Alyssa Edwards officiated a gay cowboy wedding and the photos are everything
Talk about a perfect union.
Monthly Archives: December 2017
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Dementia Can’t Be Prevented With Exercise, Brain-Training Or Vitamins, Study Concludes
Dementia Can’t Be Prevented With Exercise, Brain-Training Or Vitamins, Study Concludes
The number of people with dementia is expected to increase dramatically as the population ages, which is why researchers from the Minnesota Evidence-based Practice Centre (EPC) wanted to analyse possible interventions for the disease.Findings from four systematic evidence reviews, published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, concluded that nothing seemed to be able to prevent dementia in patients who did not have it at the time.
For the first review, researchers looked at data from 16 trials comparing physical activity with inactivity.
They found insufficient evidence to be able to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of aerobic training, resistance training, or tai chi for improving cognition.
That said, they did find ‘low-strength’ evidence that combining different types of interventions at the same time – such as physical activity, diet and cognitive training – improved overall cognitive test performance.
Prescription drugs
The researchers also reviewed data from 51 trials comparing the effect of prescription medication on cognitive outcomes.
The evidence did not support the use of any of the studied pharmacologic treatments (dementia medications, antihypertensives, diabetes medications, NSAIDs or aspirin, hormones, and lipid-lowering agents) for cognitive protection.
Brain-training
A review of 11 trials of adults with either normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment at the time of enrollment found insufficient evidence that brain training exercises could prevent dementia.
Vitamins and supplements
Researchers reviewed 38 trials comparing over-the-counter (OTC) supplements, including omega-3 fatty acids, soy, ginkgo biloba, B vitamins, vitamin D plus calcium, vitamin C, beta carotene and multi-ingredient supplements.
They compared these with either a placebo supplement or other interventions for preventing or delaying cognitive decline, and found insufficient evidence to suggest that any of the supplements worked.
Conclusions
The researchers said the reasons why these interventions fail is not entirely clear. It is possible that they simply do not work to improve cognition, or it could be that the studies started the interventions too late in life or didn’t use them for long enough.
They noted that while there was no evidence about whether an intervention to practice a healthy lifestyle earlier in life protects against cognitive decline or dementia, it is unlikely to worsen cognition and may have other health benefits.
Commenting on the study, James Pickett, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Society, told HuffPost UK: “There is no sure way to prevent dementia and, as these studies show, we have not yet found a successful way to reduce cases of the condition. However, studies looking at natural lifestyle differences like exercise, diet and smoking show that these factors do play a role in determining a person’s dementia risk.
“We need much more focus on research into reducing the risk of dementia if we are to develop intervention and prevention programmes that work.”
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/dementia-cannot-be-prevented-with-exercise-brain-training-or-vitamins-study-finds_uk_5a37e723e4b0ff955ad50861
A #DayInLGBT America 2017: Are You Ready?
A #DayInLGBT America 2017: Are You Ready?
All day Wednesday, December 20, share a slice of your life, America.
www.advocate.com/people/2016/12/06/dayinlgbt-america-2016-are-you-ready
6th Mexico City’s Drag Race Week 8
Donald Trump, Jr.’s latest attempt at trolling totally backfires
Donald Trump, Jr.’s latest attempt at trolling totally backfires
Donald Trump, Jr. celebrated his 40th birthday by trolling President Obama but things didn’t go quite as planned.
Amtrak Derailment, Cory Booker, Hollywood Sign, Ian McKellen, Nicola Formichetti, Snow Leopards: HOT LINKS
Amtrak Derailment, Cory Booker, Hollywood Sign, Ian McKellen, Nicola Formichetti, Snow Leopards: HOT LINKS
AMTRAK. Multiple casualties after train derails near Tacoma, Washington. Notice: “Amtrak Cascades Train 501, operating from Seattle and Portland, derailed south of Tacoma, Wash. There were approximately 78 passengers and five crew members on board. Initial reports are that some injuries are reported to passengers and crew, and taken to local medical facilities for treatment. Individuals with questions about their friends and family on this train should call (800) 523-9101.”
CORY BOOKER. NJ Senator gets extra security after death threats: ‘”The Newark Police Division has been notified by the United States Capitol Police (USCP) regarding a threat on the life of New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and his family members,” Baraka said. “As a result, members of the Police Division’s Executive Protection Unit have been assigned to provide security at the Senator’s residence in Newark.”
HOLLYWOOD. Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg want to ferry you to the famous sign.
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR. Gay on Wall Street. “I could totally feel it,” he says of the new manager’s hostility toward Ross, an openly gay man. “My performance reviews changed. But not in terms of my actual performance, but the perceptions of my performance. Until you’ve been discriminated against, it’s very hard to see it. It’s so subtle. There are never really specific comments. You just know. And once it happens, something has to change: you or your manager. I didn’t stay very long.”
FARGO. New gay bar opens. “The Sanctuary Bar and Bistro is the FM’s first gay bar to open in the Red River Valley in more than five years.”
ATLANTA AIRPORT. Blackout leaves many questions.
NYT ON BELFAST. The other anti-gay baker case. “In a few months, Britain’s Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a bakery in Belfast, Northern Ireland, could refuse to make a cake celebrating same-sex marriage. The case is a trans-Atlantic echo of the one heard two weeks ago by the United States Supreme Court.
EASTERN TIBET. Snow leopards spotted for first time: “We have captured images of baby leopards with their mother, which indicates a certain quantity of the rare species live in the region,” Zhao Xiang, head of the Shan Shui Conservation Center, told the Xinhua news agency.
IAN MCKELLEN. I’d like to play Gandalf again, on TV….
FASHION MOVES. Nicola Formichetti leaving Diesel. ‘In a joint exclusive phone interview, Diesel founder Renzo Rosso and Formichetti, artistic director, spoke in a friendly manner, sounding upbeat about the shared experience and about future prospects at the same time. “The contract expires at the end of December, so there is not that much to say. We’ve had five fantastic years [including early interaction with Formichetti]. It was a fantastic collaboration. I really love very much what was done, and the relationship between us is really special,” said Rosso.’
THIRST TWEETS OF THE DAY. John Boyega and Oscar Isaac.
A CAPPELLA OF THE DAY. Star Wars.
MONDAY MUSCLE. Hayat Khan.
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Minus 13 Grad drohen – Kaltluft-Front trifft Teile von Deutschland
Minus 13 Grad drohen – Kaltluft-Front trifft Teile von Deutschland
Am Dienstagmorgen wird es zunächst ruhig und kalt. Im Osten ist es klar mit mäßigem Frost und am Alpenrand fallen die Werte auf -13 Grad. Im Westen ist dagegen schon die Warmluft angekommen.
Auf Sylt bleibt es am Morgen 8 Grad warm. In den westlichen Landesteilen bildet sich sehr dichter Nebel. Am Dienstag breitet sich die Warmluft weiter aus. Dazu kommt Regen aus Norden auf.
An den Mittelgebirgen schneit es zunächst noch, aber der Schnee geht immer mehr in Regen über. Das Weihnachtstauwetter beginnt. Es kann nochmal glatt werden auf den Straßen. Im Süden und Osten hält sich noch die kalte Luft.
Ein Verkehrschaos droht
In der Nacht zum Mittwoch erreicht der Schneefall dann den Südwesten. Es schneit kräftig und es mischt sich auch zusehends Regen unter den Schnee. Am Mittwochmorgen droht im Südwesten ein Verkehrschaos. Gleichzeitig setzt massives Tauwetter in den Mittelgebirgen ein. Nur im Osten bleibt es noch kalt. Die Tiefstwerte liegen zwischen +7 Grad im Nordwesten und -10 Grad an den Alpen.
Bis zu 30 Zentimeter Neuschnee
Am Mittwoch kommt der Schneefall nach Osten voran. Es droht nochmal Eisregen in Schwaben und Bayern. Gleichzeitig muss mit leichtem Hochwasser besonders am Schwarzwald, am Rothaargebirge und am Harz gerechnet werden.
Am Donnerstag wird es regnerisch. Nur an den Alpen über 1300 Meter schneit es noch. Dafür ergiebig. Es fallen bis zu 30 Zentimeter Neuschnee. Der Freitag wird auch ungemütlich, nass und grau.
Das Wetter an Weihnachten bleibt mild. Im Süden wird es am Heiligen Abend eher sonnig, im Norden bedeckt sein. Am 1. Feiertag wird es verbreitet sonnig und am 2. Feiertag kann es nochmal über 600 Meter einzelne Schneeschauer geben. Aber dafür wird es stürmisch im Westen.
www.huffingtonpost.de/entry/wetter-kaltfront-deutschland_de_5a380482e4b01d429ccb4a0b
Christopher Penney 2017
Kansas high school ends six-year tradition after student paints a rainbow flag
Kansas high school ends six-year tradition after student paints a rainbow flag
“For someone to complain over someone else’s views is pure arrogance.” says senior Logan Waner.
