When they looked at the sample of 2,956 people who had begun participating in the study in 1992 and retired by 2010, the researchers found that the majority had retired around age 65. But a statistical analysis showed that when people retired at age 66 instead, their mortality rates dropped […]
Due to Extremely to Exceptionally Low precipitation values in the last 6 months, Moderate Drought (D1) conditions expanded into northern areas of the province, past the Interlake region, as well as further west into Northwestern Ontario. Is Canada experiencing a drought? Areas of western Canada are already experiencing frequent and […]
Science does back up these sayings. Darker skin can show age more slowly because it has more melanin (dark pigment that determines sun sensitivity). The more melanin you have, the more protection you have against photoaging, or skin damage from too much exposure to the sun’s rays. Does fair skin […]
A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation, either rain or snow, can cause reduced soil moisture or groundwater, diminished stream flow, crop damage, and a general water shortage. What is the definition of drought in geography? A […]
Is the water in Sioux Falls safe to drink? Yes! The drinking water in Sioux Falls complies with all federal and state drinking water standards. The water is tested on a daily basis, even for potential contaminants that are not currently regulated by the federal government. Is it safe to […]
They Live Longer The previously mentioned Greek study also found an association between season of birth and longevity, with winter-born folks living longer. A German study found that those born between October and December had the highest ages at death. What birth month has the longest lifespan? OCTOBEROCTOBER: People born […]
May. A study done in the U.K. showed that May is the luckiest month to be born, and October is the unluckiest. It could have something to do with that optimism, since positive attitudes have been associated with greater resilience. What month are intelligent babies born? Those born in September […]
According to the CDC, February is the least common birth month. What is the rarest birthday? This Is the Least Common Birthday in the U.S. (No, It’s Not Leap Day) February 29. July 5. May 26. December 31. April 13. December 23. April 1. November 28. What is the least […]
In the United States in 2019, the death rate was highest among those aged 85 and over, with about 14,230 men and 12,666 women per 100,000 of the population passing away. For all ages, the death rate was at 911.7 per 100,000 of the population for males, and 829 per […]
For each additional year of life, remaining longevity reduces by a fraction of a year. For a male at sixty-five, median remaining longevity is about twenty-four years, but at age eighty-nine, longevity has not fallen to zero. It is still about five years. What is the life expectancy of a […]
Slide 1: Naples FL Life Expectancy “The happiest, healthiest city in the U.S.” is Naples, where average life expectancy is the highest in the nation: 83.4 years. Which state in the US has the longest life expectancy? States with the Highest Life Expectancies Hawaii has the longest life expectancy in […]
About 2/3 will live past 80, and 1/3 past 90. Almost one in ten girls born now will live past 100. What percent of the population makes it to 80? Population 65 Years and Over by Age, 1990, 2000, and 2010 Age 1990 Percent of U.S. total Number 2010 75 […]
20 Foods You Can Only Find In The South king cake. boiled peanuts. fried green tomatoes. fried okra. pimento cheese. cheese straws. wickles. chitlins. What foods are only found in the South? 50 Foods You Can Only Find in the South King Cake. Boiled Peanuts. Fried Green Tomatoes. Fried Okra. […]
Walsh noted that South Dakota water systems have a great track record in meeting the EPA goal of having 95% of water users in the state meeting all health standards related to their water. He said the state has had 98% to 99% of systems meet that standard over the […]
The food reflects the love they have for their region. It shows respect toward their ancestors and pride in their heritage. Part of the reason outsiders love it so much is because of the love that goes into making it. Not only does it taste good, but a real Southern […]