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It Fights Colds and Flu. Sexual intercourse once or twice a week raises the body’s level of the immune-boosting antibody immunoglobin A by a third, according to research at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. It’s a Beauty Treatment. In a study at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland, a panel of judges viewed participants through a one-way mirror and guessed their ages. Those who looked seven to 12 years younger than their age (labeled “superyoung”) were also enjoying lots of sex—four times a week, on average....

Experts say the concern over cell-phone use stems from a form of radiation that’s produced when the devices communicate with their base station. Wireless phones transmit via radio frequency (RF), a low-frequency form of radiation that is also used in microwave ovens and AM/FM radios. While high-frequency radiation (the kind used in X-rays) is known to cause cancer at high doses, the risks of this milder form remain unclear. A cell phone’s main source of RF is its antenna, from which it sends a signal to the nearest base-station antenna....

Types of Cardiac Problems Seen With Stroke Heart problems that are common among people who have had a stroke include myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias—especially atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation. Heart problems associated with strokes may be caused by the same underlying process that produced the stroke, most commonly thrombosis (blockage) of an artery. Or, the heart problem may cause a stroke, such as when atrial fibrillation produces an embolus to the brain....

Just four days earlier the two sides had fought a high-scoring cliffhanger. Australia had advanced to the semi-final with just two balls to spare. It was clear that not much separated these top-class line-ups. Excitement was running high as they clashed again at Edgbaston. Yet none could have imagined that the match would end the way it did. Pacemen Shaun Pollock and Allan Donald were in devastating form. Pollock made a delivery jump, and Mark Waugh gloved it to Mark Boucher....

Reddit user Jus512 shared an occurrence in one of their multiplayer matches on the Streets map from a few days ago that they think is one of the saddest moments in Halo Infinite thus far. The Streets map is part of the Halo Infinite Arena playlist, and it has a small layout with little nooks Spartans can hide in to dodge enemy fire. As Jus512’s match of Streets proceeds, they are killed, and a delayed grenade is thrown near their corpse which bounces around and ultimately leads to the death of the aforementioned rat....

Game Rant recently sat down with Blizzard author and songwriter for many of Hearthstone’s trailers Christie Golden and senior Hearthstone narrative designer Valerie Chu. In the interview, they spoke about the deep history of Zin-Azshari and the Kaldorei empire, and how the unique vessel of Hearthstone allows them to explore the setting in unexpected ways. They also introduced the cast of characters Voyage to the Sunken City would focus on and gave players a taste of what the solo content of this expansion cycle could look like....

In the video below, designer Ben Brode explains what these two new modes mean for the highly profitable game. In Standard, Hearthstone players will be able to compete in Friendly Challenges, Ranked, and Casual games using any cards that have been released in the past two years. Every year, when a new expansion is released, the format will be reset and any card released over two years ago will be removed from the Standard mode, allowing the metagame to constantly evolve....

Game 2 Line: Toronto -4.5, Total: 188 Series: Miami 1-0 Both of these teams played grueling, seven game series in the first round. This set got underway on Tuesday with Miami winning 102-96 in overtime as 3.5-point road dogs. The game went OVER the 191.5-point total due to the extra session with 180 points scored in regulation. The UNDER was 6-1 in Toronto’s previous seven games and 5-0 in Miami’s previous five....

Is it worth a hernia to find out Ronald Reagan was inattentive to details? Good value: acclaimed Indian family saga is several novels in one. Heaping helping of Vidal invective and insights in 40 years of essays. More Asian intrigue from a pioneer in block- and gut-buster novels. A book of 85 beautiful tales, as laden with Irish gloom as with pages. New edition indispensable as summertime stat bible, winter doorstop....

When Titans debuted on the DC Universe streaming service in 2018, a vocal group of fans was upset by the character’s costume design, which was notably different from the outfit worn by her comic book counterpart. While the second season updated the outfit to make it more suitable for crime-fighting rather than a night out on the town, it still bore little resemblance to the source material’s costume aside from the purple color scheme....

From concerns over how the coronavirus pandemic would impact football finances and the transfer market, to whether or not players would be allowed to celebrate as normal – you name it, it has been discussed at length somewhere during top-level football’s hiatus. But ahead of a joyous – yes, joyous, even without fans in the stadiums – return in Germany on Saturday, there was one fact few will have debated such was its certainty, and it did not take long for us to see the evidence....

Modric, 32, has led his country into a first World Cup final, where France await in Moscow on Sunday. The Real Madrid midfielder has been touted as a potential World Cup Golden Ball and Ballon d’Or winner, having also helped the LaLiga giants to a third consecutive Champions League crown. Didulica, part of Croatia’s 2006 World Cup squad alongside Modric, lauded the superstar. “He’s a small man, but he’s got big personality....

Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has been pressured on a league-high 30 percent of his dropbacks, sacked 45 times. Only Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers (46) and Jacksonville’s Blake Bortles (51) were sacked more this season. Brady has been dropped 38 times, ninth-most, behind an offensive line decimated by injuries. MORE: Who wins? Chiefs-Pats prediction | Picks against the spread Both defenses rank in the top 10 in total defense with the Chiefs seventh and Patriots ninth....

Observe the hospital. Is it clean? Is it cluttered? Can you see dust on the floors? “Ask yourself, ‘Does it appear to be a safe hospital?’ " says Nina Shik, R.N., an infection-control professional at the University of Kansas Hospital. Talk to your doctor. Some procedures and conditions, like uncontrollable diabetes, are more prone to infection than others. Find out where you stand and ask your doctor what steps will be taken to reduce your risk....

It has very few calories and offers great health benefits by improving insulin sensitivity in the body as well as reducing muscle pain and soreness. While you can eat this absolutely refreshing fruit as it is, you can also freeze it and make delicious smoothies and juices out of it. A staple fruit at any summertime gathering or party, it is good for everything from salads and juices to meat substitutes....

BASIC MEDICAL PLAN: As there name implies, this is a basic policy that pays expenses agreed upon in advance, and will usually have a low maximum. BENEFITS: These can be a wide range of services, including ongoing medical treatments, physiotherapy, mental health treatment - almost anything that the insurance company will pay for if and when you need treatment after taking out the policy. Be sure to know what benefits your policy will cover....

“While we are extremely disappointed, the health and welfare of Jarvis is our highest priority,” a statement from the Johnson family read. “We are excited that Jarvis has decided to accept his scholarship to the U and will remain a part of the basketball program. Coach (Richard) Pitino and his staff are looking forward to having Jarvis on campus, where he will get an outstanding college education while supporting the team in any way he can....