Spring is here. The days are warming up, and what better way to get out and enjoy the warm weather than to go for a nice walk. On a gorgeous blue-sky day, it's easy to wander the streets and sidewalks of the electric Urban Trail and learn a thing or two while getting a nice stretch for your legs. The Asheville Urban Trail features 30 sculptural stations that tell the story of this magnificent mountain town.

Whether your kids are returning this fall to their school buildings or taking classes remotely or maybe even preparing for a combination of both you'll need to take the steps necessary to help protect their laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices as the school year starts. These steps might be even more important today because many students will be doing much of their learning virtually as districts shut their classrooms.

As you continue to see daily updates about the coronavirus, you may have forgotten what life was like before the pandemic. It's easy to descend into a negative mindset under these circumstances as businesses close, people lose their jobs, and the virus spreads. SpeedPro Chicago Loop was just one of the countless companies affected by the economic aftermath of COVID-19.

As if you needed another reason to love that daily pick-me-up, numerous studies are showing that the caffeine in coffee has many health benefits, and can even speed up your metabolism, turning your body into a fat-burning machine. You see, there are four biologically active substances found in coffee beans that are known to boost metabolism—all of which make their way into your morning cup of Joe: caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, and chlorogenic acid.

The U. S. birth rate for teenage women aged 15 to 19 is at an all-time low. According to the CDC, the number of teens giving birth has dropped 8 percent since 2014. But, the U. S. teen pregnancy rate is still significantly higher than in other western industrialized nations, especially in upstate New York. Syracuse and Onondaga County have a significant teen pregnancy problem. Teen pregnancy rates per 1,000 are some of the highest in upstate New York.

Let's talk about sex. That squeamish subject that you just can't bring yourself to talk about with your mom or dad, or counselor, or teacher, or any adult in your life, really. Because maybe you're just curious, and maybe you think you're not ready yet, but you'd like to know more. It's never too early to start learning how to practice safe sex for when the right moment, and the right person, comes along. So here are some of your most pressing sex questions, answered:Where can I get condoms?

When it comes to sexually active teenagers, there's good news and bad news. The good news? Nearly 90 percent of teens ages 15 to 19 report using birth control the last time they had sex. The bad news? Less than 5 percent of those teens used the most effective type of birth control. According to the CDC, most teens use birth control pills and condoms; methods which are less effective at preventing pregnancy when not used properly.

The National Retail Federation reports that for some retailers, the holiday season can yield as much as 30 percent of annual sales. Even retailers that don’t rely on the holiday season for such a significant chunk of revenue realize how important it is to