Oklahoma seniors seek more Medicare Part D, Advantage options

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has caused a surge in the cost of almost everything, leading to inflation, according to Harold Haralson, a retired emergency room doctor and former mayor of Norman. Haralson points to the rise in prescription drug premiums for Medicare Part D; a recent study by the Council for Affordable Health Coverage…

The Economist’s Most Recent News on US Politics

TL/DR - The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the US with 429,000 students, will ban smartphones in classrooms from January. The decision follows calls from California's Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, for a statewide ban after Surgeon-General Vivek Murthy urged Congress to require online platforms to display warning…

Virginia GOP Primary: House Chair vs Trump-Backed Challenger Uncertain

TL/DR - The Republican primary race in Virginia between Rep. Bob Good and state Sen. John McGuire is too close to call, with less than a point separating the two candidates. Eugene Vindman, a retired Army colonel and key figure in Trump’s first impeachment, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. In…

Boost Long-Term Strength with Resistance Training: A Study on Elderly

Why Should Retirement Include Heavy Lifting? Retirement can be a period of relaxation, quality time with loved ones, and surprising to some, heavy lifting. According to a recent study published in the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine journal, significant health benefits can be derived from engaging in resistance training during old age. This…