Credit: CC0 Public Domain In the United States, 1 in every 250 people has inherited a genetic variant that leads to dangerously high cholesterol levels from birth. If high cholesterol isn't lowered early, people with this genetic condition, called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), have a high risk of having a heart attack or stroke as early
4 min read IT'S ONLY NATURAL to compare yourself to the guy lifting next to you. It doesn’t matter if he’s bigger and stronger or smaller and scrawnier—everyone wants a benchmark against which to gauge their strength and skill. If that bench (or squat rack, or power platform, or rubberized flooring) happens to be just
More grades are expected to return to school on 6 July and 3 August. Teacher unions say all schools are not ready for such an influx. It pointed out that the department failed to deliver material for two grades in time and asked how it would deliver for more grades.The Department of Basic Education is two…
By Michael Le Page In the UK, tests for antibodies to the coronavirus must be done by a healthcare professionalTaechit Taechamanodom/Getty Images There are many antibody tests available that can reveal if you have had and recovered from the coronavirus. Is it worth paying for one of these tests? What can a coronavirus test tell…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS) President Ramaphosa’s speeches are being stuffed with Latinate abstracts and circumlocutions. Professor Ian Glenn asks if too many speech cooks are spoiling this broth.How good or bad have President Ramaphosa’s speeches during the Covid-19 pandemic been? Most people liked his first speech and compared him and his response favourably to other…
4 min read The following story contains light spoilers for The Pitt season 2, episode 1, "8:00 AM." THERE ARE A lot of things that make The Pitt a fun show. Its fast-paced nature keeps us at full attention, its commitment to detail makes each case feel more realistic than just about anything else on
Pros Includes access to free online workout videos Comes with resistance bands and yoga straps Quiet motor Cons Resistance bands may feel flimsy This LifePro Waver Vibration Plate is best for users who want a sturdy vibration plate for full-body training. Thanks to the included resistance bands and yoga straps, the machine allows for versatile
You can’t scroll through social media or turn on the news these days without hearing about GLP-1 medications. From Ozempic to Wegovy, these drugs have surged in popularity for their ability to help manage diabetes and support weight loss. But starting a GLP-1 isn’t just about picking up a prescription and hoping for the best.