Why some people are staying sober during Dry January — and why experts say the benefits may last well into the year

Mahina Douglas, who lives in the suburbs of Baltimore, says she loves to socialize. But after the holidays, she’s been thinking about cutting back on alcohol.  “I just felt like my drinking was getting, I guess a little more than I was comfortable with it being,” Douglas said. She decided to try “Dry January” — … Read more

Staying hydrated is linked to a longer, healthier life, new study suggests

The secret to living a longer and healthier life? At least part of the answer could actually be pretty simple: water.  A new peer-reviewed study published Monday in the journal eBioMedicine, which is part of The Lancet, suggests that people who get proper hydration may be less likely to show signs of aging and chronic … Read more

Crohn’s Disease: Staying Connected

Though Crohn’s disease comes with daily challenges, including trouble getting out and spending time with others, it’s important to strengthen existing relationships and make new ones. Keeping an active social life while managing Crohn’s symptoms may seem daunting, but it’s all about balance and communication.  By rethinking the way you stay connected – and leaning … Read more

Why Goldman Sachs is staying super bullish on the Elon Musk-led Tesla

Despite a sharp sell-off in the past month, Goldman Sachs is staying bullish on Tesla stock. “We believe that Tesla, given its leadership position in EVs (including its vertical integration and tight coupling of hardware and software, as well as its ecosystem of charging stations and brand), and its focus on clean transportation more broadly … Read more

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Titleholder carries main hopes of first win for Japan but Toru Kurita is staying calm | Racing News

Trainer Toru Kurita believes Japan’s dream of a first Arc victory is “within reach” as Titleholder heads to Paris with a leading chance. As a racing nation, Japan has flourished in recent years, landing multi-million-pound prizes around the world, from the Middle East and across to the USA. But, the famous Prix de l’Arc de … Read more

Kyrie Irving says staying unvaccinated cost him $100m extension with Brooklyn Nets | NBA News

Remaining unvaccinated was a $100m decision, according to Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. The seven-time All-Star said on Monday that his choice to forgo Covid-19 vaccinations forced him to decline a hefty contract extension with the Nets. “I gave up four years, 100-and-something million deciding to be unvaccinated and that was the decision,” Irving said … Read more

Oak Forest shooting yesterday: Surviving teens staying with uncle after man kills family on Ann Marie Lane

OAK FOREST, Ill. (WLS) — Two Oak Forest teens are with family after their mother and siblings were killed during a barricade and fire situation in the south suburb Friday. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victims Friday afternoon as 22-year-old Briana Rodriguez, 20-year-old Emilio Rodriguez, 43-year-old Lupe Gomez and 44-year-old Carlos Gomez. … Read more

Most retirement savers are ‘staying the course’ — even if they’re totally stressed

Retirement investors for the most part are staying the course, despite market volatility and rising inflation and interest rates — instead of deviating from their plans and halting contributions in a panic.  After years of a bull market, investors may have been unnerved by the volatility that continued in the markets into the second quarter … Read more

Rhiannon Roberts: Liverpool ready to prove Women’s Super League staying power in ‘tasty’ Merseyside derby | Football News

“They’ve just maximised the situations,” Chelsea boss Emma Hayes said when summarising her side’s opening weekend defeat to Liverpool. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But nothing about beating reigning Women’s Super League champions Chelsea is simple. Far from it. Two penalty kicks ultimately decided the outcome, with Katie Stengel displaying nerves of steel to confidently dispatch … Read more