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As a chronic progressive disease, Alzheimer’s requires more than just medications to preserve cognitive function and the quality of life. People with Alzheimer’s can benefit enormously from behavioral and environmental changes, reality orientation training, caregiver support, and other non-drug interventions. Physical exercise may be yet another vital tool in the Alzheimer’s treatment plan. Here are six Alzheimer’s-related conditions that exercise may help improve: Depression As many as 30% of people living with Alzheimer’s disease will experience major depression, according to a 2015 review in Australian Prescriber....

But unfortunately, eating too much sugar has its downsides. From increasing your risk of developing heart disease to contributing to weight gain, loading up on the sweet stuff is not good for your overall health. The most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, put forth by the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services, recommends that adults consume no more than 10% of their calories from added sugars....

Keep the toes of your left foot pointed so that your shin is lying flat on the ground. When you first try this move, sit against a wall. Place a pillow between the wall and your lower back. If you’re less flexible, you can do this with your left leg straight or slightly bent. Once you’ve pushed your knee as far you comfortably can, hold the stretch for about 15 seconds and release....

If your keyboard has volume buttons, press the Mute button (the speaker with an X—usually F1) to unmute the speaker, or just press the Volume Up button (usually F3) several times until the volume increases. You can also increase the volume by clicking the speaker icon and then dragging the corresponding slider up (Windows 10) or to the right (Windows 11). If you’re using Windows 11, you’ll also see a section in the Volume Mixer for “Output device....

Do you steal for an emotional high? Do you feel initial tension, then a thrill of excitement that builds up prior to the theft and relief after it’s done? Is this then followed by feeling guilt, shame and remorse? These are some signs that stealing may be a problem for you. Do you steal to escape? When stealing, do you feel different, as if you’re not yourself or you’re not in touch with reality?...

What kind of stuff do you like to do on the weekends? What’s a pretty girl like you doing on a site like this? What good books have you read recently? What’s your idea of the perfect day? If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Hi! How’s your day going so far? Just wanted to say hi! Hey, what have you been up to lately? Hi, hope your week is going well....

Don’t wait until the last minute to buy picked-over grocery store roses. Sending an all-red bouquet is sure to signal your sweetheart that love is in the air. Here are the Best Valentine’s Day roses you can buy online in 2021. UrbanStems—$55 and UpBloomsyBox—$44. 99 per monthBouqs—$31 and UpFarmgirl Flowers—$59 and Up1800 Flowers—$34. 99 and UpH. Bloom—$65 and UpVenus ET Fleur—$44 and Up UrbanStems—$55 and Up UrbanStems has a large variety of prices ranging from about $35-$150 and will deliver next-day nationwide, whether you’re looking for adorable succulents, a plain rose bouquet, or a beautifully arranged vase of flowers....

Earlier AirPod models are not water resistant at all. If your AirPods charging case is wet, place the charging case upside-down with the lid open to allow residual liquid to drip out. If it’s plugged in, unplug it now. You can use a cotton swab to absorb liquid from the speakers, but don’t press too hard to avoid damaging them. This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web....

The seven members were accused of using social media to harass the former member. According to Lafayette County Justice Court records, they were arrested Friday after turning themselves in. Once a judge set a bond of $5,000 each, they were released. The seven students have yet to be indicted. In early February, a Lafayette County grand jury will probably hear the cases and decide if any crimes were committed. An arraignment is scheduled for Feb....

If you have had the same healthcare provider for years, make sure you update your healthcare provider on any changes that have occurred over the last year. If you are seeing a new healthcare provider, you may want to write down information about your health, so you do not forget to discuss something during your appointment. What You Should Tell Your Gynecologist Here are some important things your gynecologist should know about you....

7 Hangover Remedies to Try You might have heard suggestions like a late-night fast food run or a trendy remedy like activated charcoal to deal with a hangover. You won’t find those tips on the list, but here are seven science-backed ways to lessen the symptoms of a hangover. Mango The tasty orange fruit, whether off the tree or from your local grocery store, might offer some hangover protection. Both the flesh and peel of the mango appear to decrease plasma alcohol levels after consumption....

The units of surface area will be some unit of length squared: in2, cm2, m2, etc. Mark this measurement down as a. Example: a = 2 cm Note that this step calculates the area of one side of the cube. Example: a = 2 cm a2 = 2 x 2 = 4 cm2 This step completes the calculation for the cube’s surface area. Example: a2 = 4 cm2 Surface Area = 6 x a2 = 6 x 4 = 24 cm2...

A Virginia family was shocked when Duke, their 70-pound Labrador Retriever, was thrown into the air by a sudden dust devil on Tuesday. Duke’s owner, Brittany Wampler, told Newsweek that while she was at work, her children—Hunter, Avereigh and Logan—took the family dog outside to play in their Weyers Cave neighborhood. “The weather wasn’t initially anything to be concerned over, but the gust came through and they turned to see the dust devil form,” she said....

On Tuesday night, Barkley and O’Neal each praised Embiid’s talent but noted that he isn’t producing enough on a consistent basis. Embiid has seen decreases in his points (27.5 to 22.0), rebounds (13.6 to 12.4) and field goal percentage (48.4 to 45.8) compared to last season, though he is also playing fewer minutes (33.7 to 30.4). He hit his exact average against Denver with 22 points on 8-of-18 shooting in a matchup with All-Star big man Nikola Jokic....

NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Harden entered the highly-anticipated matchup against his former Brooklyn Nets just one 3-pointer shy of passing Miller on the all-time list. He only needed one attempt to leap the Hall of Famer, knocking down his first 3-ball of the night. Miller, who is in attendance calling the game for TNT, showed love to Harden for his accomplishment at the next commercial break....

MORE: Knicks fans want Dolan to sell team | Wall has three phones | Hornets trade Gary Neal The team unveiled Franklin to the world on Tuesday, but Grantland’s Zach Lowe got the inside scoop earlier this week. Lowe explained the process: According to Lowe, the 1,000 kids said they “liked fluffy things and blue things” and Franklin was born. The team has already created a Twitter account for the mascot dog and he’s been tweeting away, calling out Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez....

How did Philadelphia respond? By having one of the best offseasons in the league. Not only did James Harden re-sign with the team while taking a pay cut, but the 76ers added to their depth by signing P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr. They also acquired De’Anthony Melton in a trade with the Grizzlies. According to FanDuel, the 76ers are +1500 to win the 2022-23 championship, tying them with the Heat and Nets for the sixth-best odds in the league....

The apparent disconnect between the 76ers coach and skilled ball handler looms over an otherwise successful team. Philadelphia improved to 24-14 with its 120-113 win over the Thunder on Monday night. Before the contest, Brown shouldered blame for the lack of jumpers by Simmons but did not provide a plan to correct course. “Evidently I have failed, and it’s something that we’re all mindful of, and this is one of these things that is never gonna go away,” Brown told reporters....

Led by interim head coach Joe Mazzulla, Boston played off of the momentum of its home crowd en route to a 126-117 victory over the 76ers. In the win, the Celtics were fueled by the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, who each scored 35 points to combine for over half of the team’s scoring offense. For the Sixers, it was James Harden that led the way with 35 points on 9-of-14 shooting while Joel Embiid finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t quite enough....

NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) The Nets are battling for a Play-In seed in the East (which is still shocking to believe) but they got back in the W column with their defeat of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Kevin Durant is back after missing time with an MCL sprain, and the Nets will also have the services of Kyrie Irving, fresh off a 50-piece against the Hornets, in this game....