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Getty ImagesSitting for long periods of time can have serious health effects (Credit: Getty Images)For most of us, sitting is a part of everyday life: at the office, on the move, at home… However, prolonged sitting, coupled with impaired vascular function, increases the risk of serious health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.In 1953, epidemiologist Jeremy Morris discovered that a London bus driver More than twice as likely Bus drivers are at high risk of developing coronary artery disease.Given that the two groups of workers are demographically similar (in terms of age, gender, and income range), why…

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of some of the Democratic Party’s top donors, strengthening her position as the front-runner to win the party’s nomination after Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race.Biden’s decision came after several party leaders and donors made clear their support for Harris, according to three people who spoke with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Harris on Monday, as did Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who are seen as possible vice…

South African actress Esta Terblanche, who starred in the hit soap opera “All My Children” for many years, has passed away, her publicist and manager said.She was 51 years old. Terreblanche spokeswoman Lisa Rodrigo said: Facebook”It is with great sadness that I announce that my friend and client, Esta Terblanche, passed away Thursday from natural causes. Autopsy report is pending,” he wrote.”I am still in shock and it is hard to process. Esta was a beautiful soul inside and out. I am proud to have known and worked with her. There is much more to come,” she wrote. “May she…

Adidas has apologised for any “adverse impact” its products may have had. Munich Olympics themed advertisement She spoke about the impact the controversial campaign had on Bella Hadid and other models who appeared in it. “Our recent SL72 campaign continues to draw connections to the tragic accident at the Munich Olympics,” the footwear brand said in a statement on Sunday. From TMZ. “Those connections were unintended and we apologize for any upset or pain caused to communities around the world.” Adidas has apologized to Bella Hadid after she came under fire for her participation in a recent campaign. GC Image…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday warned of a multistate outbreak of deadly Listeria bacteria linked to deli meat. In an investigation notice, the center said two people have died and at least 28 have been hospitalized. But the CDC said the true number of cases may be higher than reported because some people may have mild symptoms and not have been tested for Listeria. There is also a lag between when cases are reported and when scientists link them to ongoing investigations. Seven cases have been reported in New York, six in Maryland, two each…

Widely followed growth investors added to some of their out-of-favor holdings on Friday. Cathie Wood may or may not be a fan of playground equipment, but there’s no denying that she’s always had her eye on slides. The founder, CEO and stock picker at ARK Invest has a habit of buying up stocks that have fallen out of favor, and she did just that on the final trading day of last week. Ark bought just three shares on Friday, adding to its existing holdings. CrowdStrike Holdings (CRWD -12.28%), Okro (Okro 2.09%)and GitLab (GTLB -1.49%)CrowdStrike plunged 11% after suffering a serious…

Netflix is ​​for movies and TV, Game Pass is for video games, right? Easy. I don’t expect to be able to read e-books via a Spotify subscription, and I don’t expect Hello Fresh to send me movies. That’s why I always forget that Netflix already has a ton of games (96!) with another 80 in development.This narrative adventure about teenage dinosaurs on the brink of extinction is all too realAs discovered by EurogamerNetflix recently Earnings Report (pdf) The company says it has more than 80 new games in development, planning to release one per month over the next six and…

Expanding / A file photo shows a Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida on May 6.SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket The upper stage failed during the flight.This prevented the rocket from putting the 20 Starlink satellites into the proper orbit: the satellites were released at a lower altitude than expected (about 135 km above the Earth’s surface) and encountered atmospheric resistance, which ultimately caused them to burn up as they re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere. Typically after a launch failure, a rocket is grounded for several months while engineers and technicians sift through available data and debris to…

Don’t worry, scientists say they may have discovered a way to prevent arrhythmia. Excessive alcohol consumptionThis phenomenon is common around Christmas time and is known as “holiday heart syndrome.” They will present their research this week at the American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Drinking too much alcohol (5 drinks within 2 hours for men and 4 drinks within 2 hours for women) can cause arrhythmia. H_Ko – stock.adobe.com “Around the holidays, celebrations occur in a short period of time and often involve heavy drinking.” Lead researcher Saugat Canal explained:Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Ohio State University. “Unfortunately, this can cause…

Alexis Smith, who was crowned Miss Kansas 2024 in June, spoke about her experience with domestic violence during her final interview at the competition.She shared the video more than a month after Smith won the coveted title on June 8. On social media The pageant highlighted her response to a question about her vision as the next ambassador for the Miss Kansas organization. In her response, she said her abuser was in the audience.”My vision as the next Miss Kansas is to end unhealthy and abusive relationships,” she began. “In fact, some of you in this audience will have seen…