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RELATED: If You Notice This at Night, Your Heart Disease Risk Is Doubled. A June 30 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association analyzed the risk of dying from heart disease based on different types of diets. The researchers for the study used data on more than 21,000 people 45 years or older from 2003 to 2007, where participants were asked about their eating patterns. Participants were tested for cardiovascular disease events every six months and more than 400 sudden cardiac deaths occurred during the study period....

RELATED: Eating This One Thing Can Cut Your Cancer Risk in Half, New Study Says. If you’re an avid tomato-eater, you may be doing wonders for your health. A 2012 study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, highlighted the beneficial health properties of tomatoes in relation to stroke risk. The researchers for the study analyzed more than 1,000 men in Finland between the ages of 46 and 65 for an average of 12 years—during which 67 men ended up having a stroke....

The Oscar-nominated Page, who starred in the films Juno and Inception and is currently on the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, came out as transgender and non-binary in an open letter on Monday. “I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot,” the message begins. “I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life....

But Britney hasn’t spoken in court herself until now. On Wednesday, June 23, she gave a 24-minute testimony to a probate judge to request that the conservatorship end “without having to be evaluated.” Britney also made several claims about her dad and other unnamed family members in her testimony. “I would honestly like to sue my family, to be totally honest with you,” she said at one point. During the testimony—which can be read in full on Variety—Britney said she was forced live in rehab facilities, that she was abused by a therapist, that she hasn’t been able to make her own decisions about birth control, and that she was forced to take lithium....

READ THIS NEXT: These Are All the Walmart Locations Closing Forever by the End of May. As a one-stop shop for everyday necessities, Walmart boasts a dedicated base of shoppers and bargain hunters. And former employees have aimed to help out by sharing secrets, tips, and tricks that customers would otherwise be unaware of on social media. One previous worker took to TikTok, posting a video about the self-checkout machines, which are programmed to display warning messages if you are purchasing an item that is age-restricted or recalled, or if you’ve missed a scan....

The U.S. Constitution only vaguely outlined presidential succession in Article II, Section 1, Clause 6. The 83-word blurb stated that power would be transferred to vice presidents in the event that a president was removed because of “Death, Resignation, or Inability to discharge the Powers and Duties of the said Office.” In the same clause, Congress was granted the power to instate a president if both the president and vice president were removed....

Read on to find out more about the prequel and the premiere’s most shocking scene. Spoilers ahead. READ THIS NEXT: The Most Hated TV Finales of All Time. House of the Dragon is set about 200 years before the events that play out in Game of Thrones. Same as the original HBO show, the new show is based on the A Song of Ice & Fire book series by by George R....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Warns Vaccinated People Not to Do This When Gathering. During a National Institutes of Health (NIH) lecture on Jan. 4, Anthony Fauci, MD, top White House COVID adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for the NIH, discussed the changing virus and how it is affecting vaccinated people. According to Fauci, there is evolving language around what it means to be fully vaccinated against COVID now that the Omicron variant is circulating....

According to a June review of research published in PLOS One, out of 24,410 patients whose symptoms were cataloged across 138 studies, 78 percent reported fever as one of their symptoms—making it the most frequently reported coronavirus symptom at the time. The demographics for coronavirus patients have begun to skew younger since the pandemic began—with nearly half of new coronavirus cases in some states spread by people between 18 and 35—and now, their symptoms are changing, too....

READ THIS NEXT: Secondhand Stores Are Now Asking Customers to Do This ASAP. In a TikTok video posted on Jan. 25, an ex-Goodwill employee named Jonathan shared a warning with thrift shoppers. In the clip, Jonathan explained his previous role as a drive-thru ambassador for Goodwill, where he would price donated items before putting them out on the floor. During this process, certain “valuable” items were set aside to be sold on Goodwill’s online platform instead of the brick-and-mortar stores, the TikToker said....

RELATED: If You and Your Spouse Do This Together, You’re 3.5 Times More Likely to Divorce. Once you start cohabitating, it’s more or less assumed that couples who live together will also sleep in the same place. But according to new data, sharing a bed can be a major source of stress in a relationship that can test its strength. In a recent survey, mattress company Naturepedic asked 800 people about their sleeping habits....

The Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection recently published the results of its Air Travel Consumer Report, designed to help travelers get information on the quality of services provided by airline carriers. According to the report, which analyzed flight data throughout 2021, these are the most punctual airlines to fly. RELATED: Never Forget to Do This After Boarding, Flight Attendant Warns. Avoided by some for its no-frills approach to flying, and beloved by others for its consistently low fares, Spirit Airlines comes in sixth on the list....

Roc was unique in that three of its stars were theater actors, first and foremost. Taking advantage of their talents, the second season of the show featured live episodes, which was very rare for a sitcom. After the sitcom, Carroll moved on to many more TV roles, before landing his current long-standing gig. Read on to find out more about his life and career. READ THIS NEXT: See Charmaine From The Cosby Show & “A Different World” Now at 57....

READ THIS NEXT: The First Place You Should Check for a Snake in Your Home, Experts Say. Whether you have a fear of snakes or not, being bitten by a venomous reptile is arguably one of the last things anyone would like to experience. But fortunately, data shows that it’s still pretty unlikely you’ll end up having that kind of encounter.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are roughly 7,000 to 8,000 venomous snake bites each year in the U....

During an interview with NBC News’s Lester Holt, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla explained that by adding an additional third booster shot to the recommended two-dose vaccine, individuals will have greater protection against the highly infectious COVID variants that have recently been identified. “We believe that the third dose will raise the antibody response 10- to 20- fold,” said Bourla.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Pfizer Chief Scientific Officer Mikael Dolsten, MD, told Reuters recently, “The rate of mutations in the current virus is higher than expected....

During the interview, the former Playboy Bunny and author reflected upon her relationship with the late Hefner from 2001 to 2008. But Madison dropped a bombshell when she explained to host Alex Cooper what had to happen in order for anyone to get the green light to become a full-time resident in the Playboy Mansion. “I had to sleep with him first,” she said. “I’m not trying to s***-shame anybody or anything, but nobody ever got asked to move in unless they had slept with him....

Later, when Harry and Meghan departed Windsor Castle on that gorgeous early evening of their wedding on May 19, 2018 and drove off in a silvery blue vintage Jaguar into a limitless future, it was also Diana who had paved the way for her youngest son and his new wife’s journey. The shy young woman of 19, who was born into an aristocratic family, married into the Royal Family in 1981, gave birth to an heir and a spare, and ultimately, changed the royal family forever....

READ THIS NEXT: How to Embrace Keeping Your Hair Long After 50. If there’s one ingredient you should never use on colored hair—no matter your age—it’s sulfates. Sulfates are cleansing agents that are commonly found in shampoos; however, they can strip dyed hair of its color. “Along with being sulfate-free, women over 50 should make sure their shampoos and conditioners are free of other harsh ingredients,” says Cindy Marcus, a professional hairstylist in Las Vegas and editor-in-chief of Latest Hairstyles....

“Family-focused spaces are at the heart of all of Nancy Meyers movies, and can even make viewers feel like they’re coming home,” says Mark Woodyatt, director of Tile Warehouse. This ability to create comfortable and warm sets is just one of the reasons why the filmmaker is such an icon—and why countless fans have tried to emulate her style, incorporating textured neutral fabrics, open shelving, soft blues, and more. And if you’re looking to give your kitchen the beach house-chic Meyers treatment, we’ve consulted design and architecture pros to get their best advice....

However, you might want to reconsider reaching for these meds. A new study says that OTC painkillers—including ibuprofen—may actually worsen inflammation. Read on to find out more. READ THIS NEXT: This Is What Happens When You Take Ibuprofen 30 Days in a Row, According to Doctors. When it comes to pain, most people are used to getting relief from OTC meds—and they don’t always wait until they’re actually experiencing discomfort....