Longevity fever, hosting alone, and big bears…

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800

Number of longevity clinics currently in operation in the U.S., one of the fastest growing sectors in health care.

Why It Matters:

Despite scant medical evidence for these treatments’ effectiveness, wealthy Americans are paying up to $250,000 for a longevity analysis and plan.

Source: cnbc.com

-71%

Decline since 1975 in the share of people who say they host people in their home at least once a month.

Why It Matters:

Surprisingly, the decline in hosting is not paired with a parallel increase in going out. This is a formula for loneliness — and the data back that up.

Source: derekthompson.com

112,408

Votes received by “Backpack,” this year’s champion in the annual “Fat Bear Week” competition that takes place before they head into hibernation.

Why It Matters:

Backpack is a bit of a nepo baby — his mother Holly won the competition in 2019.

Source: arkvalleyvoice.com