July 24, 2025

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7,000 Daily Steps Offer Most Health Benefits, Review Finds

A new Lancet Public Health review suggests that aiming for 7,000 steps a day—not the popular 10,000—confers substantial health benefits. Pooling data on over 160,000 adults, researchers found 7,000 steps daily was linked to a 47% lower risk of death, along with major reductions in heart disease, diabetes, dementia and depression.

While walking 10,000 steps still adds incremental gains, the study authors say 7,000 steps may be a more realistic and achievable public health target, with benefits plateauing beyond that point and every extra step counting toward better health.

Experts Warn How to Spot and Prevent Heat Illness

As temperatures and humidity soar, health officials nationwide are raising the alarm on heat-related illnesses. With heat index values climbing into the triple digits, experts urge vigilance for early warning signs:

Heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea

Heat stroke: hot, dry skin, rapid pulse, confusion or unconsciousness

Preventive steps include drinking water and electrolytes before you feel thirsty, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, scheduling outdoor activities in cooler hours, and checking on children, the elderly, and pets.

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Experts Offer 15 Strategies to Live Below Your Means Amid Rising Costs

As inflation-driven expenses for groceries, rent and medical care remain elevated in 2025, 61% of Americans now see frugality not as sacrifice but as smart planning. Financial experts emphasize that living below your means is about purposeful choices rather than deprivation.

Industry leaders recommend 15 actionable tactics, including:

Track every dollar with tools like Mint or a simple spreadsheet.

Automate savings to build a three- to six-month emergency fund.

Follow the 50/30/20 rule: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, 20% to savings or debt repayment.

Prioritize necessities, cut unused subscriptions and buy second-hand when possible.

These steps can ease financial stress, free up cash for goals and foster long-term stability.

Budget-Friendly Gadgets Streamline Home Chores and Wellness

Consumers on tight budgets are embracing low-cost tools that simplify everyday tasks and support personal wellness. From a $5 flexible pickup grabber to a $45 weighted sleep mask, shoppers are discovering that small gadgets can make big differences in home repairs, kitchen work, and self-care routines. Retailers like Costco, Amazon and Wayfair now stock dozens of under-$50 solutions—from multi-bit screwdrivers to smart scales—that save time, reduce frustration and encourage healthier habits without breaking the bank.

Conquer Garden Chores and Cultivate Flavorful Tomatoes

Garden upkeep often snowballs: once weeds, deadheading and limb removal slip, maintenance backlogs can feel insurmountable. An Amarillo gardener’s year-end list—spanning bed-by-bed weeding, limbing multiple crape myrtles and fixing sprinklers—illustrates a common plight. Experts now advise grouping similar chores into focused sessions, tackling weeding, pruning and repotting in one go to maintain momentum and keep beds in check.

With chores under control, home growers can supercharge tomato flavor by:

7,000 Steps a Day Cuts Death Risk by 47%—Why Ditch the 10,000-Step Goal