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A new study seeks to answer a long-standing question: which has a greater influence on longevity: genetics or lifestyle? Bradley Elliott explains.As people who study aging often say, the best thing you can do to extend your life is to choose good parents.After all, it has long been recognized that people who live longer tend to have longer-lived parents and grandparents, suggesting that genetics influences longevity.However, complicating the situation is that lifestyle, especially the sum of diet and exercise, is also known to have a significant impact on health and longevity in later life. How lifestyle and genetics play a…
Preview all adoptable pets at www.spcaflorida.org. To meet and adopt a pet at SPCA Florida, stop by our adoption center Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Before adoption, all pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines, and given one month of flea and heartworm vaccinations. If you have any questions, please contact the SPCA Florida Adoption Center at 863-577-4615 or Adopt@spcaflorida.org.rodneyBreed: German Shepherd and Siberian Husky mix – Tan/WhiteGender: MaleWeight: 66 poundsAge: 3 years oldIsolation start date: October 12thAdoption fee: $150Meet Rodney, a goofy…
Ratings agency Moody’s late last month gave Israel’s rating “a step or two too far” and was “very conservative,” senior officials from the Ministry of Finance’s General Accounting Department told The Jerusalem Post.”We respect Moody’s and the government should listen carefully and address relevant comments. However, it is our professional position that, at least for now, Moody’s has gone too far.” both said.The downgrade resulted in Israel being downgraded two notches from A2 to Baa1 (the lowest score in the country’s history), and the rating outlook remained negative. “A big part of what a credit rating is meant to…
The presidential candidates, along with their running mates, are scheduled to address voters in key battleground states on Sunday as the White House race enters its final stages. Here’s where they are: Vice President Kamala Harris speaks Sunday morning at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, before attending a voter mobilization event called Souls to the Polls. Later in the day, MSNBC will air an interview between Al Sharpton and the vice president. Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will start the day with a church service in Saginaw, Michigan, before speaking at campaign receptions in Boston…
A new report from Berkshire Hathaway has named Iceland the safest country to travel to in 2025. The photo is of Gosafoss waterfall.getty From war to terrorism to civil war, the world faces turmoil on many fronts. In May 2024, the U.S. State Department issued a worldwide alert warning travelers about the increased risk of terrorism, protests, and violence. But despite these challenges, global travel is booming. International travel in 2024 is already up 11% compared to 2023 and could be on track to surpass pre-pandemic levels, according to a report from the United Nations World Tourism Organization last month.…
Feeling the breeze on your face as you head off into the distance is refreshing and good for your health. It releases feel-good endorphins, strengthens muscles and increases blood circulation. Ultrarunner Ned Brockman didn’t just run for his own benefit. He ran 1,000 miles for charity in what is now called “Ned’s Disgusting Challenge.” Here are the details of what this amazing athlete accomplished. Charity challenge Mezzotint / Shutterstock Ned Brockman is a 25-year-old young electrical engineer from New South Wales, Australia who has turned into an extreme ultrarunner. He decided to run 1,000 miles, or 1,609.3km, around a single…
NAACP hosts political town hall Thursday The event aims to encourage people of color in Milwaukee to vote. Updated: October 20, 2024 9:10am CDT Welcome back, everyone. The goal is to ensure that people heading to the polls are properly educated. So, we have the Milwaukee NAACP branch, and this organization hosts political forums. We’re joined this morning by Major Ricky Townville. He is a veteran and will make sure we are respected for the title. He is also the Chairman of the Political Action Committee of the Milwaukee NAACP Chapter. good morning. how are you? good morning. Thanks for…
The travel agency industry has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, driven by a variety of factors. That’s because travelers are newly recognizing the value of advisors, consumers are splurging on travel, and prices are generally rising, increasing the number of sales and commissions. And as growth forecasts continue to rise, technology companies are also attracting attention.The number of technology companies developing specialized software for travel agents and advisors has mushroomed in recent years. This spurred Host Agency Reviews, a site known for listings and reviews of agency networks such as hosts and franchisors, to create a profile category specifically…
Jocho-16 / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to delivering unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services. Our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. Learn more about our editorial guidelines and how we review products and services. 20 yearsHelping you live a richer life trusted millions of readers For many people, vacation is a time to feel good and be comfortable. But not for you. Since you’re a hiker, you’ll be ready to hit the trail as soon as you send your away message. But finding…
Listen to Opening Bid and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts.Rather than rage against machines, serial entrepreneur Adam Dell encourages people to embrace AI in their financial planning.”[It’s]going to permeate every aspect of our economy,” Domain Money’s CEO told Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on Yahoo Finance’s Opening Bid Podcast (video above, listen below) please). “These tools are very powerful.”The financial services industry is already beginning to reap the benefits that AI has to offer.According to research from Ernst & Young, 99% of financial services leaders use some form of AI, and 77%…