BAM to host two companion exhibitions alongside DNSPE
The annual Delta National Small Prints Exhibition (DNSPE) will open at 5 p.m. on Jan. 23.
Lifestyle
Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat.
What to do with your 401(k) when you retire
If you’re pondering whether to leave the assets behind or roll them over for retirement, here are the key questions to ask, listed in order of importance.
Verb Bookstore and Café reopens at new location in downtown Jonesboro
The Verb Bookstore and Café held its Grand Reopening Tuesday morning at its new location downtown Jonesboro.
It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV
In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia — if they live long enough.
Delta National Small Prints Exhibition dedicated to Evan Lindquist
This is the 29th year for the Delta National Small Print Exhibition (DNSPE) hosted by Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) at Arkansas State University.
Here’s what you need to know about credit card defaults
Credit card defaults are on the rise for Americans, reaching the highest level in 14 years. U.S. credit card defaults jumped to a record $46 billion from January through September 2024, according to the Financial Times, citing data analyzed by BankRegData.
Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health
Setting boundaries at work, and in life, can be tricky. Many people find it difficult to say no, especially to a manager. Some get a sense of satisfaction from being needed or pleasing others. But learning to turn down a request or invitation is essential for protecting our physical and mental health, experts say.
Jonesboro plungers support the Arkansas Special Olympics
Several community members will join local law enforcement as they prepare to take an icy-cold plunge during the 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.