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Anxiety Is Now Tied to Dementia: Here’s How Much It Increases the Risk

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 The good news is that treating anxiety — chronic and new-onset — might help reduce dementia risk. fizkes / Shutterstock.com

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S. About 19% of American adults have an anxiety disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health. About 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer’s dementia and, barring any medical breakthroughs, that number could reach 13.8 million by 2060. These statements are more connected than you may have…

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3 European Cities That Are Ideal for Car-Free Living

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 Ditch the cost of owning a car in these cities and find more affordable ways to get around. Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com

For many people considering a retirement in Europe, one of the things they look forward to is the option to go car-free. It makes sense for a number of reasons. One, depending on the make, model, and age of your vehicle, importing it from North America to Europe can cost upwards of $20,000. Not only that, but it can take over a year, due to differing emission and operational standards. Two…

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The Best — and Worst — Times of Day to Mow Your Lawn

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 Do you know when to mow your lawn — and how short to trim it? BaLL LunLa / Shutterstock.com

Just like some of us prefer that first cup of coffee in the morning and others thrive in the quiet of the night, your grass too has its best time for a trim. Spoiler alert: If your grass could talk, it would probably tell you that midmorning, between 8 and 10 a.m., is the sweet spot for mowing. But it’s not just about when to mow, it’s also about when not to mow (keep the lawn mower away from…

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Give Your Phone a Free No-Frills International Data Plan — With a Catch

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 You can travel to more than a hundred countries with free data thanks to this app. Peera_stockfoto / Shutterstock.com

Going abroad shouldn’t mean losing touch with your loved ones back home — and it certainly shouldn’t mean you have to saddle yourself with pricey roaming fees. Mobile service company Firsty seems to agree, saying on their site, “If you ask us, mobile connectivity is a basic human right.” That’s why they’ve created an app that offers users a way to avoid roaming charges by providing unlimited…

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7 Ways Anyone Can Easily Make Cheap Summer Produce Last All Year

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 Peak ripeness plus rock-bottom prices equals year-round savings with these simple food preservation tactics. (Fun fact: You can dehydrate produce in an air fryer.) Shift Drive / Shutterstock.com

Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links on our site, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Summer is the time of year when you have to lock your car to keep desperate gardeners from leaving excess zucchini in the back seat. But squash isn’t the only thing producing abundantly at this time of year. It’s peak season…

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Kamala Harris’ Team Talks Crypto With Mark Cuban: What Does It Mean for You?

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 The presidential candidate may be taking notes from the billionaire investor on how to approach the crypto market. Maverick Pictures / Shutterstock.com

Now that Vice President Kamala Harris has started her own presidential campaign, she seems to be making moves in a space that lacks trust in Democrats: cryptocurrency. “Shark Tank” star and bitcoin supporter Mark Cuban recently told Decrypt that Harris’ team contacted him to discuss crypto policy. According to Decrypt, Cuban said he doesn’t know if Harris or her team has reached out to any other…

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