Dealing with Dementia
A new study revealed an early warning sign of dementia in older folks: sleep disturbances. The study, published in the Neurology jounral, “older adults with sleep-related daytime dysfunction are at increased risk” of developing MCR, or motor cognitive risk syndrome (associated with dementia). However, Dr. Tara Spires-Jones, a professor of neurodegeneration, told CNN Health that...Continue reading→
A Life of Service and Storytelling: Remembering Sister Mary Bridget Haase, OSU
Sister Mary Bridget Haase, OSU, a devoted Ursuline Sister, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024, in Waterville, Maine, at the age of 82. Her life was a testament to service, faith, and the power of storytelling, touching countless lives across the globe. Born on June 30, 1942, in New Orleans, Sister Bridget entered the...Continue reading→
Celebrating Holiness and Pope Francis’ Call to Honor Local Saints
In an initiative that resonates with the universality of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has called for a global celebration of local saints, blesseds, venerables, and servants of God. Starting in the Holy Year 2025, dioceses worldwide will dedicate November 9 each year to honoring the holy men and women who have shaped the faith...Continue reading→
Invasion of the Bottle Snatchers
A new study shows evidence of a large number of nanoplastics in bottled water. According to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, nanoplastics are smaller and potentially more toxic than microplastics. The discovery of nanoplastics in water is “orders of magnitude more than the microplastic abundance reported previously in bottled water.” According to...Continue reading→
The Housing Market Explained
Americans are concerned about the price of housing. According to a Housing Affordability Survey from the Cato Institute, 76% of those surveyed say it’s a bad time to buy a home, and 55% said they couldn’t afford to buy their own home “based on current prices.” In fact, CNBC reported that the average homebuyer is...Continue reading→
Knights of Columbus Announces New Partnership with Relevant Radio!
In a significant move to expand our outreach and impact, the Knights of Columbus and Relevant Radio have announced an exciting new partnership aimed at enriching the spiritual lives of Catholics across the nation. The collaboration will combine the extensive influence of these two leading Catholic organizations, enhancing our outreach efforts and furthering our shared...Continue reading→
Medicare: Structure and the Need for Reform
Nearly 50 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law as an expansion of the Social Security Act. “No longer will older Americans be denied the healing miracle of modern medicine,” the President said at the bill’s signing. Now, experts are warning the program needs reform or risks persistent rising costs. Medicare Structure Medicare...Continue reading→
Addressing America’s Debt Problem
America has a debt problem. The U.S.’s debt is currently at $35 trillion and is increasing with no end in sight. Over the past ten years, “Interest expenses … have remained fairly stable due to low interest rates,” according to the Treasury Department. However, the rate hikes from the past few years meant that the...Continue reading→
Will AI Be a Job Killer?
One of the potent questions of the AI era is: what will happen to American jobs? With the rise of technologies like Chat GPT4 and Tesla’s Optimus robots, many Americans are concerned about the future of the labor market. Job Disruption Some economists think AI will have a positive impact on jobs. One study from...Continue reading→
Should Birth Be Free?
There are a lot of proposals aimed at supporting families – child tax credits, baby product tax exemptions, and family leave. But there’s another proposal that has been gaining steam the past few years – making birth free. Birth Rates Anxiety over declining fertility rates has brought enthusiasm in Catholic circles around the possibility of...Continue reading→
The Rising Price of Gold
The shiniest new investment on the market is…gold. Recently, the metal’s futures are up over 14% and the price per ounce has hit record highs – rising about 20% this year. Why Now? According to CNN, “Central banks see gold as a long-term store of value and a safe haven during times of economic and...Continue reading→
Painting the American Retirement Picture
Over the next six years, 30 million Baby Boomers will retire. Yet, “just over half have no more than $250,000 in financial assets,” according to the Wall Street Journal. That means those seniors will need to rely on Social Security benefits more than their earned assets. However, economists debate if America has a retirement crisis....Continue reading→
Catechesis
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