By causing vasoconstriction, cold water can therefore trigger heart attacks, even in the relatively young and healthy. The American Heart Association cites research showing that “plunging into cold water during hot weather can cause heart attacks even in young, fit and healthy individuals”. The discovery was made in a study published in the journal of Physiology, which explained that the sudden submersion in cold water was harmful to the body.
Congratulations to HGTV star Shea Hicks-Whitfield and her husband, Terry Whitfield, who announced the arrival of their son, Beau James Whitfield, last week. The Bargain Block star took to Instagram to share the news of her baby’s birth with her fans. “We loved you before we knew you,” Shea wrote to her and Terry’s son. “Even when there was just a hope for you, we loved you,” The HGTV star added.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that happens when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes and chances are you know someone who has diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “37.3 million Americans—about 1 in 10—have diabetes. About 1 in 5 people with diabetes don’t know they have it.” Diabetes is a serious disease that if left untreated can cause severe complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, blindness and amputations.
Paris Hilton and her husband, Carter Reum, shared a passionate kiss as they celebrated marrying by hosting an epic carnival-themed after-party at Santa Monica Pier on Friday. The socialite, 40, who had walked down the aisle on Thursday at her late grandfather’s estate in Bel Air, is in the midst of her three-day celebrations and rented out the entire pier to host a star-studded party. The heiress rented out the pier to host a star-studded party, with guests like Demi Lovato (pictured), who also sang at Paris’s wedding Thursday night.
Iran-set coming-of-age story “Summer With Hope” won the top prize at the 56th Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, winning over the Crystal Globe jury with its story of youthful competitive swimmer Omid as he struggles to train for a risky ocean competition. The film, directed and written by Iranian-Canadian Sadaf Foroughi, is her sophomore feature, following up on 2017 teen drama “Ava.” The Karlovy Vary prize comes with $25,000. The brisk yet redolent Spanish study of friends “You Have to Come and See It,” directed by Jonás Trueba, won the special jury prize and $15,000 for its ironic, philosophical portrayal of a country outing by Madrid city folk.