The Alternative Daily

Ninety years after Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law, the program continues to provide a vital lifeline to nearly 69 million Americans...

From the serene tea ceremonies of Japan to the smoothie bowls of Instagram, matcha has captured the world’s attention. This finely ground green tea...

Itchy palms can be surprisingly annoying—and while the old saying links them to incoming money, the real causes are usually more medical than mystical. Common...

Some financial advice is so ingrained it feels like gospel: make a budget, cut “wants,” and buy a home as soon as possible. But...

Memory decline may seem like a natural part of aging, but new research from Northwestern University shows it’s not inevitable. In a groundbreaking 25-year...

Withdrawing pension cash before reaching state pension age is fast becoming the “new norm” — but financial experts warn it could leave many short...

In Japan, there’s a practice called shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” that’s less about hiking and more about immersing yourself in nature with all your...

Cinnamon isn’t just a cozy, fragrant spice—it’s a nutritional powerhouse with an impressive list of benefits. Adding it to your daily routine can do...

Potatoes are one of America’s favorite comfort foods — baked, mashed, roasted, or fried. But a new Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...

On sweltering summer days, air conditioning feels like a lifesaver — keeping rooms cool, controlling humidity, and making life bearable. But without proper maintenance,...