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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weathersfield celebrates longtime summer tradition
WEATHERSFIELD TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – Weathersfield Township's Flag Day Festival continues Friday night with the community parade kicking off at 6 p.m. The annual event is held at the township's community park on Route 46. It includes games, food, prizes and entertainment. More: Valley summer events 2025 On Friday night, RDNA is taking the stage from 7-11 p.m. Township officials say this version of the event has been taking place for more than a decade, but its roots date back to the 1960s as the Mineral Ridge Fireman's Festival. 'It's kind of our unofficial start to summer here in Weathersfield,' Trustee Ed Whittaker said. 'I think a lot of families look forward to it, as realizing it's always the beginning of June, it's usually something to look forward to. It's a great community and family event.' The three-day festival concludes Saturday with a day filled with festivities. It kicks off with the Rumble in the Ridge Car Show and Addison Beard Scholarship Color Run at 10 a.m. Old Skool Band will wrap up the festival from 7-11 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Simple Lifestyle Change Could Help Lower Your Heart Attack Risk by Up to 61%, New Study Says
Reviewed by Dietitian Alyssa Pike, RDNA new study focuses on former emergency room (ER) patients with symptoms like chest pain. After leaving the ER, sedentary behavior was linked with a higher risk of cardiac events. But replacing sedentary behavior with sleep or exercise reduced the research supports the notion that the more sedentary time you rack up, the higher your risk of disease, including dementia. Too much sitting may even shorten your lifespan. Sedentary behavior has also been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, the number one cause of death in the U.S. Each year, more than 11 million people visit emergency rooms across the country with chest pain, and around 65% of them are admitted to the hospital. That makes up a quarter of all hospital admissions from the ER. But even though heart disease is the top cause of death in America, it's also highly preventable. Diet, physical activity, stress and sleep all play important roles in heart health—whether you've been diagnosed with heart disease or not. Researchers from Columbia University took a closer look at sedentary behavior following an ER or hospital admission for chest pain and other symptoms of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), including shortness of breath, sweating and dizziness. They wanted to know if there was a connection between the amount of sedentary behavior and the risk of having a cardiac event, like a heart attack, or death from a cardiac event during the year following the hospital visit. They recently published their findings in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Let's break them down. Related: 7 Carbs You Should Be Buying for Better Blood Pressure For this study, researchers recruited patients who visited the ER at Columbia University Medical Center with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome between September 2016 and March 2020. They accepted a total of 609 participants who met their criteria. Participants' average age was 62, and just over half were male. Participants each received a wrist accelerometer to wear, which records time and intensity of movement, sleep and sedentary behavior. Accelerometers were provided to patients while in the hospital. They were instructed to wear it on their non-dominant wrist continuously for 24 hours while in the hospital and for at least 30 days post-discharge. Besides accelerometer data, researchers also gathered data on age, sex, race/ethnicity, education and whether or not they had a partner, health insurance and an actual diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. Ultimately, researchers were looking for participants who had a cardiac event or died of any cause during the 12 months following entry into the study. Researchers received this information from electronic medical records and by calling participants at the end of the study period. Cardiac events included a heart attack, urgent coronary revascularization (like cardiac bypass surgery) or hospitalization for unstable angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart). Several findings surfaced following statistical analysis. Replacing 30 minutes of sedentary time with low-intensity physical activity was associated with a 51% lower risk of cardiac events and dying from anything. Replacing 30 minutes of sedentary time with moderate-vigorous physical activity was associated with a 61% lower risk of cardiac events and dying from anything. Replacing 30 minutes of sedentary time with 30 minutes of sleep was associated with a 14% lower risk of cardiac events and dying from anything. Ultimately, these results suggest that swapping sitting with just about anything else, including sleep, may reduce the risk of cardiac events and death. An important note that researchers highlight is that there is evidence suggesting that patients who are hospitalized with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome, but who ultimately have acute coronary syndrome ruled out, are still at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including cardiovascular events. In other words, if you are hospitalized for signs of a heart attack but they rule it out, you are likely still at high risk for having one. So if you have symptoms but are not formally diagnosed, you should still take those symptoms seriously. There are a few limitations to this study. First, participants wore accelerometers during the first 30 days following discharge. Some patients might have been less active during this time, as people are often cautious about movement following cardiac events. Also, while certain demographics were adjusted for, it's impossible to catch all factors that can skew results. Lastly, the results lose some statistical power due to the small number of events (cardiac or death) that took place during the 12 months. Therefore, the researchers state that these results should be interpreted with caution and considered preliminary evidence. Related: The #1 Food You Should Limit to Reduce Your Risk of High Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians These results show that it doesn't take a huge shift to potentially see big changes—in this case, a reduction in cardiac events and death. While moderate-vigorous physical activity showed the greatest risk reduction, low-intensity physical activity had some pretty amazing results, too. While it might come as no surprise that physical activity reduces heart disease risk, you might be wondering why sleep would. 'Unlike sitting, sleep promotes healthful, restorative processes that help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation and support heart function,' explains Keith Diaz, Ph.D., one of the study's lead authors and associate professor of behavioral medicine at Columbia University. 'Sitting for hours at a time does the opposite. It increases blood pressure, can trigger chronic inflammation and contributes to poor heart health. For example, blood pressure typically drops by more than 10% during sleep. This gives your heart, blood vessels and other organs a reprieve from higher pressures that can be damaging to them.' Current physical activity guidelines recommend getting at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity a week. Strength training is also recommended at least twice a week. Plus you want to try to fit in some stretching throughout your week. Related: 5 Supplements You Should Take for Better Heart Health, According to Dietitians The good news is that any amount of physical activity is better than none—and it doesn't have to be done every day. We previously reported on a study that found that 'weekend warriors' get just about as many health benefits as those who exercise over several days. But physical activity and sleep are just a part of the heart disease puzzle. The American Heart Association promotes its Life's Essential 8 wheel for heart disease prevention and overall good health. The wheel consists of four health behaviors and four health factors. The health behaviors include eating healthy, moving your body, quitting tobacco and getting healthy sleep. The health factors include things you can measure that are influenced by the health behaviors: weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. If you need help with what to eat, the Mediterranean diet is a great place to start. Loaded with heart-healthy foods like fruit, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, seafood and healthy oils like olive oil, the Mediterranean diet ranks as one of the top eating patterns for heart health, along with the DASH diet, a spin-off of the Mediterranean diet that limits sodium. If you want more guidance, check out our 30-Day DASH Diet Meal Plan for Beginners or our 7-Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan for Heart Health. Related: 5 Things to Do When You Wake Up to Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Experts This study suggests that by replacing 30 minutes of sedentary time with exercise of any kind or with sleep, you may reduce your risk of having a cardiac event or dying following a visit to the hospital for chest pain. If you're currently inactive, start looking for ways to be intentional with your activity. Take the stairs, park at the far end of the parking lot and take movement breaks throughout the day. If you've got sleep issues, assess your bedtime routine and sleep environment and make appropriate changes. If you snore or are getting the proper amount of sleep but are still exhausted, consult with your healthcare practitioner, who can assess your situation and refer you to the appropriate specialists. Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
This Common Butter Alternative May Be Worse for You Than Butter, New Study Suggests
Reviewed by Dietitian Alyssa Pike, RDNA new study found that using margarine may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes by 41%. Margarine use may also raise the risk of heart disease by 29%. Using non-hydrogenated products without trans fats may help you avoid health long-running debate over margarine or butter or other fats has been around for years, and rightfully so. Experts generally agree that trans fats, often found in older forms of margarine, should be avoided due to their link to heart disease. But saturated fats, commonly found in butter and other dairy products, remain controversial. While they've traditionally been associated with heart risks, some studies have suggested that dairy fats might actually offer certain health benefits. Butter, however, has been noted in some research to increase "bad" LDL cholesterol, though not all studies agree. Margarine and spreads similar to margarine are made from vegetable oils, which means they typically have less saturated fat than butter. Initially, margarine was believed to be a healthier alternative to butter for heart health and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). But further research revealed that the trans fats in margarine could negatively impact health. While regulations in the U.S. have significantly reduced and eventually eliminated industrial trans fats in these products, the levels of trans fats in foods in some other countries remain a concern. Additionally, oils vary in their mix of unsaturated and saturated fats, and some margarines contain trans fats if they are partially hydrogenated. Researchers are still trying to fully understand how long-term consumption of butter, margarine and non-hydrogenated oils (like olive oil) impacts heart disease and diabetes. Current dietary advice suggests limiting saturated fats, but some recent studies indicate that dairy fat might have certain health benefits. To learn more, a recent study was conducted to bridge this knowledge gap, and the results were published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Related: Is It Safe to Leave Butter on the Counter? Cabot Settles the Debate To conduct this study, researchers used data from the Framingham Offspring cohort, involving over 5,000 participants. The Framingham Offspring cohort concluded in 2014 after more than 40 years of data collection. After excluding participants who had certain traits, like having low or high body weights or drinking excessive alcohol intake, the researchers evaluated data from 2,459 subjects. To gather information about what participants ate, researchers asked them to record everything they consumed over two sets of three days, covering two weekdays and one weekend day. The analysis looked at three main types of fats people use in cooking and eating: Butter, which can come in tub or stick form Margarine, which can be full-fat or lower-fat Non-hydrogenated oils, such as olive oil, safflower oil, coconut oil, palm oil, soy oil and blends of these. The researchers investigated potential links between consumption of these foods and cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk. Four years after the final dietary assessment, researchers measured body fat, cholesterol and blood sugar levels to better understand participants' health. Since data from this later exam wasn't fully available, some information, like insulin resistance, was taken from the previous exam. Blood samples, taken after participants fasted overnight, were tested for "good" cholesterol (HDL), "bad" cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and blood sugar levels using reliable methods. Body mass index (BMI) was also calculated. All of this data was used to track and evaluate various health outcomes over time. Eating more margarine (around 7 grams or more per day compared to 2 grams or less) was linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Specifically, people who consumed more margarine had about a 29% higher chance of heart health problems and a 41% greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Oils didn't appear to affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings also indicated that people who consumed the most butter had a 31% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who consumed less. Interestingly, both butter and oil seemed to be linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but the relationship wasn't straightforward, and it varied depending on the amount consumed. Eating non-hydrogenated oils was linked to slightly higher levels of body fat, but neither butter nor margarine showed any clear connection to body fat levels. However, when factors like age, sex, body weight, carbohydrate intake and diet quality were considered, people who consumed more butter and non-hydrogenated oils had lower levels of insulin resistance. Related: 5 Sneaky Signs You Have Insulin Resistance, According to Dietitians When it came to blood cholesterol levels, butter stood out as the only fat that showed a positive connection with "good" HDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood) and a healthier balance between triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. On the other hand, eating more than 7 grams of non-hydrogenated oil per day, compared to 2 grams or less, was linked to higher levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol. For margarine, however, there didn't seem to be any significant effects on cholesterol or blood fat levels in these analyses. An important limitation is that the study participants were mostly white and European, which means the findings may not apply to people from other backgrounds. Additionally, while efforts were made to consider other possible influencing factors, it's still possible that not all of them were accounted for. Another limitation of the study is the reliance on self-reported dietary data, which can be prone to inaccuracies and biases, such as underreporting or overestimating food intake. Furthermore, as the study is based on observational data, it cannot establish a cause-and-effect relationship between the variables, only correlations. Finally, margarine, particularly at the time of the dietary data collection in this study, was more likely to contain industrial trans fats, which may not reflect the effects of margarines available at many retail stores that are free from those fats. Related: The Best High-Fat Foods for Weight Loss, Recommended by Dietitians If you are focused on making dietary choices to support your health, understanding these findings can help. For instance, if you're someone who enjoys using butter, this research suggests that moderate consumption might not be as harmful as once feared. Butter's potential association with improved HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides may provide some reassurance, especially when balanced with an otherwise healthy diet. However, it's essential to keep portion sizes and overall saturated fat intake in mind, as excess consumption may still have negative health implications. For those looking to reduce risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, using non-hydrogenated oils like olive or safflower oil for cooking might be a better option when prioritizing healthy fats. For margarine consumers, this study highlights the importance of being mindful about the products you choose. Opting for newer formulations that don't contain trans fats is crucial, as older or partially hydrogenated margarines are linked to higher risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Related: 5 'Bad' Fats You Should Be Eating for Better Heart Health, According to Experts A new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition sheds valuable light on how various fats may impact health. In particular, it found that regular margarine use may raise the risk of diabetes and heart disease. Choosing newer margarine products that are free of trans fats may help you avoid some of those health effects. This study also observed that butter, once widely criticized for its saturated fat content, shows potential benefits when consumed in moderation, particularly its association with improved HDL cholesterol and lower triglyceride levels. Non-hydrogenated oils also appear to be a solid choice for heart health, offering healthier fat profiles, though they do require mindful consumption due to their potential link to higher LDL cholesterol levels. Ultimately, the key takeaway is that balance and informed choices are essential. Rather than demonizing or overly glorifying a single type of fat, focusing on variety and high-quality options may lead to better health outcomes. Read the original article on EATINGWELL
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Intel and AMD are already working on their next-gen GPUs, source code reveals
Intel's and AMD's best graphics cards are still fresh off the press, but both companies are already hard at work on their next-gen GPUs … or, in some cases, next-next gen. Recently, leakers spotted references to upcoming GPU architectures in both AMD and Intel code updates, showing that the development is well underway. Let's start with AMD. The company has only just recently launched the excellent RX 9070 XT and RX 9070, and the RX 9060 XT is said to follow shortly, with a rumored announcement coming up soon at Computex. This generation is highly unlikely (and by highly unlikely I mean nearly impossible at this point) to deliver any more high-end products, but we might see other models of RDNA 4 making an appearance. The RX 9070 GRE could see a global release at some point, and the RX 9060 non-XT is almost a given. Once RDNA 4 is wrapped up, we're going to be waiting for RDNA 5, also referred to as UDNA or NAVI 5, which is presumably known as GFX13 (as RDNA 4 was known as GFX12). As spotted by Kepler_L2 on X (Twitter) and first shared by VideoCardz, GFX13 just made what could be its first appearance in AMD patch code. The more interesting tidbit is the 'ENABLE_WAVEGROUP' definition, which is new to RDNA. When prompted about it, Kepler_L2 responded: 'I think it's related to SWC (Streaming Wave Coalescer /pseudo out-of-order execution). Each SIMD takes multiple wave32/wave64 (a wavegroup) as inputs and reorders the the work items of each wave to reduce execution divergence.' Recommended Videos While AMD sat out of the high-end GPU race with RDNA 4, most reports claim that it'll be back with a vengeance with RDNA 5. Considering that we're expecting a halo card that will at least aim to rival Nvidia, AMD will surely introduce some architectural changes to support that. In the case of Intel, we already know that the next-gen cards will be called Arc Celestial, and Intel itself has confirmed that most of its team is now working on Celestial. Coming up next will be Intel Arc Druid, which, given the various delays that plagued Alchemist and the small amount of GPUs launched in Battlemage (we could still get more, though), seemed like a long shot. However, another Twitter leaker spotted references to Intel Xe4 (Druid) in Intel's open-source library patches. While this doesn't mean that Druid GPUs are right around the corner (they're not), it does mean that Intel is already working on them, which bodes well.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
River Rock at the Amp reveals 2025 line-up
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The 2025 line-up for River Rock at the Amp has been released. Earlier this month, Sunrise Entertainment announced two of its larger shows — a Michael Jackson vs. Prince tribute on Saturday, June 21, and Pink Floyd and Pat Benatar tribute bands on Saturday, August 23. Tuesday, the full schedule of events was revealed, kicking off with a show on Saturday, May 31, featuring Tom Petty tribute band, King's Highway, as well as opener RDNA, which plays a mix of songs from the 1950s to present. The series starts on Saturday, May 23, with 'Wish You Were Here' and 'Invincible.' See the full schedule of events below: Saturday, May 31: King's Highway and RDNA Saturday, June 14: 7 Bridges and Into the Blue Saturday, June 21: Who's Bad: Michael Jackson Vs. Prince Saturday, June 28: Best of Times and E5C4P3 Saturday, July 12: Queen Nation and The Hern Brothers Band Saturday, July 19: Chris Higbee and Northern Whiskey Saturday, July 26: Forever Seger and Moving in Stereo Saturday, August 2: Disco Inferno and The Boy Band Review Friday, August 15: Zoso and Paradise Saturday, August 16: Coop's Nightmare and Dirty Deeds Friday, August 22: 7 Summers and No Funk No Justice Saturday, August 23: Wish You Were Here and Invincible The concerts are held at the Warren Community Amphitheater, at 321 Mahoning Ave. NW. Concerts are from 5:30 to 11 p.m., and gates open at 5 p.m. More information on the show, as well as purchasing tickets, is available on River Rock at the Amp's website. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or at the gate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
