such as where you shop, where you work or how you get around town may seem...

Life -- Stat - Intarcia Therapeutics, a one-time biotech unicorn that has been unable to secure approval for a diabetes implant, has lost the support of a major Chinese investor and is being forced to auction lab equipment for the cash it needs to remain in business.

China-based...

Life -- Phys.org - Researchers at Tampere University, Finland, have published new results in collaboration with an international research network that help to understand the biological phenomena mediated by cell membrane integrin receptors and contribute to the...

Tech -- BGR - The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine continues to be a bit bumpy in the US, bogged down by everything from states having complex recipient tiers to follow, to supply limits.

President-elect Joe Biden delivered remarks on Friday that laid out his...

Tech -- BGR - A negative COVID-19 test is by no means a 100% guarantee that you don't have the coronavirus.

A false negative can happen when someone gets tested immediately after infection.

Ignoring common coronavirus safety guidelines can also lead to an infection...

Tech -- The Verge - Millions of people in the US started buying face masks in 2020, and companies, unsurprisingly, rushed to take advantage of the surge of demand for a new product. At CES 2021, the gadget-ification...