You might not think about how you place your arm when getting a blood pressure check, but it turns out it can make a big difference! A recent study showed that people had higher systolic blood pressure readings when their arms were hanging by their sides or on their laps compared to when they were s
A year ago, Hamas militants stormed the Nova music festival in Israel. To honor those who lost their lives, a memorial was held at the same spot this past Monday. The memorial began with a song that had played during last year's attack. It was abruptly stopped to mark the moment of the tragedy. Fami
Imagine waking up to the sight of the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, spending your day exploring the great outdoors, and ending it with a relaxing round of golf. Welcome to The Preserve in Genoa, Nevada—a place where rural serenity meets urban convenience. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada
Ever wondered what a multi-talented actress does in her free time? Meet Madelaine Petsch, who's not just an actress but also a travel enthusiast. Despite her busy schedule on the hit show "Riverdale," she finds time to explore new places and cultures. Her love for reading keeps her creative juices f
In Massachusetts, things aren’t looking great for school test scores. According to recent results, students are still far behind where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. The tests are called MCAS, and while science scores saw a small boost, English and math scores aren’t improving much. The
Scientists at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute are collecting ticks to learn more about these pesky creatures and the diseases they carry. So far, over 5,000 ticks have been submitted by the public through a research study called TICK Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS). This time of year, you
For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal
The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s
Yesterday was a big day for high school sports in the area. Let's start with boys soccer, where Cathedral crushed Melrose 5-1. Jacob Oliver was on fire, scoring three goals for the Crusaders. Mason Layne and Matt Primus also found the net. The undefeated team will take on Minnewaska tomorrow at Whit
Michael Dukakis, known for his commitment to the Democratic Party, found himself taken aback by some of the policies and characteristics of a Republican President. The president in question was none other than Calvin Coolidge. Despite their differing political views, Dukakis couldn't help but admire
