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Nov 22 2024LIFESTYLE

Why Rich Childless Couples Are Living Large

Meet the DINKs – dual income, no kids couples who are splurging on luxury vacations and dining out. With a median net worth of nearly $400, 000, they're living what feels like a 1% lifestyle. A recent survey shows they spend four times more on eating out and double on vacations compared to other Ame

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Safer Eats: A New Approach in Ouagadougou

Street food is a quick bite enjoyed by many in cities, but it can also be a health hazard, especially in less wealthy countries. In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, a study looked into how teaching chicken sellers about food safety could improve things. The program taught vendors about cleanliness and gav

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Seniors Sit Less: A Guide to Setting Goals and Staying Active

Ever wondered how seniors manage to reduce their sitting time and stay active? Researchers delved into a specific program designed to help older adults cut down on sitting. They focused on three key aspects: how well the program was followed, if participants were happy with it, and the strategies th

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Nov 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Morning TV Gets a Shocking Dose of Celeb Swearing

This week, morning TV shows got a bit more colorful than usual, thanks to some unexpected profanity from celebrities. It all started when "Great British Bake Off" judge Prue Leith dropped a surprising swear word on "Live with Kelly and Mark. " She wasn't done alone, as Richard Gere and Cher also let

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Kids and TV: The Tasty Trick Behind Philippine Ads

Did you know that Filipino kids watch a ton of TV? A recent study checked out the ads shown on the top three kids' channels during school hours and after school. They wanted to see what kinds of food ads were being shown. Spoiler alert: it wasn't always healthy stuff! The study found that many food

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Workout Equalizers: How We Measure Exercise Intensity

Ever wondered how to gauge the effort you put into your resistance training? Two common methods take the spotlight: counting the total weight lifted or tracking sets until failure. Both methods aim to balance the "dose" of exercise between sessions. But, which method truly captures the intensity of

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Nov 21 2024SCIENCE

Muscles Remember HIIT: A Genetic Trick

Ever wondered if your muscles have a memory? Well, they do! Scientists found that muscles remember high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This means that even if you stop HIIT for a while, your muscles still remember the workouts. You might be thinking, "How did they figure this out? " The resear

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Predicting Health: The Power of Polygenic Models

Polygenic prediction models are becoming a big deal in the medical world. What's the fuss about? Well, these models use lots of genes to predict a person's risk for certain diseases. For example, if you're worried about heart disease, a doctor can now look at many genes in your body and say, "Hey, y

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Nov 21 2024SPORTS

Steelers vs. Browns: A Quick Chat with the Enemy

The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) are riding high after knocking off the Baltimore Ravens to secure sole possession of first place in their division. This week, they face the Cleveland Browns (2-8) on Thursday Night Football. To get some insights, we talked to Chris Pokorny from Dawgs By Nature. Here's

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Nov 21 2024CRIME

Parent's Role in Teen Shooter Case: What You Need to Know

Colin Gray, father of the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, has pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the deadly shooting last September. His attorney, Jimmy Berry, entered the plea on Gray's behalf, waiving a formal arraignment. Gray faces serious charges, including second-degree murder and

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