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Surrounding yourself with difficult people could shorten your lifespan, according to new research.A study published in the journal PNAS found that negative social ties contribute to a faster aging pace and an older biological age.The researchers, from various U.S.-based universities, studied how "hasslers," or people who often cause problems or social difficulties, impacted aging and mortality, according to a study press release.NEW STUDY HINTS AT A HIDDEN ALZHEIMER’S RISK FACTOR AFFECTING OLDER AMERICANSBiological aging refers to the pace of aging on a cellular level, which is often different from chronological age.Based on a sample of more than 2,000 Indiana participants 18 years and older, nearly 30% of individuals reported having a "hassler" in their network.People who were more likely to report hasslers included women, daily smokers, people in worse health and those with adverse childhood experiences.Using biological clocks that measure age-related changes to DNA, the researchers found that the presence of hasslers was linked to accelerated aging, higher inflammation, more chronic conditions and worse mental health.For each additional hassler, there was about a 1.5% increased pace of aging and about a nine-month older biological age.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESNot all hasslers "exert the same influence," as blood relatives and non-blood relatives both showed "detrimental" associations, but spouse hasslers do not, the researchers stated.Blood-related hasslers are hard to avoid, making them "stronger chronic stressors," according to the study. Spouse hasslers may not have shown a significant association because these ties mix negative and positive exchanges. "These findings together highlight the critical role of negative social ties in biological aging as chronic stressors, and the need for interventions that reduce harmful social exposures to promote healthier aging trajectories," the researchers wrote in the study abstract."We are surrounded by those who make our lives difficult and cause problems," study co-author Byungkyu Lee of NYU’s Department of Sociology told Fox News Digital.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"We found that they are not just stressful; they are associated with measurable acceleration in biological aging at the molecular level, along with higher inflammation, depression, anxiety and chronic disease burden."Reducing exposure to people who consistently create stress or conflict "may benefit health," the study suggests, although this is not always realistic, Lee noted."Many of these relationships involve family members or others who are deeply embedded in daily life, so the challenge is often not simply avoiding them, but finding healthier ways to manage them," he said.… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - A.I. Goes to War + Is ‘A.I. Brain Fry’ Real? + How Grammarly Stole Casey’s...
“When there is an attack that kills civilians or doesn’t hit its intended target, people are going to be asking, Oh, was that a human who made that mistake or was that an A.I. system?” [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Senate passes legislation aimed at making homes more affordableThe measure had bipartisan support, passing 89-10 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs March 13, 2026 The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan housing bill Thursday in an 8910 vote, aiming to address the nations worsening housing affordability crisis. The legislation targets corporate homeownership, eases construction regulations and expands tools to build more affordable homes. Lawmakers say the measure could represent the most significant federal housing action in decades, though it must still clear the House before becoming law. In a rare show of bipartisan unity on one of the countrys most pressing economic issues, the Senate has passed legislation designed to make housing more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. The bill, approved by an 8910 vote, reflects months of negotiations between lawmakers from both parties who agree that the United States faces a severe housing shortage and rising home prices that have pushed homeownership further out of reach. Supporters say the measure attempts to tackle the problem from several directions at once encouraging more housing construction, limiting certain large investors ability to buy single-family homes, and giving communities greater flexibility to use federal housing funds. Keeps hedge funds out of the market A key provision would restrict large institutional investors that own hundreds of single-family homes from expanding their portfolios, a policy intended to curb the growing role of corporate buyers in the housing market. Lawmakers backing the provision argue that competition from major investors has made it harder for first-time buyers to purchase homes. The legislation also includes steps to streamline regulations that builders say have slowed housing construction and adds incentives for cities that make it easier to build new homes. Other provisions promote modular and factory-built housing and expand opportunities for private investment in affordable housing developments. Building more houses Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic co-sponsor of the bill, said the bill is aimed at increasing the supply of homes and making them more accessible for people who want to live in them, not for investors. Still, the proposal faces hurdles before becoming law. The House previously passed a different housing package, meaning lawmakers will need to reconcile differences between the two versions before sending a final bill to the presidents desk. Even with bipartisan momentum, the next stage of negotiations could determine whether the Senates sweeping housing plan ultimately becomes the first major federal… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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Trump spoke out amid rumors Mojtaba Khamenei is dead or gravely injured after he has not been seen in public since taking office. [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago - Mortgage rates moved slightly higher this weekRising bond yields may keep rates above 6% for a while By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs March 13, 2026 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, returning to roughly the same level seen last month, according to Freddie Mac. Rates remain lower than a year ago, when the average 30-year mortgage was 6.65%. Early signs of spring housing activity are emerging, with existing-home sales rising 1.7% in February and purchase applications increasing. Mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week but remain lower than they were a year ago, a trend that could help support demand as the spring homebuying season begins. Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.11% for the week ending March 12, up from 6.00% the previous week. At the same time last year, the average rate was 6.65%, meaning borrowing costs remain more than half a percentage point lower than a year earlier. The average 15-year fixed mortgage a common option for homeowners refinancing or seeking shorter loan terms increased slightly to 5.50%, compared with 5.43% last week and 5.80% a year ago. Sam Khater, Freddie Macs chief economist, said the modest increase still leaves rates within a range that buyers appear willing to accept. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage returned to last months level of 6.11%, Khater said. Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7% in February. More people taking out mortgages Khater also pointed to a recent rise in mortgage purchase applications, which track demand from prospective homebuyers. The increase suggests buyers are beginning to reenter the market as the traditionally busy spring season approaches. Lower borrowing costs compared with last year could help boost affordability for some buyers, even though mortgage rates remain well above the ultra-low levels seen during the pandemic housing boom. For a typical borrower, the difference between a 6.65% rate last year and 6.11% today can translate into meaningful monthly savings. Still, affordability challenges persist due to elevated home prices and limited housing supply in many markets. Even so, the recent stability in mortgage rates could encourage more buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines to start shopping. If purchase applications and home sales continue to rise in the coming weeks, it may signal that the spring housing market is gaining momentum… [TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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Surrounding yourself with difficult people could shorten your lifespan, according to new research.A study published in the journal PNAS found that negative social ties contribute to a faster aging pace and an older biological age.The researchers, from various U.S.-based universities, studied how "hasslers," or people who often cause problems or social difficulties, impacted aging and mortality, according to a study press release.NEW STUDY HINTS AT A HIDDEN ALZHEIMER’S RISK FACTOR AFFECTING OLDER AMERICANSBiological aging refers to the pace of aging on a cellular level, which is often different from chronological age.Based on a sample of more than 2,000 Indiana participants 18 years and older, nearly 30% of individuals reported having a "hassler" in their network.People who were more likely to report hasslers included women, daily smokers, people in worse health and those with adverse childhood experiences.Using biological clocks that measure age-related changes to DNA, the researchers found that the presence of hasslers was linked to accelerated aging, higher inflammation, more chronic conditions and worse mental health.For each additional hassler, there was about a 1.5% increased pace of aging and about a nine-month older biological age.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESNot all hasslers "exert the same influence," as blood relatives and non-blood relatives both showed "detrimental" associations, but spouse hasslers do not, the researchers stated.Blood-related hasslers are hard to avoid, making them "stronger chronic stressors," according to the study. Spouse hasslers may not have shown a significant association because these ties mix negative and positive exchanges. "These findings together highlight the critical role of negative social ties in biological aging as chronic stressors, and the need for interventions that reduce harmful social exposures to promote healthier aging trajectories," the researchers wrote in the study abstract."We are surrounded by those who make our lives difficult and cause problems," study co-author Byungkyu Lee of NYU’s Department of Sociology told Fox News Digital.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"We found that they are not just stressful; they are associated with measurable acceleration in biological aging at the molecular level, along with higher inflammation, depression, anxiety and chronic disease burden."Reducing exposure to people who consistently create stress or conflict "may benefit health," the study suggests, although this is not always realistic, Lee noted."Many of these relationships involve family members or others who are deeply embedded in daily life, so the challenge is often not simply avoiding them, but finding healthier ways to manage them," he said.… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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The measure had bipartisan support, passing 89-10 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs March 13, 2026 The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan housing bill Thursday in an 8910 vote, aiming to address the nations worsening housing affordability crisis. The legislation targets corporate homeownership, eases construction regulations and expands tools to build more affordable homes. Lawmakers say the measure could represent the most significant federal housing action in decades, though it must still clear the House before becoming law. In a rare show of bipartisan unity on one of the countrys most pressing economic issues, the Senate has passed legislation designed to make housing more affordable and accessible for millions of Americans. The bill, approved by an 8910 vote, reflects months of negotiations between lawmakers from both parties who agree that the United States faces a severe housing shortage and rising home prices that have pushed homeownership further out of reach. Supporters say the measure attempts to tackle the problem from several directions at once encouraging more housing construction, limiting certain large investors ability to buy single-family homes, and giving communities greater flexibility to use federal housing funds. Keeps hedge funds out of the market A key provision would restrict large institutional investors that own hundreds of single-family homes from expanding their portfolios, a policy intended to curb the growing role of corporate buyers in the housing market. Lawmakers backing the provision argue that competition from major investors has made it harder for first-time buyers to purchase homes. The legislation also includes steps to streamline regulations that builders say have slowed housing construction and adds incentives for cities that make it easier to build new homes. Other provisions promote modular and factory-built housing and expand opportunities for private investment in affordable housing developments. Building more houses Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic co-sponsor of the bill, said the bill is aimed at increasing the supply of homes and making them more accessible for people who want to live in them, not for investors. Still, the proposal faces hurdles before becoming law. The House previously passed a different housing package, meaning lawmakers will need to reconcile differences between the two versions before sending a final bill to the presidents desk. Even with bipartisan momentum, the next stage of negotiations could determine whether the Senates sweeping housing plan ultimately becomes the first major federal… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Rising bond yields may keep rates above 6% for a while By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs March 13, 2026 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.11%, returning to roughly the same level seen last month, according to Freddie Mac. Rates remain lower than a year ago, when the average 30-year mortgage was 6.65%. Early signs of spring housing activity are emerging, with existing-home sales rising 1.7% in February and purchase applications increasing. Mortgage rates ticked up slightly this week but remain lower than they were a year ago, a trend that could help support demand as the spring homebuying season begins. Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.11% for the week ending March 12, up from 6.00% the previous week. At the same time last year, the average rate was 6.65%, meaning borrowing costs remain more than half a percentage point lower than a year earlier. The average 15-year fixed mortgage a common option for homeowners refinancing or seeking shorter loan terms increased slightly to 5.50%, compared with 5.43% last week and 5.80% a year ago. Sam Khater, Freddie Macs chief economist, said the modest increase still leaves rates within a range that buyers appear willing to accept. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage returned to last months level of 6.11%, Khater said. Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7% in February. More people taking out mortgages Khater also pointed to a recent rise in mortgage purchase applications, which track demand from prospective homebuyers. The increase suggests buyers are beginning to reenter the market as the traditionally busy spring season approaches. Lower borrowing costs compared with last year could help boost affordability for some buyers, even though mortgage rates remain well above the ultra-low levels seen during the pandemic housing boom. For a typical borrower, the difference between a 6.65% rate last year and 6.11% today can translate into meaningful monthly savings. Still, affordability challenges persist due to elevated home prices and limited housing supply in many markets. Even so, the recent stability in mortgage rates could encourage more buyers who had been waiting on the sidelines to start shopping. If purchase applications and home sales continue to rise in the coming weeks, it may signal that the spring housing market is gaining momentum… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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