Chronic pain goes beyond the sensory experience of “how much does it hurt and where does it hurt?” says Steven P. Cohen, chair of anesthesiology and vice chair of research and pain medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. Our thoughts, emotions, and behavior can significantly affect the physical sensation of…
Mercedes says the CLA was designed from the beginning to be an electric vehicle. The all-electric CLA with EQ Technology goes on sale first, and we know the most about it so far. It’s an all-electric design that comes with both a J1772 charging port for Level 2 charging and a NACS port for DC…
On the plus side, the finishes are very nice. It looks and feels sturdy. The faint scent of cedar in the air when you step inside is lovely. As my daughter and the neighborhood kids can attest, it is a beautiful, cozy little nook in which to curl up and read a book if you’re…
Based on our findings, there are four things you should consider when shopping for a home weather station: data accuracy, display quality, power source, and features such as WiFi connectivity. The 10 home weather stations we tested are (in alphabetical order) the AcuRite Iris 5-in-1 Home Weather Station, Ambient Weather WS2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station,…
I reached out to Samsung for a statement about its new prototype. “Unlike conventional LED TVs that rely on white backlighting, this product uses micro-sized RGB (red, blue, and green) LEDs to control each color independently,” says Lydia Cho, head of product for home entertainment at Samsung Electronics America. “This results in sharper, deeper, and…
What you should do: Listen for squeaks and rattles, and pay attention to any items that need to be repaired. A car that pulls to one side might be showing signs of previous damage. Paint overspray on the back of body panels and doorjambs can signal bodywork from a wreck. The smell of mildew or mold could…
Calories: “Even though the oats, nuts, and fruit in granola are good for you on their own, combining them makes for a pretty calorically dense snack or cereal,” Keating says. For instance, Bob’s Red Mill Homestyle Cranberry Almond Granola has 185 calories in ⅓ cup. Raisin Bran, a less dense whole-grain cereal, has 63 calories…
Ideally, the composite decking you choose will look good, and remain solid and safe for many years. Consumer Reports’ performance tests evaluate these factors. We use specialized instruments to test each decking sample for resistance to flexing. That ensures that boards won’t bow or bend if you’re entertaining a crowd or if you park a…
When it comes to originals, Netflix and Amazon have the deepest libraries of prestige movies. But ever since CODA won the Best Picture Oscar, it’s become clear that some of the best movies are on Apple TV+. As with any streaming service, not every film on the roster is a winner, but from the Billie Eilish documentary to Sundance darlings,…
Musk and Trump’s relationship was cemented on July 13, 2024, when a would-be assassin came within inches of killing the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania. Musk was impressed by the photo of Trump, blood streaming down his face, raising his fist in the air and shouting “Fight, fight, fight,” for the cameras. The image quickly…