Population growth in U.S. metro areas as a whole was faster between 2023 and 2024 than in the previous year and outpaced that of the nation. Additionally, some metro areas that experienced population declines during the COVID-19 pandemic are now…
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patricks Day
The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, St.…
STUDY: EXTREME HEAT MAY SPEED UP AGING IN OLDER ADULTS
A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the…
MARCH 7 WAS NATIONAL CEREAL DAY, HERE ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CEREAL
National Cereal Day (March 7) was the perfect time to rediscover the original breakfast classic of cereal and the benefits that can be found in the cereal aisle today. Many people may not know that cereal is the No. 1…
EDUCATION IS PATHWAY TOWARDS HUMAN RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS EVERYWHERE
On International Women’s Day, Education Cannot Wait joins our partners worldwide in calling for human rights and empowerment for women and girls everywhere. Empowerment starts with an education. Worldwide, women still account for almost two-thirds of all adults unable to…
76% OF AMERICANS PLAN TO CELEBRATE ST PATRICKS DAY WEEKEND, SURVEY SAYS
A new national survey reveals that 76% of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year, with the participation in the festivities stable from ages 18–54. More than four in five Americans aged 18-54 (85%) plan to partake…