For the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) is adding sleep to its list of factors used to quantify cardiovascular health. The AHA’s review, published in the journal Circulation, shows that sleep has both direct and indirect impacts on heart health. The researchers recommend tailoring how long you sleep to your age in order to avoid severe health consequences. The Older You Get, the Less Sleep You Need The review looked at health records from more than 23,000 participants ages 2 to 79....

Multiple Myeloma First-Line Treatment Many different treatment options are now available for multiple myeloma. If you are relatively young and otherwise healthy, you might choose a more aggressive treatment regimen. If you are older or have multiple health conditions, you might try to control the disease as best as possible with a slightly less aggressive approach while prioritizing your quality of life. Although statistics can help a person come to grips with the disease and their future, no individual is a statistic....

Since there are many different signs and they may be subtle, diagnosis can be challenging. It may involve everything from function and blood tests, as well as those assessing nerve and pulmonary function. Self-Checks Because of its often subtle, fluctuating symptoms, MG is notoriously difficult to diagnose. Typically, symptom onset is rapid, and severity can vary, with most people reporting that they feel stronger in the morning and weaker as the day goes on....

Lima is a 21-year-old Brooklyn native majoring in journalism at Baruch College in New York. She is Latina. She’s a registered Democrat–and no relation to the Brazilian supermodel of the same name. Next November Lima will cast her first vote for president. She might vote in the New York Democratic primary on Feb. 5, too. Barack Obama really wants Lima’s vote. In fact, he wants it–and the votes of her 18- to 29-year-old peers–so badly that on Thursday evening, after enduring New York’s arduous permit process and dispatching volunteers with tickets to Lima’s college (and other campuses in New York), Obama closed off Washington Square Park, 9....

But while such a move would be viewed as awesome in almost any other context imaginable, it created headaches for LSU’s well-paid administrators and the NCAA’s well-paid sanction assigners. Because in the world of college athletics, compensation for winning a championship game that generated millions of dollars for their institution is a huge no-no. Even for players such as wide receiver Justin Jefferson, a junior who is expected to enter the 2020 NFL Draft....

The standard price for a car rental ranges from $30-50 a day on the low end to $140-150 a day on the high end. It all depends on where you are and how much demand there is. [2] X Research source You can try to explain that you’re responsible and have never been in an accident, but it’s not likely to get you anywhere. These policies are pretty set in stone for the folks working at the car rental counter....

Modric is still playing at an extremely high level, carrying his country to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the second time. He’s also a star for Los Blancos in midfield, the Spanish club still unable to find anyone to match him, despite his advanced age. A playmaker of exceptional talent, Modric’s vision and passing range makes him one of the most prolific and valuable midfielders around the globe....

Instead, the Magic defied those expectations and took Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the top selection. Orlando’s front office executed what ESPN’s NBA Draft coverage described as a “stealth operation,” and Banchero going No. 1 overall even surprised sports bettors. That said, there were at least inklings that Banchero might not be as far from being the No. 1 overall selection as the odds indicated. MORE: Grading the performance of all 30 teams during the 2022 NBA Draft...

Replacing frogs with humans and pixels for real life, Frogger has been adapted and enhanced on Peacock. The streaming service launches its new energetic game show today with fantastical courses, celebrity hosts and a grand cash prize. Let’s take a look at how the team at Peacock turned a classic arcade game into a crazy, exhausting and dynamic assault course. What does Frogger on Peacock look like? The concept of Frogger remains the same as the original game—get from one side to the other....

Since dander is shed from an animal’s body, you can be exposed to it without even touching an animal. All you have to do is come in contact with something an animal has slept on, played with, or otherwise come in contact with themselves. Symptoms of Reactions to Dander If you have asthma, you can develop a variety of respiratory effects in response to animal dander. You may notice symptoms immediately after exposure or you may begin to develop the effects hours afterward....

Petechiae often appear in clusters and may look like a rash. They can happen to anyone, but are most common in children. In order for the spots to be considered petechiae, they must be smaller than two millimeters wide. There are several possible causes of petechiae, including straining, medications, infections, or other medical conditions. Treatment for petechiae involves treating the underlying cause. Petechiae may resolve on their own or may be a sign of a serious health condition....

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared in person on the East Coast to receive the Ripple of Hope award from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights even as Meghan’s Archetypes podcast on Spotify won a People’s Choice Award closer to home in California. The laureate sparked controversy after Kerry Kennedy told a magazine it was in recognition of the Sussexes’ actions regarding racism allegations they leveled at the monarchy....

The prince and Meghan Markle’s lawyers last week accused the BBC of libel over a story about the name they gave their baby daughter Lilibet, born earlier this month. Britain’s most famous broadcaster on Wednesday ran a quote from a “palace source” saying Elizabeth was “never asked” for permission to use her childhood nickname. The couple’s spokesperson said in a statement Harry had told his grandmother of their intentions and they would not have proceeded if she had not been supportive....

The Australian actress plays Sheila Rubin, a housewife who escapes her humdrum life by discovering the rising trend of aerobics and health culture. Rory Scovel co-stars as her husband Danny, while Geoffrey Arend, Paul Sparks and Della Saba also appear. Now it’s been confirmed that Byrne and her character Sheila will be back for more episodes, let’s take a look at how season 1 could end, setting up the second season....

The Portugal captain signed for United from Sporting Lisbon shortly after he had impressed in a preseason friendly clash against the Red Devils. And Ronaldo has explained how Ferguson requested to speak to the winger after the game, inviting him to meet his squad in the locker room. He said, as quoted by Sky Sports: “The first game that I played against Manchester United was an unbelievable game. It was the perfect night, the perfect night....

Blood Vessel Constriction One way is that it affects blood vessels. Smoking may constrict and/or lead to the degeneration of arteries that supply the vertebrae with blood. According to Dr. Jennifer Solomon, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, “When you decrease the blood supply you decrease the oxygen and nutrients to these living structures. This, in turn, leads to degeneration and pain.” Increased Spinal Fracture Risk “Back pain and fractures from osteoporosis are big issues in people who smoke,” observed Dr....

(I’ll post the best of your campaign strategies in just a few.) Damn you, NBC-Universal. Or should I say “Sheinhardt Wig Company.” No more Fey on the YouTube, so try this link for your fix.

The franchise second baseman has been with Houston since the days of back-to-back 100-loss seasons, and now that they are annual title contenders, he’s showing his immense baseball talent on the national stage. Altuve defies the typical characteristics of star players. Mike Trout, Ronald Acuña Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Shohei Ohtani and many of the game’s best players are all above 6-foot. Altuve? Not so much....

In the original trial, five Treblinka survivors identified Demjanjuk as the guard who had hacked at victims with a sword as they filed into the carbon-monoxide chambers. But Demjanjuk’s son later unearthed contradictory testimony from 37 Red Army troops who had served as Nazi death-camp guards after being taken prisoner. Soviet archives revealed that under interrogation after the war they had identified Ivan the Terrible as Ivan Marchenko, a man nine years older than Demjanjuk....

And what did they find? Something that would help them in the next race, not in races months from now. MORE: Is a Hendrick-Keselowski reunion possible? | Johnson, Knaus stick together | Phoenix schedule There’s something about starting from the beginning that can help turn a good car into a great car. And the Hendrick Motorsports team, one with Johnson that had won six titles in the eight years from 2006-2013, got a reminder of that....