Most Americans (82%) find one extra hour of sleep at night somewhat or extremely valuable. According to a new study, fragmented sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. These findings could potentially help doctors identify patients at risk of developing the disease. The research was done at Washington University School of Medicine in…
Report Finds ‘Access Code’ Bundles Contributing to Increasing Textbook Costs
College textbooks are generally assigned by the professor of any given course. But despite the growing online market for discounted textbooks, the average cost of textbooks has risen four times faster than the inflation rate over the past decade. This continuously increasing cost has caused 65% of college students to choose not to buy required…
Americans Are Spending More Time Indoors, Less Time Consuming Energy
It may be better for the environment to spend more time indoors. According to recent findings published in the journal Joule, Americans are spending a great amount of time indoors and are saving energy in the process. In the study, lead authors Ashok Sekar from the University of Texas at Austin and Eric Williams from…
How Social Media Can Impact Your Ability to Get a Job
Social media is a tricky platform. You may think that anything you put up there is for your eyes only. However, anything you put out on the internet is fair game to literally anyone who is looking for it. Whether it’s someone you like, a family member, or a prospective employer, nothing is private online….
Sledding Indiana High School Student Died From Car Collision
A high school student in Newburgh, Indiana died after being hit by a car while sledding Saturday night when she slid onto the road. The responding officers pronounced Davis Collier, 16, dead when they arrived at the scene at 10:00 p.m. that night, according to Indy Star. The driver in this incident was Galina Witte,…
Asthma Treatments Now Cost U.S. More Than $80 Billion
Asthma affects 18.4 million Americans over the age of 18 and 6.2 million children under the age of 16. And according to IFL Science, asthma doesn’t just cause problems for individuals; it also costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars. The likelihood that allergic rhinitis or asthma will spontaneously go away is approximately 1% per year. …
IRS Comments on Buzz About Trump’s 2016 Tax Return
The public is roaring about President Donald Trump’s 2016 tax return. The Washington Post reports on the issue, telling us that Trump’s tax return for 2016 was just filed in October. All of the fuss is coming from the Republican Tax overhaul passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate in mid-December. The New…
Buying a New Home? Be Careful Of ‘Greenwashing’
You’re searching for a new home and you think you’ve come upon your ideal place. It’s the perfect size, has plenty of natural light, and you can picture all of your furniture perfectly adorning each room. Better yet, it is completely environmentally friendly. But is it actually? In today’s eco-focused housing market, professionals are warning…
EU Plans to Take Steps Toward Combating the Plastics Problem
Plastic waste is a huge issue all around the world, and the EU is stepping up to take charge. According to The Guardian, Brussels has launched a strategy to change the minds of Europeans regarding recycling. It’s also being done to cut back on tax damaging behavior and to modernize plastics production. Frans Timmermans, the…
Oklahoma Drunk Driving Law Declared Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a new drunk driving law based on the fact that the law didn’t stick to one thing. The 41-page law was ruled unconstitutional because it violated the single-subject rule. A majority of justices agreed. Additionally, those justices specifically found the section of the law that allowed the seizure and…