The number of people living with dementia worldwide is projected to triple over the next 30 years. Dementia refers to conditions that cause severe decline in mental ability. The physical changes in the brain…
Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American dream — but for many, realizing that dream is prohibitively expensive. Today, the typical American home has a price tag of nearly a quarter of a million…
A good television broadcaster is both fair and honest. A great one is also endearing. Of all the journalists and reporters that deliver us news, only a choice few earn the adoration of their…
Joblessness in the United States recently hit its lowest point since the 1960s; the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high last year; and America is now home to at least twice as…
Americans entering the workforce can have a number of different reasons for pursuing one career over another. Some look for an occupation that allows them to utilize their natural gifts, while others follow their…
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the U.S. government spent $4.0 trillion in 2017. While the budget’s largest portions go toward benefit programs like Social Security and Medicaid, hundreds of billions of federal dollars…
Have you ever wondered if you lived in a town whose name no one could ever get wrong because no other city has the same name? The chances of that are fairly good, considering…
While Americans may think traffic in the U.S. is bad, only two U.S. cities are among the 25 worst in the world for traffic. The average American loses 97 hours a year to traffic…
Large gaps in health persist not just across the country, but within every state. County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, in its 2019 annual report released March 19, demonstrates how health outcomes such as life…
The level of education required to become a doctor in the United States necessitates an investment of both time and money. After 8 years of undergraduate and postgraduate studies, 75% of medical school graduates…
The rising cost of a college education is one of the biggest challenges many young Americans face today. The College Board reported that between 1988 and 2018, the average cost of tuition at a…
“Tornado Alley” is the nickname given to the south-central region of the United States, where tornadoes tend to form at high frequency. Tornado Alley is not to be confused with Dixie Alley, which comprises…
We take for granted the ability to drink fresh, clean water when we turn on the tap. But that was not the reality 150 years ago, and sadly it is still not the reality…
For a country the size of the United States, it’s not surprising that some towns, both big and small, share the same name. About a third of all cities, towns, villages, and census-designated places…
From its humble beginning as a collection of state militias, the United States military has grown into the world’s foremost fighting force. Over its nearly two-and-a-half-century history, the U.S. military has evolved into a…
