This is particularly true for those with high blood pressure or heart conditions, which is why there are signs at the entrances of roller coasters and other adventures rides warning that these people should not go on them. For the most part, healthy individuals can expect to be safe on a well-designed roller coaster. However, there have been cases of adults and young people who have had life-threatening strokes after riding these rides....

Disillusionment with Newsom hit critical mass during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he presided over one of the nation’s strictest lockdown policies while simultaneously flouting his own orders, sparking charges of hypocrisy. Boasting an unimpressive record on COVID alongside a struggling economy and an unprecedented homelessness crisis, Newsom has few achievements to enthuse his voter base. He’s leaning on an unlikely attribute—his support for abortion—in hopes that his record of maintaining California’s highly permissive abortion laws will help him edge out his challengers....

The main source of blue light is sunlight, but digital screens including cellphones, computers, laptops, and TVs are all additional sources of blue light, according to board-certified dermatologist Thomas Griffin, Jr. MD. Research on the subject is limited, but experts agree that the lower energy and longer wavelength in blue light can penetrate deeper into the skin than ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can cause skin cancer. “Traditionally, we have looked at the shorter wavelengths of UVA and UVB light as being harmful and carcinogenic to the skin,” Griffin told Verywell....

To rebound, Clinton will have to try something completely new as president: discipline. He’s never lacked for messages. His problem has been sticking with one long enough to drive it home. This time, he’s returning to his 1992 campaign theme, a “New Covenant” of middle-class economic opportunity and personal responsibility His most important audience for the State of the Union and beyond will be the group of voters who put him in the White House and then rejected him two years later: Americans earning between $30,000 and $75,000 a year (page 42)....

Dark chocolate is one of many foods that have been shown to lower cholesterol in clinical trials. But, that doesn’t mean you should eat it with every meal. Eating dark chocolate should be part of a change toward a healthier lifestyle if you’re serious about lowering your cholesterol. Give yourself some dark chocolate as a reward for eating a healthy diet, losing weight, and reaching your exercise goals. Can I Get Cholesterol-Lowering Benefits From Milk Chocolate?...

The ADA specifically defines disability as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.” Understanding what that means—and how the legal interpretation affects all people with HIV—can better help those who fear discrimination find the legal support they need while reducing barriers for individuals who might otherwise avoid HIV testing and care. History of the ADA and HIV When the ADA was first enacted, HIV was considered an inherently life-threatening illness that would lead to the impairment or incapacitation of most, if not all, of those infected....

The new study, funded in part by Lilly, was the first to test the effects of growth hormone on healthy oldsters, but the results were no great surprise. Previous trials have shown that growth-hormone therapy can slow muscle loss and fat buildup in young patients with endocrine deficiencies. Since advanced age brings similar changes in body composition–often accompanied by a decline in growth-hormone production–it stood to reason that aging patients might benefit from the treatment....

The recommendation had a significant impact on dietary patterns. People consumed fewer eggs and, as a result, were missing out on the nutritional benefits this food provides. Studies later examining the effects of egg intake on individuals’ cholesterol level found that, contrary to the AHA’s assertions, eggs alone do not contribute to causing high cholesterol levels in otherwise healthy people. The researchers uncovered that the real culprits behind increased cholesterol levels among egg-consuming individuals are actually what people typically consume alongside eggs—namely bacon, ham, red meat, butter, sausage, and other high-fat breakfast foods....

There will be plenty of time for that. For now, the three points — the first points of Jesse Marsch’s Leeds United managerial tenure — are most important. “There’s a lot of emotion in the game,” Marsch said after the match. “I’ve heard a lot about the magic of Elland Road, and we felt that today.” Leeds pummeled Norwich for most of the match, a positive sign for the hosts at Elland Road looking for any positives to cling to through a relegation battle....

While factors like obesity and age can play roles in the development of sleep apnea, the condition may be triggered by the use of over-the-counter medications like Benadryl and certain prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines. Such medications can impact sleep architecture, muscle tone, and breathing and contribute to the effects of sleep apnea. Medications Linked to Sleep Apnea Both over-the-counter and prescription medications can bring on apnea episodes. Here’s an overview of the most common medications linked to the condition....

Her untimely death in the suicide attack deals a major and perhaps even fatal blow to Pakistan’s democratic aspirations. Bhutto’s return from eight years of self-imposed exile a little more than two months ago had injected new energy and hope into the country’s prodemocracy forces, who saw her as their best hope for transforming Pakistan’s military-dominated political system into one that was more free and open and more dedicated to helping the mass of Pakistanis, who have yet to benefit from the country’s impressive 6 percent economic growth rate....

To begin with, Colin Powell, if he had gone, would have been staring out at an army of black men who had lived the same experience as he, and come to a very different conclusion. These were not deadbeats who needed to be encouraged to work harder, do better, be more responsible. This was, profoundly, a middle-class crowd. They were lawyers and teachers and laborers, many of them–in defiance of stereotype–with their sons in tow....

A recent Bloomberg feature was a case in point, arguing that post-pandemic chaos coupled with new restrictive abortion policies in dozens of states have pushed women to the proverbial edge. Stressed with finances, overworked at home, underpaid at work, and unable to find or afford decent childcare, the author wondered when women would reach a breaking point. “For years now we’ve been telling ourselves, if we can just get hired, if we can just get paid fairly, if we just lean in—and then, through the pandemic, if we can just hold on until schools reopen, or vaccines become available, or this week’s crisis has passed, things will be better,” writes Claire Suddath at Bloomberg....

Some people find that having sexual intercourse while they are on their period has benefits, like helping with period symptoms. Some people find period sex more pleasurable than sex at other times of the month. That said, it’s always important to practice safe sex—whether you’re menstruating or not. You can get pregnant if you have during your period. You can also get sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This article will go over the benefits of “period sex,” the safety considerations to keep in mind if you have sex while you’re menstruating, and how to make having period sex less messy....

While there are some risk factors for leukemia that cannot be changed, such as your age or your assigned sex, there are others that can. These include exposures to certain chemicals, unnecessary medical radiation, smoking, not exercising, poor diet, and being overweight. This article further explains why leukemia cannot be outright prevented. You will also learn about the risk factors for leukemia that are out of your control, as well as the ones that you might be able to influence....

Despite their reputation as self-sufficient and sometimes stubborn animals, cats can obey quite complex commands and some appear to relish the stimulation that training provides. You do have to make allowances for their independent nature, though. “Training a cat is a little bit more difficult than training a dog, as humans are a little less important to them,” cat behavior expert Celia Haddon told Newsweek. “They have tested out cat training in cat shelters and found that the cats really enjoy it....

Chief Rosanne Casimir of the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation in British Columbia said the remains of 215 children were confirmed this month with the help of ground-penetrating radar. The bodies were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, which was the largest residential school in the country. The National Truth and Reconciliation Commission said the practice of the schools was to not return the bodies of children who died to their communities....

Walid Regragui’s side were deserved 2-0 winners over Belgium following their opening draw with Croatia and are in prime position to progress. Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies made history by scoring Canada’s first World Cup goal last time out, but John Herdman’s entertaining side went down 4-1 to the 2018 runners-up and are playing only for pride after two defeats from two. Below are the confirmed lineups for both teams based on the latest news leading up to the match....

Les Rouges can secure a place in next year’s World Cup with a win over Panama plus a Costa Rica result of any kind against Trinidad & Tobago. Canada was forced to grind out a win against Trinidad & Tobago in the opener but managed to wear down the opponent and pour it on late in an eventual 6-0 win. The Group B leaders led just 1-0 at halftime, with all five other goals scored in the final 23 minutes, after head coach Beverly Priestman brought on a wave of substitutes....

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the USA rattled off five unanswered goals over the final 40 minutes to grab the win to remain perfect at the tournament. Megan Keller and Kelly Pannek scored in the second period to tie the game heading into the final frame. In the third, Lacy Eden scored early to give the Americans their first lead of the game before Kendall Coyne Schofield doubled the lead....