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Tom Sandoval, left, and Raquel Leviss, right, seen at a party in 2021.Tom Sandoval, left, and Raquel Leviss, right, seen at a party in 2021. Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” stars Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss ― two of the people involved in a reality TV cheating scandal so big that it inspired a New York Times explainer ― have released statements essentially confirming their relationship. The pair, whom TMZ reported was in a secret romance last week, dropped lengthy statements Tuesday night and Wednesday morning apologizing to their co-star Ariana Madix, who had been in a relationship with Sandoval since…

Having played Glastonbury last year with Hothouse Flowers, Clare Sands will return to Somerset this month to play a headline solo-set when she opens the acoustic stage on Saturday, June 24.Bill BrowneCorkman Today at 10:00CORK singer / songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Clare Sands has been unveiled as the opening Saturday act on the acoustic stage at this month’s Glastonbury Festival.It has been a busy couple of years for the Whitechurch musician, who in 2021 collaborated with Susan O’Neill, Steve Cooney, Tommy Sands, Brídín and Liam Ó Maomnlaí on the ‘Tírdhreacha agus Fuaimdhreacha’ EP, which was described by the…

Shirley Bloxom can’t forget the pride-swallowing shame she felt asking friends and church members for financial help. After the surgery left her husband partially paralyzed, he needed to use disposable underwear at least three times a day, said Bloxom, 72. Living on a fixed income, the couple couldn’t afford them. Bloxom’s husband is among the estimated 2.5 million older Floridians who use incontinence products, such as pads and adult diapers, daily. But with over a tenth of the Sunshine State’s seniors living in poverty, many struggle to pay for the supplies they need. Last month, Florida joined a growing number…

Menopause is a reality for almost half of Canada’s population, yet many common myths exist. Menopause typically occurs in women between 45 to 55 years old, when the menstruation cycle ends. During this period, females can experience a range of symptoms. But a few talk about it, according to registered dietitian Nishta Saxena, who says that creates an opportunity for misinformation and myths to fill the void. Saxena joined CTV’s Your Morning on Friday, to identify and set the record straight on some of the most common misconceptions. The first myth Saxena highlights is related to perimenopause, the period before…

By the time they entered kindergarten, most American children believed that being “thin” made them more valuable to society, writes journalist Virginia Sole-Smith. By middle school, Sole-Smith says, more than a quarter of kids in the US will have been put on a diet. Sole-Smith produces the newsletter and podcast Burnt Toastwhere she explores fatphobia, diet culture, parenting and health. In her new book, Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture, she argues that efforts to fight childhood obesity have caused kids to absorb an onslaught of body-shaming messages. “The chronic experience of weight stigma … is similar…

A low-carb, high-fat “keto-like” diet may be linked to higher levels of “bad” cholesterol and double the risk of cardiovascular events such as blocked arteries, heart attacks and strokes, according to new research. “Our study found that regular consumption of a self-reported diet, low in carbohydrates and high in fat was associated with increased levels of LDL cholesterol — or “bad” cholesterol — and a higher risk of heart disease,” lead study author Dr. . Iulia Iatan with the Healthy Heart Program Prevention Clinic, St. Paul’s Hospital and University of British Columbia’s Center for Heart Lung Innovation in Vancouver said…

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Fan Bingbing is back. the 355 actress, 41, walked the champagne carpet at the Oscars 2023 on Sunday night in a rare appearance since her tax evasion scandal in 2018. Fan dazzled in a shimmery Tony Ward halter dress and green cape that featured oversized sleeves and a train. Her look was made complete with an old Hollywood-style bob, emerald chandelier earrings and a bold red lip. the X-Men actress made headlines in September 2018…

Aging is a natural process and with time one grows older. But some people look older than their actual or biological age which could at times take a heavy toll on self-esteem and confidence. In some cases, it may lead to social anxiety and a tendency to avoid events and parties. Besides, looking older than biological age suggests all may not be well with one’s physical and mental health. It also indicates low fitness level. As unhealthy habits are generally at the root of faster aging, healthy lifestyle changes can often slow down the aging process. This would not only…