We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the centenarian population is on the rise, and between 2015 and 2050, we can expect to see it rise by 800 percent. People are living longer in a society that hasn’t prepared for the growing longevity rates. In order to be able to take care of these people, we need to make a more affordable system with a larger number of work task employees. Without anyone taking care of our aging country, how will we ever be able to accommodate them? What the Future … [Read more...] about Centenarians on the Rise
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And the Tortoise Won the Race
Animals and Their Longevity Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own quest to live our 100 Year Lifestyle that we often forget to look at animals who have been at it for quite some time. That’s right; plenty of animals on this planet have lived longer than us and will continue to live on even after we’re gone. Some of them even date back to the time of the dinosaurs. See how these animals’ ways of life have helped them live for so long. Pink Cockatoo These birds stay pink … [Read more...] about And the Tortoise Won the Race
The Smartphone Generation: Should Parents Be Concerned?
For as long as screen-based technology has existed, concerned parents have questioned the potential consequences of its presence in the lives of their children. Even when it was limited to devices like a television set in the family room, the fear that technology could developmentally stunt children and adolescents was alive and well. That anxiety feels more prevalent than ever; with the rise of the smartphone, our cultural use of technology has increased exponentially over the last decade. A … [Read more...] about The Smartphone Generation: Should Parents Be Concerned?
Chevrolet Celebrates 107 Years!
If you enjoy sitting and watching the cars drive by, odds are that you see large number of Chevrolets, or Chevys. Chevrolet is one of the most popular and successful car brands in all of North America because of their durability, reliability, and American-made parts. The History of Chevrolet Founded in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant, the famous car company is still going strong in today’s world. However, the different kinds of cars have undergone some major changes over the … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Celebrates 107 Years!
Head Injuries from Sports
The issues surrounding head injuries, including concussions, have never been a part of mainstream conversation more than right now. Concussions and neck injuries have reported in the pros and young athletes. Pee-wee and primary age athletic organizations have released new rules limiting contact during practices. Youth Soccer has changed their criteria for heading. Every athlete and parent is concerned about head injuries. Children's chances of sustaining chronic head and neck injuries rise … [Read more...] about Head Injuries from Sports
