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How weekend workouts can be just as effective as working out all week

How weekend workouts can be just as effective as working out all week

If you don't have time to exercise during the week, longer workouts on the weekend can be just as good for your heart.Adults should get 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per week, most the guidelines recommend, with the typical advice to distribute it throughout the week. The Harvard researchers were surprised to find that people who packed their 2.5 hours of activity into one or two days reduced their risk of heart attack by 27%, compared with 35% among people who exercised more on weekdays. "Weekend warriors" also experienced a 38 percent reduced risk of heart failure, compared…
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Biden names CIA director William Burns to his cabinet

Biden names CIA director William Burns to his cabinet

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden elevated CIA Director William Burns to his cabinet on Friday, a symbolic move that underscores the intelligence chief's influence and his work in supporting the United States in Ukraine.In a statement, Biden said Burns had "leveraged intelligence to give our country a critical strategic advantage" and credited his "clear and direct analysis that puts the security of the American people first."Burns has been a central figure in the Biden administration, particularly in the White House strategy to declassify intelligence findings that Russia intended to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Burns, a career diplomat and…
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MLB pitcher Chad Kuhl turned down contract offers, will remain a free agent to support his wife’s cancer battle

MLB pitcher Chad Kuhl turned down contract offers, will remain a free agent to support his wife’s cancer battle

Chad Kuhl has pitched for three MLB teams during his seven-year major league career, but the veteran pitcher prioritizes helping his wife battle cancer over striking out opposing players in the batter's box.Earlier this week, Kulh took to Instagram to announce that he is stepping away from baseball to spend time with his wife, Amanda, as she battles cancer. He also thanked supporters who contributed to campaigns that benefit his wife."I've taken some time to reflect on these past few weeks and where I am today. I want to thank the @nationals and their fans for welcoming us and to…
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to 0 million with possible cash payout of 2 million

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $820 million with possible cash payout of $422 million

STREET. LOUIS — Mega Millions has upped the ante by another $100 million.The lack of a jackpot winner in the lottery game's latest draw on Friday night caused the jackpot to skyrocket to an estimated $820 million.The numbers drawn on Friday night were: 29, 40, 47, 50, 57 and Golden Mega Ball 25. No tickets were sold that hit all of those numbers for the estimated $720 million grand prize.The estimated $820 million in the upcoming Tuesday night drawing will only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years. Almost all grand prize winners opt…
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