As frustrating as hemorrhoids can be, even scientists are not entirely sure why some people develop them and others do not. What we do know is that there are certain factors that can increase a person’s risk. Some of these (such as a tendency to be constipated) are modifiable, while others (such as genetics and age) are not. Common Causes Hemorrhoids will affect three of every four people at one time or another in their lives....
When Brendan Rodgers appointed Henderson as his skipper in 2015, it appeared a daunting task for the former Sunderland midfielder because of who he was replacing. Gerrard had been club captain for 12 years and became a homegrown hero having joined the Reds’ academy as a nine-year-old, but he opted to spend the final year of his career in MLS with LA Galaxy. Many felt it was a significant step down for Liverpool, with Henderson a player who has often polarised opinion in terms of his abilities....
Manager Gareth Southgate confirmed the Liverpool midfielder will remain as skipper after leading his country in the 4-0 away win over Malta on Friday. Southgate is yet to announce a new permanent captain since the international retirement of Everton forward Wayne Rooney. A second straight game with the armband would appear to put Henderson in a strong position for the role, with Gary Cahill and Harry Kane also mooted as candidates....
Henry Cejudo is one of the most decorated combat sports athletes of all time. He has held both the UFC flyweight and bantamweight titles, as well as an Olympic gold medal in freestyle wrestling. Naturally, Cejudo has been imparting his high level wrestling skills to Zhang Weili. According to a recent report from ESPN, ‘Triple C’ also took it upon himself to assist Zhang with the mental side of preparation....
The meeting, which had been set to take place at Stade Louis II on Friday, is one of four fixtures to be called off this week, along with Paris Saint-Germain’s home game with Montpellier and Lyon’s trip to Toulouse. It was also announced on Thursday that Saint-Etienne’s match against Marseille at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday will be played at an alternative date. Those decisions have been made following unrest in the country as protestors respond to rising fuel tax, prompting ugly scenes on the streets, with police using tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons on the Champs-Elysees in Paris....
Henson has been disappointed in the lack of due process for two of his alma mater’s players, P.J. Hairston and Leslie McDonald, who remain in NCAA limbo as the organization looks into eligibility issues for both players. Hairston was found twice this past summer to have driven rental cars linked to a convicted felon, raising concerns of an improper benefit. North Carolina has not said what is at issue with McDonald, but it may be concerning a letter the school sent that ordered a company making designer mouth guards to stop using McDonald on its website over the summer....
On July 10, 2013, 23-year-old Sonny Gray made his MLB debut. Three months later, he outdueled Justin Verlander in Game 2 of the ALDS, effectively channeling the energy of 48,292 yellow-towel-waving fans at the Coliseum. This year, left-handers Jesus Luzardo, 21, and A.J. Puk, 24, will attempt to uphold that legacy for Oakland. The top prospects are expected to debut sometime in July after rehabbing from injury, and there are high expectations for their arrivals....
Fans have been waiting for the Pokemon Sword and Shield games to expand on the obtainable Pokemon that trainers can catch as they explore the game. Since the base game did not include some Pokemon from previous generations, players have been looking forward to having some of their favorite Pokemon on the Nintendo Switch. Not only are older Pokemon joining Sword and Shield, but never-before-seen Pokemon will also be coming into play with the Isle of Armor DLC....
Sorceress Sellen is an Elden Ring NPC who can teach the player spells if they agree to become her student. Following her questline will award players with new Armor sets and spells. However, it will also bring them into conflict with Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, and the Academy of Raya Lucaria. RELATED: Elden Ring Video Shows What Happens If You Kill the Two Fingers Redditor FreddyKrum shared screenshots of Sorceress Sellen’s face textures to show what she looks like under her mask....
In a statement posted on its website, the College Board announced that it will be taking the SAT fully online after successfully testing it in November. “The digital SAT will be easier to take, easier to give, and more relevant,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, vice president of College Readiness Assessments at the College Board. “We’re not simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform—we’re taking full advantage of what delivering an assessment digitally makes possible....
Each St. Patrick’s Day it’s estimated a whopping 13 million pints of Guinness will be consumed globally on the holiday, according to Fortune in 2017, which is celebrated everywhere with Irish descent. It’s possible that number may lower in 2020 due to local regulations from the global outbreak of COVID-19, or coronavirus. In America, it’s unlikely bars will be pouring drinks after all. President Donald Trump banned gatherings of over 10 people on Monday evening after a weekend full of St....
If you’re tired of mayhem and misery, this is for ,you. It’s a dose of straight optimism. I have just received my latest edition of the “Statistical Abstract of the United States.” Published by the Census Bureau, it’s full of intriguing facts about America: everything from the share of U.S. households with pets (37 percent have dogs) to the number of libraries (31,167). 1 have scoured it for underreported or underappreciated good news....
Headaches after Botox may come as a surprise since chronic migraine prevention is one of the reasons for the treatment. Well-known for its cosmetic use in smoothing out facial wrinkles, Botox is also used therapeutically to provide relief from health conditions such as blepharospasm (eyelid twitching), spasticity (abnormal muscle tightness), and overactive bladder. Botox contains very tiny amounts of a toxin derived from the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. This botulinum toxin works by impairing nerve functioning....
Brown’s departure would cost Clinton a valued cabinet member. Brown has been an effective link to corporate America; he also has close ties to the left wing of the party. Most troubling to the White House is the prospect of losing another minority from the administration. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy and Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders were forced out and Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros faces a Justice probe.
So far, the plans involve the states of Texas, Louisiana and Florida. All three states have experienced recent surges in positive cases of the virus since the phased reopening of businesses. Governors of each state have expressed concerns about the virus being passed on by people under 35 years of age. “The strategy would be to surge test,” said Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Admiral Brett Giroir to reporters on Wednesday....
Adequate screening has proven extremely effective in catching this slow-growing cancer in its earliest stages when treatment is theoretically most likely to improve survival. While prostate cancer detection and treatment aren’t perfect, knowledge and technology have given physicians a new sense of confidence that thousands of deaths can potentially be avoided. Most health groups recommend annual digital rectal exams and PSA blood tests beginning at age 50, but earlier for African-Americans and others who have a family history of the disease....
Davis’s miracle is increasingly commonplace. Fifteen thousand patients worldwide with Parkinson’s and another disorder called “essential tremor” have received brain pacemakers in clinical trials over the past decade, and with FDA approval secured in January, many more are sure to follow. But stories like Davis’s are just the beginning. Brain pacemakers, or “deep-brain stimulators,” are also starting to show promise for treating several other neurological disorders. Though research is sparse and preliminary, the few small studies performed on patients with epilepsy, dystonia (which involves constant, involuntary muscle spasms) and severe obsessive-compulsive disorder have all yielded encouraging results....
About 25% of diagnosed heart attacks happen to people who have already survived one. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for U.S. men and women. This article highlights important facts and statistics you should know about heart attacks. Heart Attack Overview Heart attacks are a type of cardiovascular disease (heart disease). They can cause serious complications and may even lead to death. Heart attacks happen when there is a lack of blood flow to parts of the heart muscle....
South American footballing countries have a huge number of fans in Kerala, a hotbed of football in India. And rivalries between Argentina and Brazil fans in the state is very common during World Cup season. Police believe that Dinu Alex jumped into a nearby river named Meenachil and a search for him by the state Fire Force unit is on. “The search is ongoing. On the basis of suspicion, we are searching the Meenachil river and the surrounding area....
