Author: ne-stubx
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Intensive Blood Pressure Control Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is “a common health issue affecting an estimated 1.28 billion adults ages 30 to 79 worldwide.” Left untreated, “high blood pressure can cause heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.” Doctors typically recommend that patients with hypertension “take medication and make lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise and a…
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Housing Wealth Engine Stalls as Prices Slip Behind Inflation
Home prices are no longer a reliable wealth-building tool as they continue to slump and fail to keep up with inflation, according to S&P Global. Prices have been falling on a monthly basis, while President Donald Trump’s tariffs have kept inflation sticky and high mortgage rates have weighed on demand. “For the first time in…
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Warren Buffett’s billion-dollar secret revealed: Why he’s hoarding cash and betting big on Japan
Warren Buffett calmed fears over Berkshire Hathaway’s cash stockpiling as he said he intends to invest heavily in the near future, particularly in one emerging market. The billionaire, 94, told investors in his annual letter that while his firm has more cash on hand than ever, the value of the businesses that it owns has…
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Amazon is selling a ‘sturdy’ $60 floor lamp with shelves for $29, and shoppers say it ‘provides a lot of light’
Brightening up a room can completely transform a space. the right floor lamp lighting can work wonders. For those struggling with inadequate overhead lighting, a floor lamp is a simple and effective solution. There are plenty of floor lamps on the market, but why settle for just a light source when you can have one…
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Common blood pressure drug shows surprising potential as ADHD treatment
SURREY, England — Could a common blood pressure pill be the next big thing in ADHD treatment? Scientists think it’s possible. Amlodipine, a drug typically prescribed for hypertension, has shown surprising effects on hyperactivity and impulsivity. And unlike standard ADHD medications, it might not come with the same baggage of side effects and addiction risks.…
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Trump’s Energy Plans Are Creating Surprising Opportunities for Investors
Energy has taken center stage in the first month of President Donald Trump’s second term. It’s the linchpin of his plan to tame inflation, because oil drilling can drive down prices at the pump. And Trump sees oil and gas as America’s most powerful asset in trade negotiations. “We’re going to make more money than…
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Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books
Starting on February 26th, 2025, Amazon is removing a feature from its website allowing you to download purchased books to a computer and then copy them manually to a Kindle over USB. It’s a feature that a lot of Kindle users are probably not aware of, given books can be more easily sent to devices…
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Is Costco (COST) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Investors often rely on Wall Street analysts’ recommendations before deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. “While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock’s price, do they really matter?” Before examining the reliability of brokerage recommendations, it is essential to look at what Wall…
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Florida doctor Donates Bone Marrow To Save Patient’s Life
A social media post about a doctor extraordinary act of selflessness is winning the hearts of internet users. Ali Alsamarah, a pediatric doctor at a non-profit hospital in Ocala, Florida, donated bone marrow to save a child’s life. His story, shared on Instagram by ‘Good News Movement,’ has melted people’s hearts. It also sets an…
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Apple finally lets you merge two Apple IDs—kinda. Here’s how
“Anyone with more than one Apple IDs knows how frustrating things can get. Now you can do something about it.” “A few years ago, I chronicled the journey I went on to manually merge two Apple ID accounts into one.” “I was attempting to rectify a problem that I and many other long-time Apple users…
