Most U.S. adults have a “heart age” older than their chronological age because of factors like lifestyle and heart disease. Northwestern University’s online tool calculates heart age using health data such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Observational data showed gaps in heart and chronological ages based on education and race. You know how many birthdays you’ve had. But how …
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Olympians Kenneth Rooks and James Corrigan will headline a collection of current and former BYU athletes who will compete in the USA outdoor national track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, July 31-Aug 3. The top three finishers in each event will represent the U.S. at the world track championships later in the summer. As has been the case for …
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If the 13 minutes of BYU’s first practice of 2025 preseason training camp that media members were able to watch on Wednesday are any indication, it is going to be a legitimate three-man derby for the starting quarterback position in Provo the next few weeks. In other words, true freshman Bear Bachmeier was right in there in the mix with …
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WASHINGTON — Republicans could lose millions of dollars in ad revenue due to a new Apple software update that implements message filtering capabilities designed to crack down on spam and unwanted messages. The latest update, rolled out in Apple’s iOS 26, would target political messages by sending them to a separate inbox without any alerts or notifications, the National Republican …
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Lymphedema, a condition of chronic swelling often after cancer treatment, affects 10 million Americans. Risk of lymphedema varies greatly based on the type of cancer. Treating lymphedema requires intensive daily care, and may include massages and wearing compression garments. It started as a swollen arch on her foot and Ashley Hodges, 60, of Fruitland, Utah, could not figure out how …
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Research suggests walking 7,000 steps daily offers the same health benefits as 10,000 steps. Walking a minimum of 7,000 steps can minimize the risk of early death by 47%. Increasing from 2,000 to 4,000 daily steps is linked to significant health gains. Take a walk, 10,000-step goal. A new study says you might be too demanding when it comes to …
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The rate of sexually transmitted disease has risen significantly in the past decade. The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 Americans have an STD at any given time. Chlamydia is the most prevalent STD, with more than 1.6 million new cases in 2023. The rate of sexually transmitted infections has risen significantly in the last decade, with close to 2.5 …
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In-N-Out Burger may have gotten its start in California but its owner has decided it’s time for a move. In an appearance on the “Relatable” podcast released Friday, Lynsi Snyder said she is shifting the burger chain’s headquarters to the suburbs outside Nashville, Tennessee. “We’re building an office in Franklin,” she said. “I’m actually moving out there.” This move isn’t …
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Jake Retzlaff has found his next school. The former BYU quarterback has verbally committed to transfer to Tulane, the Deseret News has confirmed. The news was first reported Monday by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Special Collector’s Issue: “1984: The Year BYU was Second to None” Get an inclusive look inside BYU Football’s 1984 National Championship season. Sources: Former BYU quarterback Jake …
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A person died from plague in Coconino County for the first time in nearly 20 years. Pneumonic plague is caused by bacteria carried by species like rats and prairie dogs. Pneumonic and bubonic plague transmission and symptoms vary. Pneumonic plague killed a resident of northern Arizona, who died in the emergency room at Flagstaff Medical Center. No information on age, …
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