Month: October 2023

Black Friday is fast approaching but there are already plenty of great bargains to be had with big brands including ASOS, Calvin Klein and Boots. For example, you can find plenty of Calvin Klein discount codes on outerwear just as the weather gets colder, with deals including up to 50% off men’s and women’s items in the site-wide mid-season sale for a limited time only. Additionally, you can register for the Calvin Klein newsletter to receive 10% off your first order. Meanwhile ASOS never disappoints with its Autumn discounts, and 2023 is no exception. There are plenty of ASOS discount codes ... Read more

By Caroline Craven, as told to Hallie Levine I learned I had MS almost 20 years ago, in 2001. I was only 35, yet I couldn’t walk or see without assistance.  Today, I’m thriving. It’s so important for patients with MS to know that their diagnosis is not a death sentence. With the proper treatments, the disease can be controlled, and you can continue to live your best life. After my MS diagnosis, I had to reinvent my life. I had to give up my marketing career — I couldn’t work in an office 8 to 10 hours a day with ... Read more

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a rare neurological disorder. Treatment can help, but there’s no cure. You may snooze upwards of 9 hours a night without feeling refreshed. You may fight to wake up in the morning. Your sleepiness may persist or get worse, even when you take lengthy naps during the day. If you live with IH, you’d probably like to know what’s causing your symptoms. Unfortunately, that’s not  something experts have figured out yet. “Literally, the name idiopathic hypersomnia means you’re sleepy and we don’t know why,” says Sabra Abbott, MD, assistant professor of neurology and sleep medicine at Northwestern ... Read more

A flight attendant has revealed the grim reason why passengers should try to avoid using the toilet on airplanes. The employee, who did not disclose her airline, candidly discussed her experiences dealing with airplane toilets. In a Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ Q&A, the 33-year-old, using the username sassy_chick01, shared her insights. One user asked her about the health and hygiene standards of plane toilets, writing: “Real talk: How dirty are the planes? What about the bathrooms?” READ MORE: Americans gobsmacked after finding out Harry Potter items were British She replied: “Planes are filthy. They don’t disinfect them. “Bathrooms are basically ... Read more

Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a sleep disorder without a cure. It’s not well-understood. Even experts don’t know what causes it. Your sleepiness might get in the way of your daily life. When that happens, you might find that people around you don’t get how hard your symptoms are to manage. But remember that IH is a medical condition. It’s not your fault. “It’s really important that people realize they are not their illness,” says Lynn Marie Trotti, MD, associate professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. “Their illness is a thing that has happened to them.” ... Read more

  Gertrude Horsford Fiske (1879-1961) remains an iconic American artist celebrated for her incredible talents as a figure painter, still life artist, and landscape virtuoso. Emerging during the early 20th century, Fiske was an integral part of the esteemed Boston School of painters, solidifying her place in art history. Notably, in 1929, she broke the mold by becoming the very first woman appointed to the Massachusetts State Art Commission. Her early years were set in the vibrant city of Boston, where she was the daughter of a prominent local lawyer. Before embarking on her artistic journey, Fiske’s life took an ... Read more

Oct. 26, 2023 – Companies marketing expensive and unproven stem cell therapies are targeting patients with long COVID – an often debilitating condition that to date has no proven treatments, according to a report published today. Researchers identified 38 direct-to-consumer businesses selling purported stem cell therapies to prevent and treat the virus – 36 of which also claim to treat post-COVID syndrome.  “There’s an important opportunity here for regulators to understand there are still quite a number of businesses making problematic advertising claims,” said Leigh Turner, PhD, the first author of a study on the issue and a bioethics professor ... Read more

The pair donned the Royal British Legion’s new plastic-fee poppies, now on sale, as they urged the public to wear a flower in support ahead of this year’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations on November 12. As Maisie handed John one of poppies, a smiling John told her: “It’s wonderful that you have joined the appeal to distribute these brilliantly designed, environmentally friendly poppies.” Maisie was fascinated by John’s sparkling medals and was keen to learn where he had served. Standing without a walking stick, he told her: “When I was 13, a year older than you are now, I joined the ... Read more

American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been forced to celebrate his 32nd birthday alone in a Russian prison cell after being arrested on Putin’s orders. The Wall Street Journal reporter was taken by the notorious Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) last on March 29 while staying in the city of Yekaterinburg. Charged with spying, Gershkovich has been locked away in the feared Lefortovo prison in Moscow while awaiting trial. Gershkovich is the first Western journalist to be held in Russia on espionage charges since the fall of the USSR. If found guilty, the 32-year-old could face up to 20 years in ... Read more

Medical treatment for your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is essential for managing symptoms and protecting your joints. But alongside therapies and regular checkups, there are daily practices you can also adopt to promote joint health and keep flare-ups at bay. Move your body. Exercise helps keep your joints loose and limber. Movement can also ease inflammation and pain. With a regular workout, you’ll make your muscles stronger and your joints more stable, and you can also ease stiffness. “Strength training and low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, and cycling may be great places to start, especially since they are easier on ... Read more