Archive for December 2017
Innovation Around the World
Digital music service Spotify and the popular electronic games Minecraft and Candy Crush Saga all originated in Sweden. The country is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies…
Read MoreCultural Influences From Abroad
They say variety is the spice of life. A variety of cultural experiences may even contribute to a longer life and cognitive sharpness. A new study links cultural activities, including…
Read MorePrescription Drug Trends
A gene therapy treatment recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use against leukemia is priced at $475,000 for a one-time treatment.1 While it’s exciting that new treatments,…
Read MoreTrends in Nursing Homes: Cultural Fit
If you or a loved one needs nursing home care, wouldn’t it be nice to live in one that triggered fond memories and felt like coming home? A new trend…
Read MoreTravel Tips
Anthony Melchiorri, the host of the Travel Channel show “Hotel Impossible,” says he prefers to stay in a roadside motel over a luxury hotel – as long as it has…
Read MoreWhat Downgraded Health Could Mean for Next Generation of Retirees
Lifespans today are longer than they used to be, which means you may need more savings to last throughout retirement. While holding a job is certainly one solution for providing…
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