A new study has shown that high intensity exercise improves memory in seniors. Getty High-intensity treadmill workouts may not immediately spring to mind when considering a suitable exercise regimen for seniors. But, according to a new study, these workouts can significantly boost memory function by up to 30%. Researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada
What is “real estate,” really? Most people might say it’s the land and/or structures appurtenant to it. I agree with that (I should; I came up with it) but I think owners should also consider what is referred to as the “bundle of rights” theory. This is where all the rubber hits the road: People
UAW President Gary Jones will take a leave of absence effective Sunday after a vote by the union’s executive board. “The UAW is fighting tooth and nail to ensure our members have a brighter future. I do not want anything to distract from the mission. I want to do what’s best for the members of
Chipotle restaurant workers fill orders for customers in Miami. Getty Images The stronger-than-expected October jobs report and big revisions to prior months shows that the labor market is resilient and that should encourage the Fed to stay on the sidelines. The economy added 128,000 jobs in October, despite the negative impact of 42,000 striking General
The reporter’s kitchen in November 2017, shortly after she and her husband closed on their first home. Darla Mercado If you think bringing your garish 1960s-era kitchen up to date is just a matter of new paint and appliances, think again. Home renovations modernize your dwelling, potentially make it more energy-efficient and may enhance its
By Alexandra Kathryn Mosca, Next Avenue Contributor Getty From the time I could first hold a pen, it was my dream to make a living from the written word. As a child, I was awed by the power of books and the worlds they opened. My career path, however, took a very different turn — until
The 75-foot indoor lap pool will open to an outdoor terrace complete with lounge, dining and … [+] sun-bathing areas, all with the backdrop of the Chicago Tribune sign. Tribune Tower Residences rendering Tribune Tower, a historic Chicago structure with global significance, is undergoing a major renovation that will transform it into luxury condominiums. The
Farmer walks through his soy fields in Harvard, Illinois. Nova Safo | AFP | Getty Images Farm bankruptcies in September surged 24% amid a perfect storm created by President Donald Trump’s trade war with China and Europe, slumping commodity prices, and a year of unfavorable weather. This August, the USDA reported that more than 19.4
(This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.) Investors lately have been heeding that classic bit of advice for writers: “Kill your darlings.” Rather than a writer deleting his most cherished but overwrought passages, investors are ditching some of the
Many people don’t worry about retirement until a looming number acts as a lightbulb. In 2017, Wendy Mays was in her mid-40s and at the tail end of adopting several young children. “I was very scared,” said Mays, a former criminal defense attorney in San Diego who has a podcast on financial independence for families.
Mature couple doing family finances at home. Senior couple discussing home economics sitting at … [+] table. Happy couple sitting at home planning household financials. Getty I recently illustrated the dangers of trusting the Dividend Aristocrats to take care of your retirement needs. Their average yield of 2.4% is a fraction of what you’ll need
When faxes first came in I was still working primarily as an agent, and they seemed like magic. A … [+] document which, in the past, would have been mailed or hand-delivered was suddenly available almost instantaneously. What could be better? Getty The fax machine transformed our business. At first, I thought that was great.
Google hired David Feinberg from Geisinger Health, a system of hospitals based in Pennsylvania, toward the end of 2018 and put him in charge of a newly created division called Google Health. But the company has remained quiet about the division’s scope and goals. Now he’s beginning to talk publicly about his plans, and appeared
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 9, 2017. Nicholas Asfouri | AFP | Getty Images (This story is part of the Weekend Brief edition of the Evening Brief newsletter. To sign up for CNBC’s Evening Brief, click here.) After nearly
Matt Bonner #15 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts against the Miami Heat during Game Five of the 2014 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 15, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Andy Lyons | Getty Images SAN ANTONIO – Retired San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner didn’t do any research when he and
A Delta Air Lines jet taxis beyond parked Southwest Airlines planes at McCarran International Airport September 12, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller| Getty Images Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: Citi initiated Delta Airlines & United Airlines as ‘buy’ Citi initiated several airline stocks and said it liked Delta’s
When it comes to renovating your home, the last thing you want is surprises. So before you start swinging a hammer, it’s important to take steps that can help you avoid costly blunders, according to Drew and Jonathan Scott, the stars of HGTV’s “Property Brothers.” “[The] No. 1 common mistake that so many people make
A forensic review of the endangered mine workers pension should be undertaken immediately. Workers and retirees deserve answers and once the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation takes over the plan, it will be too late. The bankruptcy of Murray Energy, America’s largest private coal mining company has coal workers “nervous and scared” for their pensions,
Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin The senator pledged not to raise taxes on the middle class. Sean Rayford/Getty Images This is a developing story. Topline: Responding to pressure from critics and Democratic rivals, Senator Elizabeth Warren outlined her plan to fund “Medicare For All” without raising taxes on the middle class,
Real estate developer Donald Trump in his office at Trump Towers in Manhattan on April 4, 1985. … [+] President Trump said he will make South Florida his home due to high taxes and escalating cost of living in the city. He’s not alone. J. Michael Dombroski/Newsday RM via Getty Images Governor Andrew Cuomo says