Month: March 2024

The James Bond legend’s co-star was Pedro Armendáriz, who played Ali Kerim Bey, the head of MI6 Station T in Istanbul. The Mexican actor, who has a substantial role in From Russia With Love with Sean Connery, had sadly been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Back in 1956, he had had a part in John Wayne’s Genghis Khan flop, The Conqueror, which was filming in Utah while the US government were conducting atmospheric nuclear testing one state over in Nevada. Within 25 years of the production, 91 out of the 220 working on the film developed cancer, 46 of whom died ... Read more

By Laura Wells, as told to Rachel Reiff Ellis When I was diagnosed with MS at 39, I would say my focus on my health was sporadic. I had young kids at the time, and my diet and exercise habits were all over the place. Before kids, I’d jog a few times a week, or get on the treadmill or bike. I’d also work in some weight training. But after the kids came along, I no longer did much regular physical activity. I was focused more on my kids’ schedules and needs than my own. Once the kids were older, ... Read more

When it comes to your multiple sclerosis (MS), you want to do what’s best for your body. But you wonder about alcohol. Is it OK to enjoy a drink from time to time? Or is alcohol completely off the table? The answer is a little more complicated than a simple yes or no. “For most people with MS, the answer is to use alcohol in moderation,” says Jennifer Graves, MD, PhD, associate professor of neurosciences and director of the Neuroimmunology Research Program at the University of California, San Diego. According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that means no ... Read more

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) claims to have prevented “a terrorist attack during a mass gathering” in Stavropol Krai in southwestern Russia on Friday, according to Russian state-owned media. The FSB claimed to have detained three citizens from an unnamed Central Asian country who allegedly planned to detonate a bomb at a mass gathering, according to TASS. “Components of an improvised explosive device, chemicals, and munitions were seized from the detainees at their place of residence,” the FSB said, cited by TASS. Daily Express US could not independently verify these claims. The announcement comes almost a week after several armed ... Read more

If you’re going bargain-hunting this Easter weekend then a new batch of deals from EE might catch your eye. The telecoms firm has just launched a batch of offers that slash the price of owning popular iPhones by a whopping 50 percent. Yes, you did read that correctly – this really is a half-price sale event. So how does this all really work, how much will you save and what’s the catch? Firstly, it’s worth pointing out that the money being knocked off is for EE’s airtime and data, not the actual iPhone. It basically means that instead of paying ... Read more

Martha Stewart has just released a clothing line that is perfect for looking good while still getting the job done.  It’s important to wear the proper attire when you’re working in the garden, whether you’re pruning your roses or deadheading your hydrangeas.  The new apparel line from Martha Stewart supplies options you can get your hands dirty in. It debuted at Tractor Supply beginning March 25.  Martha Stewart said in a press release: “This new line of apparel reflects my passion for gardening and outdoor work, so I am thrilled to share it with consumers.  READ MORE: How to repot your ... Read more

Vincent Macaluso, MD, found out he had multiple sclerosis (MS) when he was in medical school. Today, he treats people who have MS at his clinic in New Hyde Park, NY. He understands that MS can change the way you think, feel, and act better than most people. He also knows firsthand how hard it can be to explain this to others. Symptoms like memory problems and depression happen because MS affects the way your brain works. Although these problems can have a huge impact on your life, other people may not always know you have them. Macaluso says it’s ... Read more

Latest weather maps show a surprise Arctic blast making its way to the UK in a week and a half, set to cover parts of Britain in snow, ice and torrential rain. The forecast shows an extraordinary 655-mile-long wall of snow and ice hitting the country in the second week of April. The forecast from WCXCharts gives a snapshot of the weather on Tuesday, April 9 at 6pm. The snow map shows multiple regions across the country turning purple, indicating significant snow depth, as Scotland bears the brunt of the wintry weather. Up to 19 centimetres of snow could be ... Read more

March 29, 2024 – It could be a case of: if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Commercial weight loss companies like WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Noom, and Calibrate, which were around before the explosion in popularity of some weight loss medications, now offer them to their members.  Providing glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro) to the right candidates gives their subscribers as many options for weight management as possible, company representatives said. They emphasized that their firms carefully screen and refer people to medical professionals who work with their organizations.  While applauding the role ... Read more

Porth Iago, a picturesque beach cove in Wales, is just over a two-hour drive from Liverpool. Known as one of Wales’ hidden treasures, Porth Iago features beautiful sunsets and shimmering waters – a perfect spot for those seeking a local getaway. Sitting between two headlands on the western side of the Llyn Peninsula, it offers more privacy than Liverpool and Wirral’s more familiar seashores. The travel guide, Lonely Planet, named it the best wild camping beach in Wales, and the Sunday Times lauded it as the “prettiest beach” on the peninsula. Additionally, a nearby campsite scooped up the North Wales ... Read more