RetireHub Daily — 2/29/24

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RetireHub Daily

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It is Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

Happy Leap Day!

On This Day In History — On this day in 2004, The Return of the King — the last installment in the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings — received 11 Academy Awards, tying the record held by Ben-Hur (1959) and Titanic (1997).

Deal of the Day

RetireHub Poll

How do you prefer to spend your weekends?

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Yesterday’s Poll Results — If you could visit any place in the world for a dream vacation, where would it be?

In a tight race, Maui edged out Rome with just over 35% of the vote!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Best of the Comments:

  • “Alaska for its rich cultures, deep and colorful history, and some of nature's most astounding wonders to be discovered. Alaska offers the best of land and sea. ”

  • “The Great Wall of China.”

  • “New Zealand. Where they filmed Lord of the Rings.”

We had our artist depict a RetireHub members hanging out in Hawaii!

What We’re Reading

L’Agent Double, by Kit Sergeant

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Overview: As World War I rages across Europe, three very different women — a nurse, a pilot, and a dancer — must navigate the shadowy world of espionage. But which one of them will have to make the ultimate sacrifice? An absorbing historical novel!

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Senior Living News

10 Factors Influencing Emotional Eating

Emotional eating, the act of consuming food in response to emotional triggers rather than physical hunger, is influenced by various psychological factors. Understanding these factors is crucial for unraveling the complex relationship between emotions and eating behavior.

Emotional eating usually develops gradually, influenced by a variety of emotional and psychological factors. It often begins as a seemingly innocent response to occasional emotional discomfort or stress. At first, it may provide a temporary sense of relief or distraction from negative emotions. For instance, after a particularly challenging day at work, indulging in a sweet treat may offer a brief escape and create a sense of comfort.

Best Way To Save for Retirement in 2024

While saving enough money to get you through all your post-work years may seem daunting, a little goes a long way. Starting young, and focusing on putting away 10% or more of your income each year, can allow your savings to earn compounded interest and help you achieve those 9-to-5-free dreams.

While there is no single best way to save for retirement, putting in some time to identify your specific goals and learn about all the investment tools that exist to help you surpass those goals is the first step in the right direction.

Longevity Tip Of The Day

Microdose gratitude — Never been able to make a gratitude practice stick? Psychologist David DeSteno, Ph.D. reminds us that it's not necessary to set aside designated time to express what you're grateful for. Simply incorporating gratitude into your daily rhythm is enough to reap the profound benefits of this much-studied emotion.

To start, try writing three things your thankful for in the morning.

Slang Word Of The Day

Word: Dope  

Definition: Cool or awesome.

Used in a Sentence: “Those shoes look dope on you.”

News of the Day

Man in remission from blood cancer and HIV after remarkable treatment

  • Doctors say a man in California who contracted blood cancer while living with HIV is in remission from both potentially fatal illnesses thanks to a treatment they are hailing as remarkable and encouraging.

  • Paul Edmonds is only the fifth-known person in the world confirmed to be in remission for both acute myelogenous leukemia and HIV, according to a recent news release from City of Hope, the national cancer institute that provided his medical care.

Tata Institute doctors claim new drug prevents cancer recurrence

  • Doctors and researchers at Tata Institute in Mumbai have developed a treatment, claiming that it could prevent cancer from occurring again.

  • This innovative tablet, which results from extensive research and testing over a decade, is believed to not only prevent cancer recurrence but also reduce side effects associated with treatments like radiation and chemotherapy by 50%. The results are from trials conducted on mice, which share a significant portion of their genes with humans.

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