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
‘Greedy’ mom loses 126 pounds in 13 months with controversial diet The former university lecturer dropped 126 pounds in 13 months with the very low-calorie, controversial Cambridge diet, also known as the 1:1 diet. She ditched huge portions in favor of three ... 05/13/2024 - 11:59 am | View Link
Inkscape is a powerful and free alternative to Adobe Illustrator, offering a robust set of tools for vector design. But how does it truly compare to Illustrator? Let's find out.
There are limits to what ChatGPT knows. And its programming forces it to deliver what you ask for, even if the result is wrong. This means ChatGPT makes mistakes, and moreover, there are some common mistakes it makes, especially when its summarizing information and youre not paying attention.
Depending on where you live, you may receive AMBER alerts on your smartphone from the government when a child goes missing in your area. While helpful, these alerts can sometimes be annoying or disruptive. We'll show you how to disable them.
Cyberattacks are common these days, and one of the first preventive measures on just about anyone's list is using a VPN. However, as secure as they are, VPNs aren't perfect and do tend to run into issues from time to time.
A power bank can be a hassle to bring around, especially the high-powered ones designed to recharge laptops. Theyre heavy and bulky, so they tend to leave a bulge in your otherwise sleek laptop bag.
As part of its Copilot+ initiative, Microsoft is adding a Recall feature to Windows 11 computers. It promises to let the AI identify what you were doing in the past, so you can ask Copilot about your activity and have the AI tell you what you did. However, the way Microsoft is handling this feature is a huge privacy concern, and I don't like it.