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Independent living vs. assisted living: What's the difference? U.S. News & World Report: Marie Grosh, assistant professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, said assisted living memory-care units often include secured environments and higher staff-to-resident ratios to support residents…

I tracked my sleep, stress and fitness for 90 days to improve my longevity. Here’s what happenedCNN: Bryn Mota, senior director of University Fitness Centers, emphasized using wearable data to guide sustainable fitness and recovery habits, rather than obsessing over daily numbers.

Impulse buying is up despite financial crunch. Here's whyUSA Today: Sining Wang, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said impulse buying persists despite tighter budgets because stress, emotional reward and frictionless online shopping push consumers toward immediate…

Teaching poetry in the age of AIThe Nation: Lindsay Turner, associate professor of English at the College of Arts and Sciences, argued poetry’s value in the AI age lies in its connection to real human presence. She emphasized how readers seek emotional and personal traces of another person through…

With Spirit gone, South Florida lost an airline hub. Cleveland knows the pain. Marketplace, NPR: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Cleveland losing its airline hub after the United-Continental merger hurt civic pride and reduced direct flights, though increased…

How Northeast Ohio’s polymer industry is confronting backlash on plasticcleveland.com: Changyong “Chase” Cao, assistant professor, and Gary Wnek, the Joseph F. Toot Jr. Professor of Engineering, both at Case School of Engineering, discussed their USDA-funded project to develop biodegradable plastic…

Why your shower gets dirty so fast (and how to slow it down)Martha Stewart: Shanina Knighton, research associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, said showers harbor bacteria, mold and biofilm long before grime becomes visible. She explained pink residue is often bacteria, not…

I’m 57 and I want to retire at 60. I have two pensions that’ll pay $7.5K a month and a $400K 401(k). I’m considering a Roth conversion—smart move? MarketWatch: Mary Sasmaz, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, said Roth conversions hinge largely on comparing current and future…

Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in CongressNPR: Atiba Ellis, the Morris G. Shanker Professor of Law and the associate dean for enrichment and engagement at the School of Law, warned that the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision dismantling the Voting Rights…

Most employee performance problems aren't what you thinkSmart Business: Megan Holmes, professor of social work and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, provided tips for business owners and managers in a guest…