DETROIT – How do you take your blood pressure the right way? There are some simple steps to make sure you aren’t one of the many getting unreliable results. A new study reveals many people may be checking their blood pressure incorrectly. The research, published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, reviewed more than 1,000 online images …
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In the US, about 41 percent of the population is overweight or obese; and about 20 percent of Americans are on a diet in a bid to lose that weight or keep their trim figure. Long before the advent of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, people turned to strict diets to drop pounds, and dieting in the Western world, …
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Why do health stories about food and cancer grab so much attention? Because they offer an enticing promise: that a single item on your plate, or even a sudden change in what you crave, might hold the key to spotting disease early. It’s a compelling idea, but in reality, the science of appetite, taste, and cancer is far messier than …
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Markets sold off worldwide after President Trump announced plans to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and threatened steep tariffs on China, raising fears about Fed independence and the dollar’s role as a reserve currency. S&P futures were down this morning. However some hopes emerged as investors focused on the Fed’s institutional strength. There was a global selloff in the markets …
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Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When the dog does something unspeakable to the couch cover or the kids leave their soiled gym clothes hiding in a bag until 20 minutes before bed on Sunday night, you need your washing machine to perform perfectly. In …
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Every podcaster agrees that getting on top of the charts is good: for discovery, for brand partnerships, for bragging rights. But most are in the dark about the various methodologies behind the charts on platforms such as Apple and Spotify. In general, there’s a consensus that the rankings are not indicative of a show’s success or overall audience. All of …
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Microsoft has revealed that Windows 11 version 24H2 is now the most reliable version of Windows ever made, with unexpected restarts at an all time low compared to the latest version of Windows 10. In a blog post detailing the latest changes coming to the BSOD screen, the company says unexpected restarts are down 24%. “We’re also proud to share …
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Zoom image will be displayed (Image credit: NASA) By now, I have a pretty reliable method for gauging whether the scientific study of the new interstellar object 3I/ATLAS went viral. When the carpenter that fixes the porch at my home or the mechanic that changes the oil in my wife’s car, both ask my wife with great interest for the …
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If you’re not already as excited as I am about next year’s Galaxy S26 Edge, the latest word around the Twittersphere (or is it the Xsphere now?) could radically change that with just a number… or two. You know how a typically very trustworthy mobile industry insider encouragingly (but vaguely) claimed that the S25 Edge’s sequel would pack a larger …
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