Alec Baldwin: How events unfolded after fatal Rust shooting
The manslaughter charges against Actor Alec Baldwin are dropped over fatal shooting on Rust set.
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Country Garden Billionaire Bags Big Payouts as Default Looms
Country Garden Holdings Co. bondholders are setting their sights on the company’s billionaire Chair Yang Huiyan to see
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U.S. forecaster sees 95% chance of El Nino prevailing through winter
There is a more than 95% chance that El Niño conditions will prevail from December 2023 to February
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Don't Miss a Goal: How to Stream the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
If you're an American who still doesn't get soccer's hype, maybe you've been watching the
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Factbox-Major deals in global luxury market in the past decade
Coach parent Tapestry said on Thursday it will buy Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings in a deal valued
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Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign
A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.
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Jurgen Klopp vs Mauricio Pochettino: Complete H2H record
The complete H2H record between managers Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino.
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Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday. Preview includes how to watch on TV and live stream, team news, predicted lineups and more.
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The Street Style At Copenhagen Fashion Week Is Full Of Fall Outfit Ideas
While we currently have the upcoming fall season — and its many emerging trends — on the brain, the runways are already looking ahead to spring/summer 2024. As per usual, Copenhagen Fashion Week kicks off the international showcase of runway collections, with its surplus of minimally chic designers setting the tone and endlessly cool residents leaving us poring over our IG feeds so that we can keep up with their covetable street style looks.
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How to lower your blood sugar levels, as new research reveals heart disease link
Raised blood sugar levels could be linked to a greater risk of heart diseases, a new study suggests. Research from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that men and women with raised blood sugar levels have a 30-50% increased chance of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) even when these levels are below the threshold for diabetes. Highlighting the importance of diet and lifestyle factors, the study also found that for blood sugar levels within the normal range, those with the lowest levels had a 10% lower risk of developing any form of CVD, which includes heart attacks and strokes. What are blood sugar levels? “Blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that shows how much glucose you have in your blood,” says Dr Gill Jenkins, GP, and advisor to the Tea Advisory Panel. “Glucose is a sugar that you get either directly from food and drink, through digestion of carbohydrate-containing foods, or through other metabolic processes in the body.” Blood sugar levels fluctuate throughout the day, she explains: “Increasing with eating and drinking (including alcohol), falling if you haven’t eaten or drunk for some time.” The energy spike and subsequent slump you get from a fizzy drink or sweet snack is explained by the rise and fall of blood sugar. “Blood glucose levels can also change with exercise, state of hydration, and with physical or mental stress, and certain medications,” Jenkins says. “Even in people without diabetes, major illnesses, hormonal disorders, or certain medications such as steroids and some antidepressants, can cause blood sugar fluctuations.” How can you tell if your blood sugar is raised? Getting a sudden energy boost from a sugary food or drink isn’t actually a symptom of high blood sugar, also known as hyperglycaemia. “Symptoms of very high blood sugar usually come on gradually and include feeling very thirsty, peeing a lot, blurred vision, feeling weak or tired and unintentionally losing weight,” Jenkins says. “However, you may have no symptoms – or may not notice them – running constantly raised sugar levels.” How to lower your blood sugar levels Diet, exercise and other lifestyle factors can all impact your blood sugar levels. “In general, avoid eating too much sugary or starchy food – and that includes sugary drinks, as well as alcohol,” says Jenkins. “Focus as much as possible on unprocessed grains, such as oats, mixing in a few seeds or nuts.” Getting your five-a-day fruit and vegetables also helps: “Especially green leafy varieties such as kale, broccoli, spinach, cavolo nero.” Fruits such as strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are excellent, but be careful with ripe tropical varieties: “Limit fruit which may, depending on the individual, produce a higher glycaemic response, such as mango, banana, pineapple, melon.” Stay hydrated with water or other low-sugar beverages, such as tea, which has been shown to normalise blood sugar levels following a meal. “The reason for these findings are related to the polyphenol content of black tea, which help to regulate blood glucose and insulin,” says Jenkins. Aim for the NHS-recommended 150-minutes of exercise a week, combining moderate movement – such as walking – with intense activity, if your fitness allows. “Walking alone reduces weight – if you also pay attention to diet – and improves insulin sensitivity, which helps to control blood glucose,” Jenkins says. “Even if you don’t ‘exercise’, being more active will help – take the stairs rather than the escalator, park your car a little further from work, get off the bus one stop early and then walk.” A study last year found that even standing up as much as possible throughout the day can significantly reduce your blood sugar levels. Lastly, check with your GP if you have other illnesses, advises Jenkins. “If you have diabetes, take your diabetes medication exactly as prescribed and follow any recommendations your diabetes nurse, doctor or health care team gives you.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Remove VAT from period pants, government urged ‘Long Covid has taken away my ability to eat food or urinate in three years’ 11 ways to max up your monochrome scheme
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Thibaut Courtois suffers ACL tear in Real Madrid training
Real Madrid have confirmed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will undergo surgery after tearing his ACL.
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OPEC Data Suggest 2 Million-Barrel-a-Day Oil Supply Deficit as Saudis Cut
Global oil markets are on track for a sharp supply deficit of more than 2 million barrels a
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