You may hit the gym regularly and pay attention to what you eat, but do you know how healthy you really are? It turns out, a lot of us are clueless about some important health metrics. When it comes to our overall health, Dr. Luke Powles says there are five key things everyone needs to know: their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol level, heart health and diabetes risk.

According to a recent survey of 2-thousand adults, 76% say they take their health seriously, but the majority don’t know these stats about themselves.

Only 35% knew their “normal” blood pressure range, while only 7% knew their heart health score and 12% knew their typical maximum heart rate.
Nearly a third (29%) couldn’t even say how much they weighed.
Less than three in 10 (29%) had ever had a cholesterol check and half had never had a proactive blood pressure assessment.
Half (51%) couldn’t even recall which prescription medications they currently take and 59% didn’t know their blood type.
And get this - 23% had no idea how tall they are.
Why it’s important to know these five key things about our health:

Blood pressure - High blood pressure (hypertension) is known as a “silent killer” because it often has no obvious warning signs, but can lead to life-threatening conditions like a heart attack or stroke. Checking it is easy and a reading around 120 over 80 is seen as healthy.
Weight - Being overweight or obese raises the risk of health issues like certain types of cancer and diabetes, plus it can strain your joints and cause mobility issues.
Heart health - Poor heart health can cause heart failure and heart attacks and a screening can detect irregular heartbeats, like atrial fibrillation, which raises the risk of a stroke.
Cholesterol level - High cholesterol can lead to serious cardiovascular issues, including heart attack and stroke.
Diabetes risk - Someone could have Type 2 diabetes and not know it, since they may not have specific symptoms in the early stages. But this type of diabetes can increase the risk of conditions like heart attack and stroke, and a simple blood test can screen for it.
Source: Metro

Throwback Thursday to 1994
ALL FOR LOVE ROD STEWART, BRYAN ADAMS, STING

1994
Nelson Mandela became the President of South Africa after being elected in the country's first multi-racial elections.

The 1994 FIFA World Cup was held in the United States, and Brazil won the title.

Genocide and Civil War took place in Rwanda, with an estimated 500,000 or more people killed.

The Channel Tunnel was completed and opened, connecting France and England.

Tonya Harding wins the national Figure Skating championship title but is stripped of her title following an attack on her rival, Nancy Kerrigan.
Netscape Navigator was released, quickly becoming the market leader for browsing the web.

Play-Doh Cookie Lovin' Oven
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Costumes
O.J. Simpson flees police in his white Ford Bronco

Major League Baseball Players Association began a 232-day strike, causing the 1994 season to be canceled

Popular Films
The Shawshank Redemption

Forrest Gump

The Lion King (Disney)

True Lies

The Santa Clause

The Flintstones

Dumb & Dumber

Clear and Present Danger

Speed

The Mask

Pulp Fiction

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Miracle on 34th Street

Muriels Wedding

Star Trek: Generations
Popular TV Shows
Law & Order

America's Funniest Home Videos

One Foot in the Grave (UK)

Rugrats

The Jerry Springer Show

The Ren & Stimpy Show

Absolutely Fabulous

Beavis and Butt-head

Frasier

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

NYPD Blue

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

The Late Show with David Letterman

The X-Files

Having a common job has its advantages, the biggest being there are lots of positions, which can make it easier to find an opening in pretty much any market. But those who work in one of the most prevalent jobs may also find that they’re easily replaced, so there’s little job security. Another major downside? The pay isn’t great for many of these jobs.

New research from the federal Bureau of Labor reveals the most common jobs in America, and it turns out, only two of the top 20 pay six figures, and only five pay more than $50-thousand a year.

Out of the 10 most common jobs, only two require a bachelor’s degree: registered nurse and general & operations manager.
So, what is the most common job in the country? Home health aide tops the list. There are 3.99-million people working in that profession, but the pay is pretty low at $34,900.
This job is expected to become even more common in the future, according to the Bureau of Labor, it’s forecast to grow by 17% by 2034.
But some positions that are common now are shrinking, like cashiers. The number of them is expected to decrease by 10% over the next decade thanks to the rise of self-checkout.
The research also uncovers the least common jobs in the U.S. and wood patternmaker is number one with just 180 in this position. Timing device assemblers and adjusters is second, with 230 jobs, followed by wood model makers with 360 jobs.
The Top 10 Most Common Jobs in America

Home health and personal care aides - 3.99-million jobs. Median salary: $34,900
Retail salespersons - 3.8-million jobs. Median salary: $34,580
Fast food and counter workers - 3.78-million jobs. Median salary: $30,480
General and operations managers - 3.6-million jobs. Median salary: $102,950
Registered nurses - 3.3-million jobs. Median salary: $93,600
Cashiers - 3.1-million jobs. Median salary: $31,190
Laborers and freight, stock and material movers - 3-million jobs. Median salary: $38,940
Stockers and order fillers - 2.8-million jobs. Median salary: 37,090
Customer service representatives - 2.7-million jobs. Median salary: $42,830
Office clerks - 2.5-million jobs. Median salary: $43,630
Source: USA Today

USA Today says single men are picking up "attraction hobbies" to boost their appeal online. Men are going to great lengths to appear sensitive and intellectual and are taking pictures of themselves with books. Some single men are buying vintage clothing, round glasses and cozy furniture to appear smarter and more authentic
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An engineer and YouTuber named John Tse built a fully autonomous flying umbrella that hovers over your head using drone technology. While previous attempts at hands-free umbrellas have involved clunky backpacks or human "hamster balls," Tse’s invention uses sensors and computers to track and follow its user automatically. Though he admits the prototype isn't quite perfect yet, it looks fun — and potentially practical.
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A 19-year-old college student from New Hampshire is facing burglary charges after allegedly breaking into multiple homes near Coastal Carolina University and pouring queso dip on a TV and furniture. Police say Alec Arinello also smashed eggs on the floor, poured maple syrup on electronics in another home, and stole a marijuana bong. Officers found him hiding in the woods near a black Jeep with New Hampshire plates after residents tracked him down. One victim called him "the milk bandit" after waking up to find the mess the next morning. No explanation has been given so far as to why he thought any of the mess was a good idea.
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Columbia Sportswear and Breakside Brewery teamed up to create a limited-edition beer infused with … wild American black bear poop. The beer — called "Nature Calls" — is described as a crisp lager that the companies insist is 100% safe and is actually delicious. "Nature Calls" is currently available at Breakside Brewery locations in Oregon and will be also be served at the Super Bowl Players Tailgate in Santa Clara, California, on Super Bowl Sunday.