No matter how much effort manufacturers, processor makers and application developers put into making smartphones run as efficiently as possible, it’s often hard to get through a busy day without the battery running dry. Even […]
If you’re a woman 50 or older who undergoes a bone density test, there’s a one-in-two chance the results will indicate you have osteopenia. If so, your immediate question will probably be: What does that […]
Terminology can get pretty confusing in the world of credit reports. An example of this is the idea of revolving accounts. To you, these could simply be your credit cards or lines of credit. To […]
We all recognize so-called street crime: it’s someone breaking and entering and robbing your home, or stealing your car or other possessions. It’s murder, physical and sexual assault, human trafficking, selling illegal narcotics. These sorts […]
Avocados are full of delicious mysteries. They’re a fruit that eats like a vegetable, ripens on their own stubborn schedule, and tastes like buttery happiness. Since many of the avocados that we eat are grown […]
May 4 is a big day for Star Wars fans worldwide (May the Fourth be with you!) and we couldn’t resist getting in on the fun. After all, it is one of the most successful movie franchises […]
Millions of people use ride services Uber and Lyft every week. It’s convenient and reliable. But every now and then a startling story comes out that makes some people question whether that convenience and reliability […]
Strokes can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, and even death, so if you notice the symptoms of a stroke for yourself or someone near you, call 911 right away. The sooner you get treatment, the better […]
When Jamie Fox of Brooklyn, N.Y., traveled to Europe for the first time in 2005, her mom was a nervous wreck. To help alleviate her concerns, Fox promised to call her as soon as she […]
It was just after college that I bought a $2,000 ticket to travel around the world that allowed for stops in Central America, South America, New Zealand, Australia, South-East Asia, and India. There were 13 […]