Here’s some good news, regardless of how long a service member has been in or whether they retired from the military, their children can continue to have Tricare until they turn 21. However, if a service member leaves the military before they have enough service for...
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Workplace Discrimination in Massachusetts Linked to Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure
Adults in the United States and Massachusetts who reported feeling discriminated against at work had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure than adults who reported less discrimination at work, according to a new study. The researchers defined discrimination...
Adoption Study Highlights Impact of Young Children’s Genetic Makeup on Their Parents
Findings from the ongoing longitudinal Early Growth and Development Study (EGDS), a long-term, prospective adoption study launched by a Yale psychiatrist, indicate that, while many studies have emphasized the role of parents in the development of a child, children can...
Overview of Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Massachusetts
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a unique form of immigration protection for abused, abandoned, neglected or otherwise mistreated children and youth under the age of 21 years old to apply for lawful permanent residency (a “green card”). Many of these...
Can Defaulting on a Student Loan Reduce Social Security Benefits?
If you borrow for college for your Massachusetts children with federal student loans and you fail to repay them, you should know that the federal government may reduce your annual Social Security income by an average of $2,500. We say “may” because there are scenarios...
Massachusetts Couples with Similar Desirability Likely to Have Good Relationships
Massachusetts couple of similar desirability are most likely to pair up and have long-lasting and successful relationships, according to new research. Sean Prall, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, traveled to northwest Namibia in...
15 Signs of an Unhealthy Massachusetts Marriage
A Massachusetts marriage is considered one of the most sacred relationships. It is seen as a bond that is meant to bring love, companionship, and happiness to your life. Like any other relationship, however, every marriage does not result in a good or happy life. Some...
Get a Copy of Your Social Security Statement for Retirement Planning
The Social Security Statement just got a revamp, and your information is now easier to find than ever. To clarify, this is not the statement you receive once you have already started receiving Social Security benefits. Your Social Security Statement is available to...
Data Shows Massachusetts Doctors Are Biased In Treating Patients With Disabiliites
Massachusetts patients with disabilities often find trouble getting the proper medical care, and new data confirms doctors are biased in their care of those with disabilities, sometimes even discharging them from their practice. Authors of a recent study showing this...
Popular Phrases That Originated in the Military
The American military has had an impact on popular culture, whether it’s movies, fashion, or your political preference. And for better or worse, the argot of the military has seeped into everyday language, and we commonly use terms derived from it without thinking...