Surprise risk factors for ALS include golfing and gardening — here’s why: study
Get used to it forward– warned. When men hit the green and play golf, their risk of developing ALS triples. New research from Michigan Medicine warns. Golf for men increases risk of ALS. Torwai Photo – Stock.adobe.com “We know that occupational risk factors, such as working in manufacturing or trade industries, are associated with an […]
Iconic Discount Merchandise Brand To Shutter Around 1,000 Stores As Harsh Economic Factors Weigh On Sales
Dollar Tree and its subsidiary Family Dollar announced Wednesday that they will close about 1,000 stores over the next few years, unable to rebuild sales due to struggling consumer spending. 998.4 million for the 53 weeks ended February 3, 2024, despite net sales increasing 8.0% to $30.6 billion and gross profit increasing 4.3% to $9.31 […]
Heart health risk factors for women over age 50: ‘Don’t ignore new symptoms,’ experts warn
February is American Heart Month. Now is a good time to find out what’s going wrong with your cardiovascular health. Experts say that women over 50 need to pay a little more attention to some aspects of their heart health. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women, said Dr. Stacey Rosen, […]
Portland Public Schools Face Civil Rights Complaint For Disciplinary Policy That Factors In Race, Gender Identity
Education advocacy groups filed a federal civil rights complaint Thursday against Portland Public Schools (PPS) over a policy that requires students’ race and gender identity to be considered in disciplinary decisions. Parents Defending Education (PDE) advocates for federal civil rights complaint PPS claims it violates civil rights law and the Equal Protection Clause of the […]
The factors fueling Knicks’ rise after OG Anunoby trade
The Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA, and Tom Thibodeau’s longtime mainstay has been one of the driving forces behind their league-best 14-2 record in January. “Defense, defense” has been a common refrain at Madison Square Garden for decades, but the Knicks have actually re-emerged as the league’s top defensive team across a […]