Sarah Sloat

6 days ago | theguardian.com | Sarah Sloat

Polls suggest Americans aged 65 and older are trying cannabis for the first time more than any other group in the country. This trend is propelled by decreased stigma and increased legalization, with 24 states and the District of Columbia allowing recreational use (in the UK, recreational use is still illegal). But there’s something else too. Getting older comes with its challenges, physically and emotionally. Some people are betting on cannabis as a way to navigate these hurdles.

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Sarah Sloat

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3 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Sarah Sloat

The National Institute on Aging reports that more than one in four adults 65 and older fall annually. Fortunately, it’s an avoidable threat. “Falls are not inevitable,” says Emily Nabors, the associate director of innovation at the National Council on Aging’s Center for Healthy Aging. “There are many things you can do to reduce your risk.”Preparing for falls might trigger some stigma or fears about getting older, but experts say these actions are investments in your future self.

3 weeks ago | wsj.com | Sarah Sloat

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is buying a 49% stake in two wind energy projects from RWE for about 1.4 billion euros ($1.52 billion), the German utility said Monday. Norges Bank Investment Management–the world’s largest sovereign-wealth fund, commonly known as the oil fund–signed an agreement to buy the stake in the Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects, which are currently under construction, RWE said.

3 weeks ago | tradingview.com | Sarah Sloat

Norway Oil Fund to Buy Stake in RWE Wind Projects for $1.52 BillionRWENorway's sovereign wealth fund is buying a 49% stake in two wind energy projects from RWE for about 1.4 billion euros ($1.52 billion), the German utility said Monday. Norges Bank Investment Management--the world's largest sovereign-wealth fund, commonly known as the oil fund--signed an agreement to buy the stake in the Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects, which are currently under construction, RWE said.