RetireHub Daily — 3/24/24

It is Sunday, March 24th, 2024

Deal of the Day

Hanes Activewear — Up to 53% Off

Hanes has a deal running on both men’s and women’s activewear, with items getting as much as 53% off!

• Hanes Activewear — Up to 53% Off

RETIREHUB POLL

Yesterday’s Poll Results - What measures do you take to support your mental health as you age?

It was a two-horse race between “Regular social interactions” and “Engaging in mentally stimulating activities,” with the latter narrowly winning with 41% of the vote!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Best of the Comments:

• “I do crossword puzzles, play spades and some brain teasers ”

• “I have a part time job that gets me out of the house, make a little bit of money. And I can be with people”

• “We belong to the Elks, Eagles, Moose & the American Legion. It’s a great feeling to help our veterans, special children & people in need ”

We had our artist depict RetireHub members getting into some community involvement!

WHAT WE’RE READING

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

Healthy Eating Habits For A Healthy Mind

The subject of mental health, including stress, anxiety and depression, has entered our homes in record numbers over the past few years. The ups and downs of life exacerbated by a pandemic, wars, ever increasing inflation and a whole list of other issues piled high. So where does that leave us?

The subject of mental health, including stress, anxiety and depression, has entered our homes in record numbers over the past few years. The ups and downs of life exacerbated by a pandemic, wars, ever increasing inflation and a whole list of other issues piled high. So where does that leave us?

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Here's your 2024 Social Security payments schedule

Retirees trying to stick to a budget will want to know when to expect their 2024 Social Security benefits checks each month. However, not everyone gets their checks on the same day – it depends on what day of the month you were born.

Navigating the world of Social Security benefits can feel overwhelming, but understanding when you'll receive your payments in 2024 is a great place to start. Whether you're a long-time beneficiary or newly eligible, this guide will help you mark your calendar with the important dates for your Social Security payments in 2024.

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LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY

Turn off Your TV — By cutting back on television watching, you may improve your health and increase your life expectancy as well. Here are ​a few reasons why:

1) Watching TV excessively makes you inactive and more likely to gain weight.

2) Sitting for prolonged hours can lead to chronic back and neck pain.

3) TV can be stressful, particularly if you are a news junkie.

4) TV prevents quality social interaction and can contribute to anxiety and depression.

5) All of these things can have a negative impact on your health as well as your longevity.

SLANG WORD OF THE DAY

Word: Totes

Definition: Short for totally, completely.

Used in a Sentence: “That skirt totes looks good on you!”

NEWS OF THE DAY

Scientists Discover Potential HIV Cure that Eliminates Disease from Cells Using CRISPR-Cas Gene Editing

A new study has unveiled a likely future cure for HIV which uses molecular scissors to ‘cut out’ HIV DNA from infected cells.

To cut out this virus, the team used CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology—a groundbreaking method that allows for precise alterations to a patient’s genome, for which its inventors won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.

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Jasmin Paris first woman to complete grueling Barkley Marathons race

A British runner has made history by becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's hardest ultramarathons.

Jasmin Paris from Midlothian completed the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee with just one minute 39 seconds to spare of the 60-hour cut off.

Thousands of supporters watched the race on social media as she made her nail-biting finish on Friday.

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