One year after implementing congestion pricing in Manhattan, traffic has decreased significantly, leading to faster commutes, safer streets, and increased transit ridership, though some residents feel the financial burden and personal impacts. The program has generated substantial revenue for transit improvements and appears to have positive effects on city life, with ongoing questions about its impact on air quality.
A recent study ranks Portugal, Mauritius, Spain, Uruguay, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Malta, Latvia, and Chile as the top countries for retirement based on factors like cost, safety, healthcare, and visa ease, with Portugal leading as the best overall option.
A study analyzing online posts from patients with idiopathic hypersomnia reveals that individuals experience relentless sleepiness, inability to feel fully awake, automatic behaviors, and significant impacts on relationships and mental health, highlighting the need for improved diagnosis and treatment.
Diablo 4 Season 10 introduces a significant quality-of-life update for Necromancers, allowing minions to automatically resummon upon player resurrection, reducing downtime and frustration, especially during boss fights. The update also removes boss-immunity phases, introduces new shields for powerful enemies, and adds Chaos Armor for more build diversity. Season 10 launches on September 23, with further major changes hinted at for the future.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater features visual updates and numerous quality of life improvements, including revamped controls, movement, animations, and UI elements, while largely maintaining the original game's structure and cutscenes.
A study in Australia shows that long COVID significantly impairs daily life and quality of life, with symptoms like fatigue and brain fog causing serious disability comparable to chronic illnesses, highlighting the need for supportive healthcare and social services.
The latest update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces quality-of-life improvements such as a battle retry prompt, autoplay dialogue, and separate volume controls, along with performance enhancements like DLSS and XeSS support, making gameplay smoother and more accessible.
The latest update for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces a Battle Retry feature, performance enhancements like Frame Generation and Low Latency support, and various quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and visual polish, with more updates promised in the future.
A study finds that insomnia may be a key factor linking ADHD traits to lower life satisfaction in adults, highlighting the importance of addressing sleep issues to improve overall well-being.
A study finds that insomnia may be a key factor in the lower quality of life reported by adults with ADHD traits, suggesting that addressing sleep issues could improve their overall well-being.
A review of 65 studies shows that hearing aids significantly enhance social engagement, reduce loneliness, and may help prevent cognitive decline, yet only 16% of those who need them use these devices due to stigma, cost, and hassle.
A recent Senior Happiness Index by Caring.com ranks Utah, Idaho, Connecticut, Delaware, and Nebraska as the top five US states for older Americans to live happily, based on factors like health, community engagement, cost of living, and access to senior services, with Utah leading the list.
A recent study by Caring.com highlights the top five US states where older Americans report the highest happiness levels, with Utah leading due to its supportive community and health engagement, followed by Idaho, Connecticut, Delaware, and Nebraska, each offering various benefits and challenges for retirees.
A US study found that many COVID-19 survivors take up to 9 months to regain their baseline mental well-being, with 1 in 5 still experiencing suboptimal quality of life after a year, highlighting the need for improved care models.
Congress is set to approve a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops in 2025, adding $3,000 to $6,000 to their basic pay, as part of a defense authorization bill aimed at improving military recruitment and retention. The bill also includes a 4.5% pay raise for other troops, over $2 billion for new barracks and family housing, and increased salaries for child care workers. The legislation, which addresses longstanding quality of life issues, must still be approved by Congress and funded before the end of the year.
