Your Risk of Dementia May Increase If You Eat the Wrong Carbs

 

Carbohydrates have long been a staple of the human diet, but not all carbs are created equal. Emerging research suggests that the type of carbohydrates you eat may play a significant role in long-term brain health — and eating the wrong ones could increase your risk of developing dementia later in life.

Dementia, a condition marked by declining memory, thinking, and reasoning skills, affects millions of people worldwide. While age and genetics are major risk factors, lifestyle choices — especially diet — are increasingly being linked to cognitive decline. Scientists now believe that diets high in refined and ultra-processed carbohydrates may negatively impact brain function over time.

When I asked a physical therapist how to relieve a sore back, she suggested these three exercises to rebalance the upper back, hips, and core

A sore back can creep up on anyone — whether you sit at a desk all day, spend hours on your phone, or push yourself hard at the gym. To get practical, no-nonsense advice, I spoke to a licensed physical therapist about how to ease back discomfort safely. Her answer was refreshingly simple: most back pain comes from imbalance, not weakness, and restoring harmony between the hips, core, and upper back can make a real difference.

Instead of complicated routines, she recommended three targeted exercises that work together to support the spine, improve posture, and reduce strain. The best part? You don’t need fancy equipment or hours of time.

Chris Noth Speaks Out About Sarah Jessica Parker's Fallout: "We're Not Friends"

Chris Noth has spoken candidly about his relationship with Sex and the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, addressing long-standing speculation following the controversies that reshaped his career and altered public perceptions of the iconic series. In a rare and measured statement, Noth acknowledged that while they once shared a professional bond, the two are no longer friends.

Noth, who famously portrayed Mr Big opposite Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw, was a central figure in one of television’s most enduring romances. For years, their on-screen chemistry fuelled fan devotion and helped define the cultural impact of Sex and the City. Off screen, the actors maintained a cordial working relationship that extended across the original series, the films, and later revivals. However, according to Noth, that connection has not endured.

"Extreme Cold": A winter storm is expected to batter a large portion of the US

 

A powerful winter storm is set to sweep across a vast swath of the United States bringing extreme cold, heavy snowfall, icy conditions, and dangerous travel disruptions. Forecasters are warning that the system could impact millions of people from the Plains and Midwest to the Northeast, with temperatures plunging well below seasonal averages and life-threatening conditions possible in some areas.

According to meteorologists the storm is being fuelled by a surge of Arctic air pushing southward from Canada. This frigid air mass is expected to collide with moisture-laden weather systems, creating ideal conditions for widespread snow, freezing rain, and bitterly cold winds. Wind chills in some regions could drop to dangerously low levels, raising serious concerns for health and safety.

Newcastle 3-0 PSV: Magpies Win at St. James' Park to Advance to the Top Eight of the Champions League

Newcastle United delivered a dominant and composed performance at St James’ Park as they swept aside PSV Eindhoven 3-0, securing a crucial Champions League victory and moving into the top eight of the competition’s league table. On a memorable European night in the North East, Eddie Howe’s side showcased confidence, intensity, and tactical maturity to underline their growing status on the continental stage.

From the opening whistle Newcastle set the tone with high energy and aggressive pressing. The home crowd, famous for its passion on European nights, created a thunderous atmosphere that seemed to unsettle the Dutch visitors early on. PSV struggled to cope with Newcastle’s pace and physicality, particularly in midfield, where the Magpies consistently won second balls and controlled the tempo.

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara Welcome Their Third Child, a Daughter, Through "Superwoman Surrogate": "Safest Way" to Expand Our Family

Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and actor Daryl Sabara have joyfully announced the arrival of their third child, a baby girl, welcomed through a surrogate. The couple shared the happy news with fans, describing their surrogate as a “superwoman” and explaining that surrogacy felt like the safest and healthiest way for them to continue growing their family.

Meghan Trainor, best known for hits like All About That Bass and Made You Look, has been open in recent years about her journey through motherhood. She and Sabara, who rose to fame as a child actor in the Spy Kids franchise, are already parents to two sons. The arrival of their daughter marks a new and emotional chapter for the family.

A "Potentially Catastrophic" Storm from Texas to the Carolinas is predicted by forecasters

Meteorologists are warning residents across a wide swath of the southern United States to prepare for a “potentially catastrophic” storm system expected to impact areas from Texas through the Gulf Coast and into the Carolinas. The powerful weather event is forecast to bring a dangerous combination of severe thunderstorms, torrential rainfall, damaging winds, and the risk of flooding, prompting urgent alerts from weather authorities.

According to forecasters the storm system is being driven by a strong clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and a fast-moving cold front pushing eastward. This volatile mix is creating ideal conditions for intense weather activity. Large portions of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas are expected to feel the effects as the system moves across the region over the coming days.