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
In Germany, a U.S. beer invasion Almost 65 years after Allied planes flew Western supplies into blockaded Berlin, a new American import is arriving by air: craft beer. The beer is being flown in as part of a new surge of German interest in American brewing, upending a centuries-old relationship in which German beer defined the golden standard for brewing and Americans emulated it. 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
What Your Life Experiences Can Do for Your Brain Findings from a 2017 study plus new data on brain aging show that learning can take place throughout life. Focus on your physical health and seeking out new experiences to keep your mind sharp, no ... 04/30/2024 - 5:32 am | View Link
Making blended working work: strategies for successfully navigating the modern work environment The traditional idea of work has changed significantly in recent years. A key strategy that many organisations have adopted in order to face changing employee preferences is blended working. A hybrid ... 04/29/2024 - 4:30 pm | View Link
Billionaires don’t like Ottawa’s capital gains tax hike, but you should: It’s an overdue step toward making our tax system fairer No one likes higher taxes, writes David Olive, but Ottawa has settled on a least-bad way of financing improvements to Canadians' quality of life. 04/28/2024 - 3:05 am | View Link
‘Life is a blessing’: Longtime couple settles in Loveland after years traveling the country Chris and LeAnn Ackerman, who have been married for 41 years, were living in St. Louis, Missouri where they had moved to five years prior from Seattle. Chris Ackerman said ... 04/27/2024 - 9:35 am | View Link
‘My Life in Recipes’ Review: Joan Nathan’s Meals and Memories The author of ‘Jewish Cooking in America’ looks back at a life centered on food, family and a hunger to know the past. 04/26/2024 - 3:54 am | View Link
The right headset can make answering phone calls and jamming out to your favorite albums much easier, but it's hard to know what to look for when so many models suffer from connectivity issues or poor sound quality. Here are some of the best Bluetooth headsets you can buy.
Is your Fire TV remote not working? With a few troubleshooting tips, you can fix it. You can try a few things, including restarting your Fire TV, checking your setup, and checking with Amazon for help.
Especially if youre a Mac user, additional Thunderbolt ports can be used in various ways, like for external monitors and storage. And if youre looking for a cost-effective option that looks great and wont take up a lot of space on your desk, the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro is a nice choice.
You might be surprised to learn just how many artists' most popular songs are actually covers or remixes. These simple methods will help you find your favorite songs' best covers and remixes before they go viral.
Dear Amy: My very best and oldest friend, “Curt” is getting married to his long-time girlfriend.
I have spent a lot of time with them, and I can say definitively that Curt’s life is much worse since they have been together.
His fiancée is extremely controlling and has him on a very short tether.