Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States, but it's also the most preventable. Family Circle's Lynya Floyd joins Cheddar to mark healthy heart month with some helpful tech hacks. She reveals how people can go beyond eating well and exercising when it comes to cardiovascular wellness.
Floyd discusses which meal-kit services offer the heart-healthiest food. She says Sun Basket and Green Chef are good choices for high-quality ingredients. We also learn which genetic testing services are the easiest to use and how they can help jump-start preventative care.
Floyd breaks down the dos and don'ts of heart rate monitors and wearables. She tells us why exercising with a chest strap monitor is the best way to stay in the appropriate heart rate range. Finally, Floyd explains how staying active on social media helps to promote heart health.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding almost $1.7 billion in grants for buying zero- and low-emission buses, with the money going to transit projects in 46 states and territories.
With household expenses rising, going green can save you thousands. Cheddar News spoke with Sara Morrow from Consumer Reports about ways to help people slash their bills with climate-friendly home improvements.
About 61% of people who use the internet are addicted to it, according to research. Cheddar News dove in at a recent meeting for a 12-step program as part of a group called ITAA (Internet Technology Addicts Anonymous). The group ( https://internetaddictsanonymous.org/ ) was formed to help the growing number of tech addicts, with more than 6% of the globe's population now addicted, according to the University of Hong Kong.
The push for clean energy is igniting an interest in electric vehicles but charging EVs continues to be a concern for consumers looking to save. Brian Moody, executive editor with Autotrader, joined Cheddar News to discuss how people can make home-charging more affordable.
A fire at a New York City e-bike shop quickly spread to upper-floor apartments and killed four people early Tuesday in the latest deadly blaze linked to exploding lithium ion batteries.
