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How to protect your memory as you age. For most people, it's an "ingrained assumption" that our memory will begin declining with age, but some experts say that this decline may not be inevitable. Writing for the New York Times, Hope Reese speaks with Richard Restak, a neurologist and clinical professor at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health, about his latest book on how to "overcome the everyday problems of memory" and the simple tips people can use to boost their own memory.

5 common airfare myths, debunked. With airlines closely guarding their pricing strategy, shopping for plane tickets can seem like "a game of cat and mouse," with prices jumping up $100 or more in mere hours or even moments. Writing for the Washington Post, Natalie Compton enlists the help of cheap flight experts to debunk five common myths about booking flights and to offer tips on how to get the best airfare for your travels.

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How hip-hop has enhanced American education. With the year 2023 marking the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, people all over the world are celebrating and reflecting on the memories it has helped create. While hip-hop is well known for influencing language, culture, and fashion, it has also had a major impact on education. Writing for The Conversation, professor Toby Jenkins discusses her research that explores the educational benefits of hip-hop culture, and how it has made the classroom more engaging, inspired the formation of new schools and community organizations, expanded academic fields and jobs in higher education, and helped foster new mindsets.

4 tips to avoid getting 'juice jacked'. The U.S. government, including the FCC and FBI, are warning of the dangers of using public cell phone charging stations, such as those found in airports and shopping centers. The warnings stem from increasing incidents of "juice jacking"— a method of hacking mobile devices using USB cables at charging stations that are designed to look real. While the method isn't new, cybersecurity experts believe it's on the rise due to higher levels of travelers and loosened COVID-19 restrictions. Writing for NPR, Ben Abrams and Miranda Kennedy share four easy tips to avoid getting 'juice jacked' when powering up in public spaces.