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
Formatting external drives has never been possible on an iPhone or iPad. However, this changes with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which introduce the ability to erase and format external drives using your iPhone or iPad. I'll show you how to use this feature.
Passkeys are very useful for logging into websites without a password, but you need an external manager to store and use them. Password managers are beginning to introduce passkey support, but some big names still haven't gotten around to adding it. Fortunately, you can now cross LastPass off of that list, as you can now store passkeys on itwith a few catches.
Mirrors and reflections are a powerful way to add another dimension to smartphone photos, I use them in several ways for more creative shots. Besides utilizing my surrounding environment, I also change a couple of settings on my smartphone camera for the best results.
When you have young kids, you might want a way to touch base without the risks that come with having a cellphoneand a smartwatch seems to strike that balance. Following its launch earlier this year, the Fitbit Ace LTE just announced some new features to help families communicate, while still leaving control in the hands of parents.
Using strong passwords for online accounts is a basic security measure to help protect your information. But a new list from NordPass shows that were still a long way from everyone getting that important message.
The Snipping Tool has been an integral part of Windows for years, enabling you to capture and annotate screenshots. However, some recent changes have supercharged this basic app, allowing me to do much more than capture the screen.