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
US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in nine months in December amid higher costs for energy goods, pointing to still-elevated inflation that aligns with the Federal Reserve's projections for ... 01/15/2025 - 5:22 am | View Link
Like your smartphone, your Android TV can become sluggish after a while. This happens for various reasons, such as running outdated software or lack of cache data. So, if you've noticed your Android TV is running slow, use these seven ways to help speed it up.
One of the headlining features of Apple Intelligence, notification summaries, has had a less-than-stellar rollout as it sometimes provided incorrect information. But in an upcoming iOS update, Apple has made some significant changes.
For years, I was a loyal Google Keep user. But recently, after making the switch to a Galaxy phone, I decided to give Samsung Notes a try. To my surprise, it offered a more powerful experience with features I didn’t even know I was missing.
In the productivity space, the AI race is in full swing, with competitors Google and Microsoft rapidly adapting their offerings. The latest move comes from Microsoft, which is bundling its AI features tailored to Office apps into Microsoft 365 subscriptions. While it could mean a pricier plan, existing customers will have the ability to opt out of the upgrade.
Every year, millions of people search for "how to watch the Super Bowl for free." And with the biggest sporting event on the 2025 US calendar less than a month away, NFL fans now have another way to watch the game for free.