Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research.
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The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea.
Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you’re getting into
With holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card. “If you’re offered one at the checkout counter, most of the time it makes sense to say no,” said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Instagram is making teen accounts mandatory for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people’s lives.
McDonald’s extends $5 deal through December to keep customers coming
McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, a move that rivals are likely to follow.
You think you’re a safe driver. Are you really?
CheapInsurance.com shares tips on how to become a safer driver, improve your driving record and potentially save on car insurance.
Resources are out there for LGBTQ+ travelers looking to stay safe
Do LGBTQ+ tourists have a green book-like system for staying safe while traveling in these politically precarious times? They don’t have one. They have many.
How to stay safe from AI voice scams
Spokeo explains what people need to know about AI voice scams, including how they work and how to protect yourself.
You aren’t likely to lose a job in the US but may find it harder to land one
Laid off by the music streaming service Spotify last year, Joovay Arias figured he’d land another job as a software engineer fairly soon. His previous job search, in 2019, had been a breeze.
Which skin care products should young girls use? Dermatologists recommend this simple routine
Girls are bombarded on social media with advice from influencers touting elaborate skin care routines with high-priced serums, mists and creams. But what is the right skin care routine for preteens?
What to know about delta-8 and other common vape shop drugs
They’re sold in gas stations, vape shops, online and in other stores around the country in seemingly countless enticing forms: gummies, chocolate bars, chips. Their packaging lists things like delta-8 THC, micro- and macrodoses of “psychedelics” and “nootropics.”
Party of one: Restaurants are catering to a growing number of solo diners
Parisa Imanirad, a scientist and cancer researcher from San Francisco, is married and has a wide circle of friends. But once or twice a week, she goes to a restaurant by herself.