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(BPT) - Do you snore? You may be tempted to dismiss it as an annoying but nonserious condition. You may even have a family history of snoring or think of it as an unavoidable side effect of aging. However, snoring is often the first sign of sleep apnea.

Unlock better sleep: Treatments to overcome sleep apnea

Huxley Medica has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its chest-worn, sleep apnea diagnostic patch, SANSA. With this clearance, Huxley Medical can move forward to market its device. The patch is an at-home, single-point-of-skin-contact diagnostic device. Unlike current patches, rings, watches, or finger probes, SANSA does not require additional...

FDA Clears At-Home Sleep Apnea Test Patch

The “MisinfoNation” series returns with a new chapter in Donie O’Sullivan’s investigation into the pervasive surge of misinformation targeting American elections. Tune into “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” on Sunday, August 11 at 8pm ET/PT.

Listen to what Trump supporter says will happen if he loses in November

The New Republic

Nicknaming President Joe Biden “Sleepy Joe” doesn’t seem to be looking so good for Donald Trump now that he’s the old man in the race.A Morning Consult poll published Monday revealed that voters are suddenly viewing Trump as the decrepit candidate after Biden dropped his campaign. Americans are apparently far more likely to describe Vice President Kamala Harris as healthy, mentally fit, and a strong leader than the 78-year-old Republican presidential nominee.According to the poll, 71 percent of respondents agreed that Harris was “in good health,” while 52 percent said the same about Trump—6 percent fewer than believed the same...

Trump Just Got an Embarrassing Wake-Up Call From a Stunning New Poll

New York Post

An avocado a day keeps the doctor away.

New research has found that eating one avocado every single day is associated with health benefits, including improved sleep and diet quality.

“We do know from prior work that avocado intake is linked to lowered risk of cardiovascular disease,” Penn State University postdoctoral scholar Dr. Janhavi J. Damani, who was involved in the study, told Healio.

The research, presented recently at the conference Nutrition 2024 in Chicago, builds upon past studies that examined the health benefits of avocado, suggesting that avocadoes can “improve cardiovascular risk factors by reducing total cholesterol and LDL-C without adversely affecting body...

Eating this one fruit every day leads to better sleep, heart health: new research

The US Sun

PUZZLE solvers have been challenged to crack this unique optical illusion that has baffled the minds of many. Only those with the IQ of a top professor can spot the hidden monkey in under seven seconds. And you must bring out your A-game to crack this challenge otherwise it will leave you pulling your hair […]

Everyone can see the pouncing lion – but only those with the IQ of a top professor can see the monkey in just 7 seconds

One of my beige flags is that I get excited about a good kitchen tool and even more excited about a great bargain! While browsing Dollar Tree for some birthday party supplies, I wandered down the kitchen supplies aisle (and, if I’m being honest, the pantry aisle, office supplies aisle, cleaning supplies aisle, and the beauty aisle, too!).

This $1.25 Dollar Tree Find Is a Copycat of a $25 Crate & Barrel Product

LiveScience

Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods of low oxygen.

'Love hormone' oxytocin may be missing link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Several photos have been circulating online purporting to show Olympic swimmers wearing swimsuits with the message "Not a dude!" crudely emblazoned on their crotches to protest the participation of transgender athletes in the Paris Olympic games. These posts appeared online on July 28 and August 2. However, it turns out...

No, Olympic swimmers weren’t wearing swimsuits emblazoned with a transphobic message

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The Independent

 Vice President Kamala Harris pushed back against pro-Palestine protesters in Detroit, her first major hurdle amid an otherwise positive rollout of her presidential campaign. Harris was visiting Detroit as part of a tour with her newly-minted running mate Tim Walz. The two had held a large and raucous outdoor rally in Eau Claire, Wisconsin earlier in the day.But Michigan, which has a large Arab-American population located in Dearborn outside of Detroit, has long been a hotbed of criticism for the Biden administration’s support for Israel in its war against Gaza.  Earlier this year, roughly 13 percent of the...

Kamala Harris slams protesters disrupting Detroit rally: ‘If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that’

Four years after SARS-CoV2 sparked a devastating global pandemic, U.S. health officials now consider COVID-19 an endemic disease. "At this point, COVID-19 can be described as endemic throughout the world," Aron Hall, the deputy director for science at the CDC's coronavirus and other respiratory viruses division, told NPR in an interview.

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means

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Capital Chronicles

Disclaimer: This content aims to entertain and inform, drawing from research and detailed observation of astrological patterns to offer valuable insights. Hey Aries! You’re like a rock in the stormy seas of life. Whether you’re playing the role of a hero, a mentor, or just navigating daily challenges, you handle it all with confidence. You’ve faced tough situations head-on and learned from each one, which has made you braver over time. You know that life can throw you curveballs, but you always rise to the occasion. You’re not afraid of challenges because you understand that overcoming them is what makes life rich and fulfilling.

4 Calm Zodiac Signs Who Keep Their Cool in Any Situation

Well+Good

On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

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Age should never dictate your style, whether we’re referring to clothes, hair, or makeup. If you feel your most confident self with super-long hair and you are past the age where it is no longer recommended to sport super-long hair, don’t give others’ tips a moment of attention. If, however, you feel like your current hair style or haircut isn’t serving you, and you can’t figure out why, it could be because it isn’t making the most of your hair how it is at this moment in time.

9 Worst Hairstyles Older Women Should Avoid Because They Draw Attention To Bald Spots And Thinning, Stylists Warn

Study shows patients 80 years and older with atrial fibrillation treated with a lower dose of edoxaban experienced fewer major gastrointestinal bleeding events for each additional ischemic stroke. Patients aged 80 years and above with atrial fibrillation (AF) may gain a benefit from treatment with lower-dose anticoagulants regardless of existing...

Phase III Trial Shows Older Patients with Atrial Fibrillation May Benefit From Lower-Dose Anticoagulants

Hearing that your heart is enlarged can be terrifying…but it doesn’t have to be. Many people with enlarged hearts can stabilize their health through medication, lifestyle changes and sometimes surgery, says cardiologist Jie Yang, MD. Understanding this condition will help you and your doctor decide on an appropriate treatment plan.

Enlarged Heart: Symptoms and Causes

Taste of Country

A woman was "served" papers notifying her that she will no longer have a "husband in the next 30 days" as football season approaches. Haven Presley shared a video on TikTok, reading the "contract" her husband gave her, explaining why he would soon be MIA. "Football season is a wonderful...

Woman ‘Served’ Papers Notifying Her She Will No Longer Have a ‘Husband’ as NFL Season Nears

As a professional recipe developer, I've always been methodical about how I approach cooking. For example, the vegetables need to be cut in a particular way to maximize flavor in each bite; X ingredient needs to go in before Y ingredient to build the flavor in just the right way. And my husband will tell you that when he's cooking, I tend to hover and give lots of "suggestions."

The $1.05 ALDI Find So Good I Buy 6 at a Time

Snopes

The claim about the two actors appeared numerous times throughout 2024.

Fact Check: Mark Wahlberg Declined To Work with Tom Hanks, Called Him a 'Woke Creep'?

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Beyond CPAP: Future Sleep Apnea Treatments Could Revolutionize Nighttime Health

Snoring is routinely a nuisance, particularly for people who share a bed with a light sleeper. For some, though, snoring can be a sign of a...

Beyond CPAP: Future Sleep Apnea Treatments Could Revolutionize Nighttime Health

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