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
Woman Loses 60 Lbs. with New Weight Loss Procedure That’s Less Invasive Than Gastric Bypass A woman has lost a significant amount of weight after undergoing a minimally-invasive procedure called endoscopic ablation. 05/9/2024 - 1:32 pm | View Link
After losing 210 lbs with walking and a low-carb diet, 1 mom has 4 pounds of skin removed Kristi Ray Ledgerwood turned her life around with walking, a low-carb diet and medication. She’s had 4.4 pounds of loose skin removed — and has about 15 pounds to go. 05/9/2024 - 9:58 am | View Link
Man loses 450 pounds after reaching 'rock bottom.' 1 key diet change helped Beau Griffin was overweight for as long as he can remember, but his physical and mental heaviness grew so out of control that he considered taking his life at one point. He calls reaching and passing ... 02/20/2024 - 8:24 pm | View Link
For many years, Spotify stuck with the same basic price of $9.99/month for an individual user accessing its service. However, while other streaming services have resisted price increases (so far), Spotify has started increasing its monthly subscription price. Thankfully, there are options available to you other than canceling and losing access to all of that great music.
The power station or portable battery market is so crowded that making a product stand out is difficult. They all feature a multitude of output sockets, a durable and easy-to-carry case, and maybe even a mobile app for remote management; you'll find one for every budget, too. But the lightweight Anker C800 Plus has actually managed to differentiate itself, with an ingenious cubbyhole on the top that stores a couple of flashlights and a handy extendable magnetic stand.
Smartphone photography courses can be useful, but there are times when you should think twice about starting one. Learn about the situations in which both could be the case, based on my own personal experiences and photography knowledge.
Notion galleries show off your data with a pleasing presentation and organized structure. Learn how to set them up, configure them, and how to use your galleries as effectively as possible.
While Mac users used to enjoy a lack of viruses versus Windows machines, hackers are finding ways to get viruses onto macOS to wreak havoc. One of them is the Cuckoo virus, whichdespite its non-threatening namecan steal a lot of your data. So, what is the Cuckoo virus, and how do you avoid it on your Mac?