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WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY 2022: Observed on May 17, World Hypertension Day is marked as a day focused on creating awareness about Hypertension and its symptoms. Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when the blood pressure rises to an unhealthy level of 140/90. It is considered to have touched a dangerous level when the blood pressure measurement goes over 180/120. Over a billion people around the globe live with hypertension which is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. While hypertension was usually seen as a health condition found in older people, it has now become quite common in the younger population. High-stress levels, obesity, poor dietary habits, and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the major causes of hypertension in young people. Prolonged hypertension also puts a person at a higher risk of several medical conditions like chronic kidney disease, stroke, heart failure and others. World Hypertension Day: History The first World … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day 2022: Theme, History and Significance

WORLD HYPERTENSION DAY 2022: May 17 is observed as World Hypertension Day annually. The observance of the day aims to spread awareness about cardiovascular diseases. In simple terms, Hypertension is high blood pressure. One of the main and most common causes of cardiovascular diseases all over the world is hypertension. A lot of times, this disease goes unnoticed due to the unawareness and misconceptions people have about it. Globally, over a billion people are currently living with hypertension. There are several reasons that explain the numbers. Comparatively poor healthcare Personal health awareness Misconceptions Lower standard of living Apart from medical assistance and medications, here are some of the practices you can follow in your life to keep stress and anxiety away: A routine is a must Being on a routine works wonders for your heart health. Discipline in respect to the body has proven to be one of the ways that can provide a better quality of life. … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day 2022: 5 Highly Effective Ways to Keep Anxiety and Stress Away

Ever wondered where World War III might break out? A clear and troubling consensus has emerged in the American national security community that the Taiwan Strait is the most likely place for a major war to erupt between the United States and China; that it might start soon, and that such a conflict might quickly escalate into a nuclear confrontation. In March, the leading foreign policy organization in the United States, the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, issued a report concluding that Taiwan has become “the most dangerous flashpoint in the world.” There, a unique and troubling set of geopolitical developments have conspired to make a shooting war between the People’s Republic of China and the United States more likely than ever before. Recently the newly appointed commander of U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific Region, Admiral John Aquilino, remarked that a possible invasion of Taiwan by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) “is much closer than we think.” Ever since … [Read more...] about Wonder Where World War III Might Break Out? Try Taiwan

Summer is around the corner, and with the sun comes those feelings of wanting to look and feel our best. There are several kinds of different diets and workout routines around to try, which can be very overwhelming. Luckily, Slimming World has put together five easy weight loss tips for you to do that could help you achieve your goal, whatever that may be. We'd also like to point out that we know you will look great no matter what size you are, but slimming down is good for our health and these tips may be useful for that too. Spring clean your habits Habits like watching TV could be better spent doing meal preparation or exercising ( Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images) We’re all creatures of habit and having a routine can be a lifesaver when you’re busy – you’re more likely to exercise regularly if you do it at the same time every week, while having a set day for batch cooking can really help you plan for the week ahead. However, research from the … [Read more...] about Slimming World expert’s 5 weight loss tips for how to shed pounds before summer

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the platform where he promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on social and economic issues to more than 83 million followers. The outspoken Tesla CEO, who is also the world’s wealthiest person , has said he wanted to buy and privatize Twitter because he thinks it’s not living up to its potential as a platform for free speech. Mr. Musk said in a joint statement with Twitter that he wants to make the service “better than ever” with new features, such as getting rid of automated “spam bots” and making its algorithms open to the public to increase trust. Also Read Twitter under shareholder pressure to seek deal with Musk, sources say “Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated,” he said. The deal was cemented … [Read more...] about Twitter confirms sale of company to Elon Musk for $44 billion

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday blocked a planned $117 billion takeover of chipmaker Qualcomm by Singapore-based rival Broadcom for national security reasons, scuttling what would have been the biggest technology deal ever amid concerns that it would allow China to take the lead in the booming market of producing chips. Mr. Trump, in his executive order, said there is “credible evidence” that leads him to believe that if Broadcom took control of the Qualcomm it “might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the US.” As such, Broadcom and Qualcomm “shall immediately and permanently abandon the proposed takeover”, ordered the U.S. President. “The proposed takeover of Qualcomm by the Purchaser is prohibited, and any substantially equivalent merger, acquisition, or takeover, whether effected directly or indirectly, is also prohibited,” Mr. Trump said in the executive order. The deal would have created the world’s third-largest maker of microchips, … [Read more...] about Trump blocks Broadcom’s $117 billion bid to buy Qualcomm

Two Russian officials who purportedly signed an appeal addressed to Russian President Putin demanding an end to his war in Ukraine have denied doing so, shortly after their colleague was called a traitor and escorted from a high-level meeting. Lawmakers Natalya Kochugova, and Aleksandr Sustov were, according to Leonid Vasyukevich, a fellow member of Russia' s Communist Party, two of the four officials to have signed an appeal to Putin, urging him to stop the months-long war in Ukraine and to withdraw his troops from the country. Vasyukevich told a session of the Legislative Assembly of Russia's Primorsky Krai in the far east that the group is demanding an end to the war. "We understand that if our country does not stop this military operation, there will be more orphans," Vasyukevich said, in a rare critique of what Putin describes as a "special military operation." Reading a statement that he said he, his colleague Gennady Shulga, as well as Kochugova and Sustov had … [Read more...] about Russian officials deny they urged Vladimir Putin to stop war

Ukrainian defenders fired a flurry of rockets into the night sky to extend what they called a "fiery greeting" to their Russian counterparts. The attack was reportedly carried out by members of the 59th Motorized Brigade, named after Yakov Gandziuk, a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The Ukrainian military said they sent a "fiery greeting" to the Russians to show them how "brightly Ukrainian artillery shines" in the night sky. In the official footage, defending soldiers are seen sending a barrage of rockets into the air from the safety of their foxhole. The Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communications (StratCom) said on May 26: "That's how brightly Ukrainian artillery shines for the occupiers! "The fiery greeting was conveyed to the enemy by the 59th separate motorized infantry brigade named after Yakov Gandziuk. "We never get tired of looking at the work of our defenders, we believe in the Armed Forces." In related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky … [Read more...] about Ukrainian defenders light up sky with flurry of rockets

Ukrainian troops got acquainted with a British-made FH70 howitzer as they discharged it over a field in their embattled country in video released by Ukrainian military officials. Zenger News obtained the footage Friday from Operational Command West (OC West), a formation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces in western Ukraine with headquarters in Rivne. OC West said (in English): "FH70 is already destroying the enemy. "Our soldiers quickly master the latest weapons provided by partner countries, because they understand that artillerist and the gun in battle become one - a powerful and ferocious beast, ready to destroy the enemy who has come to their native land." The FH70 is a towed howitzer built by the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy. It entered service in 1978 and boasts an effective firing range of 15 to 18 miles. It is not known how many FH70s the Armed Forces of Ukraine currently have at their disposal, but it is known the pieces they possess were supplied by Italy. OC … [Read more...] about Ukrainian troops get acquainted with British-made howitzer

In a recent interview, the CEO of Fortnite developer Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, commented on the future of the Metaverse, stating that he’s not sure Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for a digital world will work.  Sweeney stated:  “I think if you strip the entertainment aspect from it, you end up with a super creepy version of America Online chat rooms!” In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney discussed the future of the digital Metaverse. The concept of the Metaverse has been promoted heavily by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg who has reportedly become “obsessed” with the concept, pivoting his entire company towards developing the digital world. Mark Zuckerberg introduces Meta (Facebook) (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Asked by the Financial Times if an immersive virtual world is the next digital platform after the smartphone, Sweeney responded: “It’s happening already. If you look at Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft … [Read more...] about Epic Games CEO: Facebook’s Metaverse Without Games Is ‘a Super Creepy Version of America Online’