Structured programs slow decline: A landmark JAMA study of the U.S. POINTER trial found that older adults in goal-oriented, team-based lifestyle interventions improved cognitive function to match people one to two years younger, outperforming self-guided advice — learn what drove their success.
Ice cream allergy recall: Tropicale Foods has recalled 14 La Michoacana and Helados Mexico snacks after an audit revealed undeclared milk that could trigger severe reactions — find out which products are affected.
Turning 70? Apply for Benefits: You can submit your Social Security application up to four months before your 70th birthday to have benefits begin in September (with your first check arriving in October) — find out when to file.
The 0.01% spending rule: This simple net worth–based one-ten-thousandth rule shows how much you can splurge daily without jeopardizing your future wealth — find out how it works.
Maxing out fiber: This TikTok-born trend piles chia seeds, oats and veggies well beyond the standard 25–38 g daily goal, promising gut harmony but carrying its own risks— find out what to consider.
Other national stories this week
- Dietitian’s 7-day Mediterranean plan boosts energy
- Shyness could actually hide social anxiety
- Researchers pinpoint zombie cells driving long-COVID symptoms
- Calif. housing market defies national trends
- Chrysler recalls 121,398 Jeep Grand Cherokees
