10 Facts About ‘My Brilliant Friend’
'My Brilliant Friend' kicked of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan series and inspired an HBO adaptation.
1970-01-01 08:00
'These are songs that I have written for me, they come from a real place...' Liam Fender on his new music, 'Nigel Gallagher' copying his cover and why he considered using a pseudonym to avoid comparisons with brother Sam
Liam Fender opens up about his debut EP 'Love Will...', his new songs and indie rock star brother Sam Fender.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg and 21 Savage all set to be playable Operators in ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’!
As part of the franchise’s celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg and 21 Savage will be playable Operators in ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’.
1970-01-01 08:00
Devendra Banhart embraces being king of ‘freak folk’: ‘It’s the tackiest, stupidest thing!’
After years of being labelled part of a “freak folk” movement by fans, Devendra Banhart says he has finally embraced being one of its leaders.
1970-01-01 08:00
Eskom Latest: Outages Intensify on Breakdowns
The central bank estimates that South Africa’s economic growth this year and over the next two would have
1970-01-01 08:00
London Football Club Queens Park Rangers Is Courting Investors
English second-tier football team Queens Park Rangers is pitching investors in a bid to capitalize on strong demand
1970-01-01 08:00
Who is Jess Margera? 'Jackass' star Bam Margera faces trial for assaulting brother during altercation
After entering a not-guilty plea, Bam Margera was released on a $50,000 bond on Thursday, July 27
1970-01-01 08:00
The two best exercises for lowering blood pressure, according to study
Exercises such as “wall sits” could be the best form of activity to help people reduce blood pressure, a new study suggests. Other physical activity including cardio, resistance training and HIIT workouts are also good for bringing down resting blood pressure levels, researchers found. But isometric exercises – those that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks – provide the best results, they said. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, saw researchers conduct analysis on previous studies looking at exercise and blood pressure. Some 270 studies were included in the final analysis which contained data on almost 16,000 people. They examined the impact different exercises had on systolic blood pressure, which notes the force at which the heart pumps blood around the body; and diastolic blood pressure, the resistance to the blood flow in the blood vessels between heartbeats when blood is pumped around the heart. The researchers, led by academics at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent, found that there were significant reductions in resting blood pressure following cardio (aerobic exercise); dynamic resistance training, such as squats, press-ups and weights; high intensity interval training (HIIT); and combined training and HIIT. But the largest reductions were seen after isometric exercise training. A secondary analysis on specific types of exercises found the most benefit was seen among those who performed “isometric wall squats” and among runners. The academics said that current exercise recommendations for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure are based on “older data” and suggest that it may be time to review the current guidelines. “Aerobic exercise training, dynamic resistance training, combined training, high-intensity interval training and isometric exercise training are all significantly effective in reducing resting systolic and diastolic blood pressure,” they wrote. “Overall, isometric exercise training is the most effective mode in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. “These findings provide a comprehensive data driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of arterial hypertension.” For the average adult high blood pressure is considered to be from 140/90mmHg. When a person’s blood pressure is too high it puts extra strain on blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. Persistent high blood pressure can lead to a number of serious health problems including heart attacks, strokes and vascular dementia. While there are medications which can help, people can make a number of life-style changes to help bring their blood pressure down including regular exercise, losing weight, cutting back on caffeine, alcohol and salt. Read More Dating app screenshot culture is out of control Husband fired from family business after wife roleplayed with reborn dolls The bowel cancer symptom George Alagiah wished he’d caught earlier Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
1970-01-01 08:00
Lizzo nails recorder rendition of the Lord Of The Rings theme song while in Hobbiton
Lizzo has been taking her trip to Hobbiton, New Zealand very seriously. So seriously, she dressed up as Legolas while playing the Lord Of The Rings theme tune on her recorder and posted it online. The singer stood outside of a hobbit home as she effortlessly jammed to 'Concerning Hobbits', even attracting the attention of Katy Perry, who tagged her husband Orlando Bloom and joked Lizzo was 'coming for his job'. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
1970-01-01 08:00
Arsenal continue pursuit of Brazilian talent identified by Edu
Arsenal continue negotiations with Gremio over a potential deal for Brazilian midfielder Bitello. The 23-year-old is valued at around €10m (£8.5m) by his club and is generating interest from around Europe.
1970-01-01 08:00
75 TV shows you can binge from start to finish on a flight
You've booked your airfare, your bag is packed. Now, you've just got to decide what
1970-01-01 08:00
Axl Rose's unamused expression in Joe Rogan's selfie sends fans into frenzy: 'That’s actually Trump'
Joe Rogan said, 'The crowd was incredible, if you have a chance to see them near you I can’t recommend it enough'
1970-01-01 08:00
