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
For years, laptops were my go-to for everything—work, gaming, Netflix binges, late-night writing sessions. But recently, I made a decision that felt almost old-school: I ditched the laptop life and set up a proper desktop. It’s been an experience. Some things about the transition surprised me, while others made me wonder why I hadn’t done this sooner.
Choosing the right CPU involves understanding two key factors: the number of cores and the clock speed. Each plays a distinct role in your computer's performance, but should you buy a CPU with more cores or a higher clock speed?
I'm late to the AI bandwagon. As a wildlife photographer, I didn't have much to do with AI. Recently, I discovered that AI can analyze photos. Curious, I uploaded my image to ChatGPT, and this is what happened.
Using voice commands to interact with Siri lets you perform tasks and get answers to queries hands-free, making it perfect for multitasking. However, speaking to Siri can feel awkward in public places. Thankfully, you can use Type to Siri to get around the awkward conversations with your phone, while still getting the answers you need.
These days, non-native English speakers speak it so fluently that detecting their accent can be challenging. But even if you think your accent is undetectable, the Accent Oracle might just prove you wrong—and it’s a little unsettling.
With the rise in subscription-based software and business models, it is important to have a system for managing and tracking the services you pay for. Fortunately, Google Sheets is the only tool you need to log and manage these subscriptions.