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
Research highlights immune system's role in depression A new study highlights the link between inflammation and depression, challenging traditional neurotransmitter-focused theories. 11/11/2024 - 1:36 pm | View Link
Brain actively engages with immune system to maintain health The brain constantly engages in dialogue with the body's immune system. Such communication appears aimed at ensuring a delicate balance between defending against injury and infection and guarding ... 10/31/2024 - 5:25 pm | View Link
Two landmark Alzheimer's drugs linked to research by Sarasota Roskamp Institute founders The two drugs are technically monoclonal antibodies, defined by the Cleveland Clinic as proteins made in a lab to stimulate the immune ... system against viruses so the balance they’re trying to ... 09/22/2024 - 9:48 pm | View Link
We all love today's cutting-edge operating systems, but there are times when it's fun to think back to yesteryear and relive some of the operating systems of old. And no, we're not talking about those of you who still insist on running Windows 7, or worse, XP.
Wireless charging is all about convenience, as it allows you to plop your phone on a charging pad to top up its battery. However, I will always prefer a fast wired charger over a wireless chargerits advantages outweigh the convenience wireless charging provides.
The Raspberry Pi 400 is a fully functional computer in a keyboard case. Although it is not a laptopthere is no display, touchpad, or inbuilt batteryit takes up as much space as a Logitech keyboard and offers enough power for most computing tasks.
Buying a new phone can be satisfying, especially when you're unboxing it, with all the shininess and all the extras that a company could include in the packaging box. However, I still buy used phones over new ones for these reasons.
Our email address is like a digital identity, but unlike our real identity, it needs a change at some point. This could be due to professional reasons, a desire for better representation, the need to escape persistent spam, or simply switching to a different email provider. So, what are the key signs that it might be time to update your email address?
If you've ever searched for your name on Google, you would see links to your LinkedIn profile and social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook along with your shared pictures. But did you know that your home address may also appear across many sites?