Climbing stairs linked to dramatically lower risk of dying from heart disease

A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly from heart disease — no gym membership required. People who climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of dying from any cause than those who didn’t, according to an analysis led by researchers at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. People who climbed the stairs were less likely to develop major cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure, UEA further reported. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide…

Jaxson Dart scare brings familiar Giants concern into John Harbaugh era

On the glorious first day that he would coach the New York Football Giants, John Harbaugh learned he is not immune to the concussion police who continue to surveil his new franchise quarterback.  Down went Jaxson Dart, and hard, on his back. Hearts raced all across MetLife Stadium and beyond. …

Dodgers unveil Shohei Ohtani pitching timeline after first mound session

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is making progress in a return to the rotation. Ohtani threw his first bullpen in nearly a month on Friday and the next step for the right-hander will be another bullpen session and a live batting practice if all goes accordingly, manager Dave…

Acting Navy secretary salutes Lincoln crew amid mental health crisis reports

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao is saluting the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier after lawmakers raised concerns about conditions during its long deployment — saying nobody died from a “small number” of mental health crises on board. “The USS Abraham Lincoln crushed their deployment and will return…

Bo Bichette leads revived Mets offense with five-hit effort

PITTSBURGH — Bo Bichette drew a fifth inning walk for his only plate appearance Sunday without a hit. “We’ll give him one more,” interim manager Andy Green joked after the 11-1 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park. “He had five and I think he shouldn’t have walked and set…

Masterminds behind California Forever plea for Gavin Newsom’s help

The billionaires behind a proposed California utopian city are making a last-ditch push for Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers to clear hurdles they say are standing in the way of the massive project. California Forever, a proposed new community on 25,000 acres in Solano County, wants the state to approve…

Joe Burrow, Olivia Ponton spotted sharing a moment after Bengals practice

Joe Burrow’s latest romantic link was spotted supporting the quarterback ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. In a video shared on X by Bengals reporter Mike Petraglia, model and the host of “Booked, Blonde & Busy” Olivia Ponton and Burrow are seen sitting together on the field after Cincinnati wrapped…

Lions swiftly sign veteran quarterback after Teddy Bridgewater’s stunning exit

The Lions have moved quickly to address their suddenly thin quarterback room, signing veteran Josh Dobbs after Teddy Bridgewater unexpectedly decided to step away from football. Dobbs is joining the Lions on a one-year contract worth $1.425 million, with $475,000 guaranteed, according to reports from NFL Network. The move gives…

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