The underdiagnosed condition that could raise your risk of heart disease — and the quick ankle test to catch it

Time for a heart-to-heart. When we think of cardiovascular disease, we might associate conditions like irregular heartbeat or heart failure with plaque buildup in the heart’s arteries. It’s also widely known now that women and men experience different heart attack symptoms. However, an overlooked condition — especially in women — can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. Plaque can accumulate anywhere throughout the body, including the legs and ankles, leading to a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD). Buildup in the legs, pelvic area and arms blocks or narrows arteries, limiting blood flow and causing symptoms like leg…

These 7 common daily habits might be hurting your eye health: doctor

As Americans live longer, experts say everyday habits may be taking a toll on eye health earlier than expected. Dr. Douglas Lazzaro, professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, warned that several everyday habits may be silently affecting eye health. Age-related eye conditions include glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve,…

Bears Super Bowl champ in ugly incident with security at Jets game

Former Bears linebacker Otis Wilson allegedly scuffled with a female security worker at Soldier Field after Chicago’s 23-12 win against the Jets on Sunday, according to the Chicago Sun Times, which said multiple employees were witnesses. The incident began when the 69-year-old Wilson was told he could not take an…

Why Giants didn’t use the ‘J.J. McCarthy package’ after manipulating roster

The “J.J. McCarthy Package” existed but was never used. The Giants manipulated their special teams Sunday so they could have three quarterbacks — starter Jameis Winston, backup Jake Haener elevated from the practice squad and the newly acquired McCarthy — active on their 46-man game-day roster. By activating McCarthy instead…

Google’s AI search engine poses ‘unacceptable risks for kids’: bombshell report

Features of Google’s AI-powered search engine “create unacceptable risks for kids” – including failing to detect when they are showing signs of eating disorders or even suicide, according to a bombshell investigation by Common Sense Media. Tests revealed that Google’s AI-generated answers “missed clear signs of suicidal ideation” and sometimes…

Aaron Donald’s wife drops cryptic 4-word message amid Rams comeback frenzy

Aaron Donald’s possible Rams return has reached the point where even his own wife is apparently learning new details about her husband’s next move. As speculation swirls around the retired defensive tackle returning to Los Angeles, Donald’s wife, Erica, offered a four-word response Tuesday on X. “I’m learning so much…

The keto diet might increase your small intestine cancer risk: study

Keto, a diet that emphasizes cutting down carbs and sugar, has been used for some 50 years as a way for folks to lose weight fast. Significant weight loss could help prevent cancer. Recent research even showed keto might help treat it too, by starving existing cancer cells of the…

Dating app adds wingman feature to help singles weed out potential creeps

Hinge on Wednesday launched a new feature called Friend’s Take, allowing friends and family members to leave testimonials on their loved one’s dating profiles – bringing wingmen into the digital age. If you’ve ever enlisted a friend for advice in building your profile, now they can participate directly in the…

Scientists may have found a way to make pastries healthier — without sacrificing taste

A healthier version of the classic sausage roll could eventually become a reality as Scottish researchers develop a plant-based alternative to traditional pastry fats.Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, recently reached a new milestone toward making a healthier sausage roll without sacrificing flaky pastry by moving their experiment from…

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