Consequences of biodiversity loss

In the face of the growing threats posed to ecosystems by climate change, scientists in the US have put forward an "ultra ambitious" proposal to rewild parts of the American West by reintroducing wolves and beavers. Their plan follows President Joe Biden signing an executive order for his America the Beautiful policy that involves a conservation effort to save 30% of water and land in the US by 2030. The administration's plan is to address "a catastrophic extinction crisis that threatens the biodiversity of our planet and the health of the natural systems that supply our food, water, and other resources". It comes as NASA satellite images have revealed the impact on the largest reservoir of water in the US, Lake Mead , of the most severe drought in decades. In a journal article published in BioScience, titled Rewilding the American West , 20 scientists propose rewilding large reserve areas owned by the US federal government to address these concerns. … [Read more...] about Scientists propose rewilding the American West by reintroducing grey wolves and beavers

A woman has impressed millions after revealing her dramatic weight loss transformation as she shredded her tum and gained a ‘peachy’ bum in the process. Sophia Ashmore decided to hit the gym to transform her figure and lost four stone in just seven months. She looks that different, some people can’t quite get over her change in appearance and so trolls have accused her of using photoshop. READ MORE: 'I spent years hiding body – but now could cry about how good I look in bikini' But, Sophia was certain that snap editing was not the case for her as she embraced her new hourglass figure. In a TikTok clip that has racked up 2.8million views, the aspiring songwriter first shared what she looked like before she set out on her slimming journey. Sophia donned a blush pink lacy bralette and some grey skin-tight joggers as she let her relaxed belly peep through her torso-showing outfit. She stared at the camera as she donned a bare face and pulled some sunglasses to … [Read more...] about Woman’s tum goes to ‘opposite side’ as she gains ‘peachy’ bum with weight loss

The practice of intermittent fasting has been gaining traction in recent years as an effective way to stimulate weight loss . It’s supposed to help make the body more efficient in how it burns and uses fuel, rather than forcing it to lose weight. The idea is to go without food for a prolonged period of time – say, 14 hours – to force your body to start devouring fat. It takes up to about five hours for the body to finish absorbing and digesting and after that period, it goes into a ‘post-absorptive state’, which lasts up to 12 hours after your meal. That’s when you enter a fasted state – and it’s then that your body finds it easier to burn fat because your insuline levels are low. Whether or not it works, well…there are arguments both for and against taking up intermittent fasting. But if you do want to give it a go, there’s some new research that suggests you should probably stop eating after 3pm to have the best chance of dropping the kilos. Researchers from … [Read more...] about Revealed: the best time to stop eating if you want to maximise weight loss

Update: On Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Sources tell CBS News the search was related to a Justice Department investigation into Trump's handling of presidential records. In the story below, first published on Feb. 10, 2022, shortly after the National Archives referred the matter to the Justice Department, legal experts told CBS News that Trump could face consequences for violating the Presidential Records Act or criminal statutes governing the handling of classified material. Washington — Former President Donald Trump's alleged improper handling of White House records while he was in office and after he decamped to Florida has prompted fresh scrutiny over whether he flouted federal law and, if he did, whether he can be held accountable for doing so. The law governing the records-keeping responsibilities of presidents is the Presidential Records Act , which was … [Read more...] about The consequences Trump could face for mishandling White House records

Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info We all have visceral fat in our bodies. It differs from subcutaneous fat, which can be found under skin, as it surrounds your organs. Storing an excessive amount of visceral fat in the body can result in a range of issues including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Related articles How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and blood sugar Joanne Woodward told of Alzheimer's days before husband's cancer Registered dietician and fitness expert, Nataly Komova, from JustCBD shared the two best exercises for "immediate burning" of visceral fat. She said: “Losing belly fat can be … [Read more...] about How to lose visceral fat: Two at home exercises that ‘immediately burn’ belly fat – expert

Counting calories is hardly anyone’s favourite pastime. Can you take CBD when you're on antidepressants? What you need to know Though if you really need to lose weight, it’s been considered a necessity for years and the only way of effectively shedding pounds. But according to new research, strict counting might be no more effective than – increasingly popular – fasting diets, in which you eat 500 calories every other day while eating normally on others. The most famous version of these being the 5:2 diet , in which two days are fast days and the remaining five in the week ones in which you can eat normally. A randomised clinical trial at the University of Illinois in Chicago has found that people who take part in fasting diets lose about the same amount of weight as those who do strict calorie counting. Involving 100 obese adults, the study observed the effects of alternate-day fasting on weight maintenance and cardiovascular disease risk. One group took … [Read more...] about Fasting every other day could be as effective as calorie counting, a study has found

Eating normally for five days a week and taking in just 500 calories (600 for a man) for the other two sounds like the perfect diet. But a number of health experts say it’s just a fad. The 5:2 diet is a form of intermittent fasting and claims to promote weight loss and other health benefits, including giving your digestive system a break and reducing the growth hormone that leads to ageing. However, former professional athlete Richard Phillipps, founder of Embody Fitness (www.embodyfitness.co.uk), says 5:2 is just another excuse for poor nutritional habits. ‘Although there’s some evidence to show that 5:2 can help you to lose weight in the short term,’ he says, ‘a diet such as this isn’t sustainable in the long term and might have serious health implications further down the line.’ ‘More importantly, though, is not considering the long-term health implications of consistently eating the wrong foods on your normal days,’ he adds. ‘Being allowed to regularly consume … [Read more...] about Fast or feast: Is the 5:2 diet all it’s cracked up to be?

British defence experts expressed alarm yesterday after Donald Trump suggested he might undo a multi-billion dollar stealth fighter project that is to form a core part of the United Kingdom's defensive capabilities. The president-elect took a casual shot at the F-35 programme for the world's most advanced fighter jet tweeting on Monday that the cost was "out of control". "Billions of dollars can and will be saved on military (and other) purchases after January 20th," he wrote, indicating a change in strategy after his inauguration. Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2016 But defence experts told this newspaper there would be disastrous consequences for Britain if Mr Trump were to put the plan on the scrap heap at this late stage. "If the US were to cancel the programme in its entirety tomorrow, the UK would … [Read more...] about Defence experts warn of ‘disaster’ for Britain after Donald Trump suggests undoing ‘out of control’ F-35 fighter jet project

Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds 'in private ceremony' SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson married fiancee Carrie Symonds in a secret ceremony at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday, with details emerging today. The couple announced their engagement in February last year, and have one son together, Wilfred. Their quiet wedding comes after more than a year of lockdown restrictions preventing lavish ceremonies. Related articles Carrie Symonds' wedding dress: Bride stuns in unique embroidered gown Royal poll: Should Brexit flagship be named after Prince Philip? This marriage is Mr Johnson's third, having previously been married to Allegra Mostyn-Owen from 1987 to 1993, and Marina … [Read more...] about How did Boris Johnson marry in catholic Westminster Cathedral after divorce? ‘Not valid’

Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A new “very concerning” report found that Omicron BA.5 could be far more dangerous than its BA.2 predecessor. The Covid variant, now dominant in the UK, is said to be three times more likely to put sufferers in hospital. The report from Portugal suggested that even people who were vaccinated and boostered had a 23 percent risk of hospitalisation. Related articles Paul Newman: Risk factors of the 'horrible' disease that killed actor How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and blood sugar Denis Kinane, a leading immunologist and founding scientist at Cignpost Diagnostics, offered some words of … [Read more...] about Expert shares 3 ‘common sense’ tips to reduce your risk of the new Omicron BA.5 variant