Just 5 minutes of exercise could reduce high blood pressure, study finds

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney evaluated how small bursts of exercise impacted people’s blood pressure. A total of 14,761…

Girls to design Africa’s first private space satellite

Story highlights Africa will launch its first private satellite into space It’s been built by schoolgirls CNN  —  They may be teenagers, but 17-year-old Brittany Bull and 16-year-old Sesam Mngqengqiswa have grand ambitions – to launch Africa’s first private satellite into space in 2019. They are part of a team of high school girls from…

The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy

HONG KONG — Businesses and consumers in China found the annual Singles’ Day shopping festival less attractive this year amid a sluggish economy, forcing e-commerce firms to look abroad for growth. Online service provider and e-commerce platform Alibaba started the now-famous event on Nov. 11, 2009, offering attractive discounts to entice shoppers to spend more….

Hell is empty and all the devils are in my garden. Don’t despair.

Summer self-loathing was triggered weeks ago by kinked hoses and endless swearing. The heat and drought were beating me down. Crabgrass and broadleaf plantains couldn’t care less. Ariel, in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, was right. “Hell is empty and all the devils are here.” It’s not unusual to feel a garden’s burden by mid-late Summer in…

Embracing the Bounty of Organic Gardening in South Western Australia: A Horticulturist’s Perspective

As a horticulturist and agricultural specialist deeply rooted in the fertile landscapes of South Western Australia, I am thrilled to shed light on the myriad benefits of organic gardening in the picturesque regions of Bunbury, Albany, Busselton, Margaret River, and Augusta. These areas, known for their stunning natural beauty, are also ideal for cultivating a…

The Cartoonist’s Dream Journal | The New Yorker

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Outlook for energy stocks isn't as good as people might expect under Trump: Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder, managing partner and head of research, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to discuss the latest market trends, impact of second Trump term on the markets, takeaways from earnings season, and more. Source link

Six of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall of China

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In September, we’re celebrating superlatives as we look at some of the world’s biggest, tallest and most expensive attractions and destinations. CNN  —  Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I’ve had plenty…

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John’s returns

Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods, while Gonzaga and Auburn cracked the top five after impressive opening-week wins and St. John’s led by Rick Pitino joined the rankings. The Jayhawks received 44 of 62 first-place votes after…

Hearing loss is no. 1 disability among military veterans, audiologist says

As thousands of wounded warriors and military veterans battle disabilities and injuries every day, the most common ailment often gets overlooked. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ear, is the leading disability in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to Dr. Thomas Tedeschi, Chief Audiology Officer for Miracle-Ear. Utah-based Tedeschi, who is also…

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