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Members of the Bolivarian militia participate in a military deployment in support of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sept. 23. Maduro announced he is considering declaring a “state of external commotion” to deal with “aggressions” from the United States. Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images Amid a wave of …

Magnesium supplements are everywhere – lined up on pharmacy shelves and promoted on wellness blogs and social media. Maybe you have a friend or family member who swears a daily tablet will help everything, from better sleep to alleviating muscle cramps. But do you really need one? Or it is just marketing hype? What is magnesium and why do we …

Earlier this year, I somehow performed a comedy of errors that left me stranded on the side of a busy Interstate with a U-Haul truck stuck in mud and a Ford F-350 Super Duty stuck helplessly on the highway shoulder. My original error? I left the fob on the cowling ahead of the windshield, and it launched off the truck …

When it comes to saving Earth from a potential doomsday rock, knowing where to hit it and how it spins could make all the difference. Two new studies presented last month at the Europlanet Science Congress in Helsinki may have just given scientists both answers. In one study, researchers led by Wen-Han Zhou of the University of Tokyo used data …

credit: Canva For heart health, one needs to be concerned with what we are eating as well as drinking. The arteries, that carry oxygen, promote blood circulation, can accumulate plaque over time, known as atherosclerosis. The accumulation of this cholesterol, fat or calcium, can clog the arteries, elevate blood pressure, can lead to a heart stroke or disease. While no …

Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure — a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But it gets worse: Hypertension also increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. And heart disease, stroke, and dementia are the first-, fourth- and sixth-leading causes of death in the U.S., respectively. Unfortunately, only one-in-four people with a history …

Essay | The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia  The Wall Street Journal Brain health: 10 simple steps you should take to improve brain function  Times of India Want to slow aging in your brain? A new study finds lifestyle changes could be key to keeping brain young  KHOU I’m a neuroscientist. Here’s how to maintain good cognitive health at any age  The Independent …

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Scott Olson / Getty Images Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has weighed in with a scorching proposal to confront one of the most existential employment issues of our time: AI automation. A long-time advocate for labor rights, Sanders recently released a report about the impact AI could have on jobs over the next decade. …

Apple has quietly added a protective silicone ring to its in-store MagSafe charging stands following reports of marks appearing on some iPhone 17 series display models, according to Consomac. The apparent move comes after Apple last month confirmed that worn MagSafe chargers in retail stores were causing what appeared to be scratches on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 …

Osteoporosis is a major cause of fractures, disability and loss of independence in older adults. Smoking weakens the bones by disrupting their natural remodeling process and slowing healing. The earlier you adopt bone-healthy habits, the stronger and more resilient your skeleton will be. Staying active and independent well into the future starts with strong bones. Your skeleton does more than …