The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that about one in three adults and one in six children are obese, meaning they have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30. “Obesity is an epidemic in the United States today and a major cause of death,” the CDC adds, “attributable to heart… Read More
How many hours do you spend sitting down each day? If you’re like most of us, way too many. According to a 2018 study involving over 127,000 people, prolonged leisure-time sitting was associated with a higher risk of death from all causes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. Prolonged sitting was defined as sitting six or more… Read More
You know about protecting your personal information online, but you may be surprised to learn that more identity theft crimes are committed through paper transactions than through Internet-based activity. According to a report by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), most instances of identity fraud occur through traditional channels and are paper-based, not Internet-based. In addition, Internet-related… Read More
Did you know that Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world? That’s according to a survey by market research firm YouGov. Over 90 percent of Spaniards, French, Swedes, and Brits favored Italian food more than any other foreign cuisine. The firm also found that for Americans, food from Italy was second only… Read More
If you want a healthy snack, it’s hard to go wrong with popcorn. In its natural state, it’s low in calories, high in fiber, and provides a variety of nutrients, including magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and zinc. It also has protective antioxidants linked with improved blood circulation and digestive health. As long as you don’t add too… Read More
In mid-March 2020, during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, sales of toilet paper increase by 845 percent in one month. Whereas it’s usually between the 20th and 30th highest-selling product in U.S. stores, that month, it was the number-one seller. Psychologists say the tendency to stockpile items like this has something to do with… Read More
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