Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
2-year-old girl gets windpipe made from stem cells A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.... More
Study: New bird flu jumped directly from chickens Chinese scientists have for the first time found strong evidence of how humans got infected with a new strain of bird flu: from chickens at a live market. In a small study of four patients who caught the new H7N9 virus, Chinese scientists compared swabs from birds at live markets in eastern China to virus samples from patients. More
A Philly bakery delivers on an April Fools’ joke with Pickle Pop Tarts Crust Vegan Bakery cake decorators Jordan Fuchs and Madailein Harrigan and head decorator/team supervisor Sara McCullough spend hours together every week frosting picture-perfect cakes, cookies, and ... 05/3/2024 - 2:47 am | View Link
Retiree who won a major lottery prize on April Fools' Day thought it was a prank Winning big money in the lottery is almost always too good to believe, but one man from Sarnia, Ontario, thought he was being pranked. 05/2/2024 - 3:44 pm | View Link
Are we fossil fools? A wake-up call for Earth Day In honor of this year’s Earth Day, two determined engineers by the names of Craig Smith and William Fletcher presented their key findings on climate change at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural ... 05/2/2024 - 5:00 am | View Link
The Auburn Lobster Festival Sure Seems to Have Legs The idea for a celebration of Maine's famous crustacean in the inland city began as an April Fools’ Day gag in 2021. 05/1/2024 - 7:08 am | View Link
AI-generated image of people 'climbing Burj Khalifa' fools Facebook users A Dubai-based digital artist clarified that he used artificial intelligence to create an image of people climbing the Burj Khalifa after it surfaced in Facebook posts portraying it as a real photo. 04/30/2024 - 6:40 pm | View Link
When is April Fools’ Day—History, Origin, and Humor | Almanac.com April Fools’ Day (April 1) is the one date on the calendar when jokes and mischief are expected. But how did April Fools’ Day get its start? Learn more about the history of April Fools’ Day—including some fun humor throughout the years! 05/3/2024 - 2:06 am | View Website
What is April Fools' Day? Best pranks to play, plus holiday history But day stands out because it is dedicated to the pranksters and jokesters of the world: April Fools' Day falls on April 1 and gives people an excuse to carry out lighthearted fun. The holiday... 05/2/2024 - 11:07 pm | View Website
April Fools’ Day | Origin, History, Meaning, & Facts | Britannica April Fools’ Day, in most countries the first day of April. It received its name from the custom of playing practical jokes on this day—for example, telling friends that their shoelaces are untied or sending them on so-called fools’ errands. Although the day has been observed for centuries, its true origins are unknown and effectively unknowable. 05/2/2024 - 10:17 pm | View Website
April Fools' Day April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient. Mass media can be involved with these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day. 05/2/2024 - 9:52 am | View Website
The History of April Fools’ Day, and Why We Celebrate April Fools’ Day always falls on the first day of April. April Fools’ Day 2024 is on a Monday—so we can add a little extra frivolity to the start of the week. For die-hard pranksters already thinking ahead, it falls on a Tuesday in 2025. What are the origins of April Fools’ Day? 05/2/2024 - 9:09 am | View Website
If your daily work routine involves a constant fight to balance events and tasks, a few simple Google Calendar strategies could come to your rescue. These tips will help you sort the clutter in your Google Calendar and take control of the chaos.
Dear Amy: I am a divorced mom in my early-30s, with primary custody of my 8-year-old child.
I have been dating “Ben” for the past two years. He is a great guy and he is very good with my son.
We have been talking about getting married. He has never been married before (no kids) and I am gun-shy, to say the least.
I own my home, my son is happy, and I am trying to be extremely careful about our future.
Last week Ben took me out for a drink.
When surfing the web, your web browser records your activities, such as browsing history, cookies, and cached files. To maintain your privacy, it's worth clearing your browsing history periodically, especially if you're using a shared computer.
Connections requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for May 4, 2024, along with hints to help you solve it yourself.
Denver restaurateur Kelly Whitaker is getting back to his roots.
The Oklahoma native announced this week that he has purchased Nonesuch, a 22-seat chef’s counter restaurant in Oklahoma City. Bon Appétit named the fine-dining spot the No. 1 best new restaurant in America in 2018.
“If this restaurant were in New York or anywhere else, it would hold up on its own,” Whitaker said.
Whitaker founded Denver-based Id Est Hospitality Group, which owns Michelin-starred BRUTØ and The Wolf’s Tailor among other concepts.
Are you often tempted to scroll through social media or jump into group chats to read new texts and memes? I have been using these various iPhone features to minimize distractions while working. So, check them out and see if they help you.