Fibromyalgia isn’t alone; research shows that being overweight is common in all kinds of chronic pain conditions. Physical symptoms as well as cognitive dysfunction can make it hard for people with this condition to regularly grocery shop and to cook, so healthy eating becomes difficult. That makes it even more likely that someone will put on some extra weight. Several questions remain, though: Does being overweight increase your risk of fibromyalgia?...

The federal government does not agree. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to categorize marijuana as a Schedule I drug—and that makes it illegal. What does this mean for people on Medicare who may want to use the drug for treatment? Understanding the Controlled Substances Act The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970 devised a system for classifying drugs. It divided drugs into the following five categories, or schedules, based on their risk for triggering substance abuse or dependence....

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does plenty more than simply require businesses to provide wheelchair ramps and handicapped-accessible bathrooms. The act prevents discrimination in employment based on disability, and it also requires virtually all public facilities to be accessible to those with disabilities. The ADA contains four main provisions: It prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disabilityIt prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities at the local or state government levelIt prohibits discrimination based on disability from businesses that offer goods, services, facilities, or accommodations to the publicIt requires telecommunications companies to take steps to make sure they can offer “functionally equivalent services” to individuals with disabilities...

Boxing fans last headed to the spectacular home of the north London Premier League club to watch Anthony Joshua lose to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021. Holding an outdoor event in December could be seen as a risky business because of the vagaries of the English weather, so what happens if it rains on the night? The Sporting News explains what to expect and whether the roof can be closed to protect punters....

Gum is hydrophobic, meaning it doesn’t dissolve in water. The best way to dissolve something that’s hydrophobic is to mix it with something else that’s also hydrophobic. [2] X Research source That’s where the WD-40 comes in. [3] X Research source You may need to repeat the process more than once to get all of the gum out. Continue spraying, waiting, and scrubbing until your carpet is gum-free! You can even freeze the chewing gum by placing an ice cube on it....

In footage, which was shared to TikTok by a man called Sam Pepper, we can see the dog walking ahead of his owner. As the animal keeps stopping and staring into the dark night, Pepper can be heard explaining: “I’ve been out here walking for my dog for a minute and he’s spooked. He’s spooked about something.” In the video, which has been watched more than 11.8 million times, the man then reassures his pet by saying: “Its okay....

Posted on September 5 by user @pdhickinbottom, in the clip Iris the dog can be seen grabbing her owner’s stuffed animal off the sofa and taking it to her upstairs. “I know I’m biased but I really have the most amazing dog ever” she wrote alongside the footage, which was caught on her household Ring camera. TikTok users seemed to agree, with the post receiving almost 100,000 likes and over 700 shares at the time of writing....

In footage, posted to TikTok by Hannah Cassidy, known online as Softblond, we can see her performing a massage on her sweet Jack Russell Terrier, whose name is Turtle. The video is stitched on to a clip of veterinarian Dr. Adam Christman, whose account name is dr.adamchristman52, explaining, “I am going to show you the number 1 place to massage your dog, guaranteed to work. They are going to love this....

In a video posted by the dog’s owner, who goes by the username Ash_laughs, on TikTok, the dog can be seen going down the stairs very slowly, imitating the owner’s movements, after seeing her struggling to get downstairs, due to a leg injury. The post—which was shared by Ash_laughs on Tuesday—has so far reached over 697,000 likes, 2,900 comments and 26,500 reshares. While a broken leg is not contagious, a yawn certainly is....

It might sound like the perfect excuse for forgetting your homework, but a married couple in Salem, Oregon, really did find themselves with a very important, very chewed-up piece of paper. Nathan and Rachael Lamet sent the ticket into the Lottery along with a picture of their two guilty dogs and a note with an explanation. Alaskan Klee Kais Apple and Jack have been in the family since they were puppies....

In the video, the adorable pup stares intently through the window while their owner waits patiently at a Starbucks drive-through. User Alejandro filmed the clip from the other side of the counter, captioning it: “Wonder if he shares tho.” The Puppuccino is essentially an espresso cup filled with whipped cream and is reportedly part of the “Starbucks secret menu,” a phenomenon that has an almost cult following, and the corresponding hashtag has over 420 million views on TikTok....

West Mercia Police (WMP) said officers responded to reports that a child had been attacked by dogs at a property in Egdon, Worcestershire, on Monday. In a statement, a WMP spokesperson said: “His family began to transport him to hospital themselves, but stopped at Worcester Countryside Centre en-route on the advice of the ambulance service. “He was then transported from there to Worcestershire Royal Hospital by ambulance, where he remains in a critical condition....

Secret and her 21-year-old owner Mary have caught the attention of social media again after the Instagram-famous dog managed to perfect yet another skill. On Sunday, Mary showed over 1 million Instagram followers her latest hobby, playing hopscotch, and gained over 129,000 likes for it. “Secret practicing for next year’s squid game. I’m always looking for new games to play to keep Secret entertained on these rainy fall days and hopscotch has been a really fun challenge for her,” she captioned the post....

Perhaps it’s the game’s imaginative premise, Grand Theft Auto-style open world gaming elements, or the fact it features the internet’s most popular pet, but for whatever reason Stray has been garnering almost universal praise. Animal welfare charity PETA has even been among those to praise the game, giving it “top marks” for “accuracy” in the way it portrays the life of a stray cat. But the love for Stray isn’t just restricted to its human players....

However, it isn’t just humans that appreciate a glittering home, as one photograph on Reddit would suggest. An image shared to the website by an account called Pacmaneatsfruit shows a white and gray dog staring out of a car window at some Christmas lights—which are reflected in the body of the vehicle below. The picture is made all the more adorable by the look of wonderment the canine appears to have in his eyes as he gazes at the brightly-colored decorations....

But they’re as good at making a mess as they are in their remorse, with our pets groveling for forgiveness as they know they’ve done wrong. That was the case with a Doberman, named Storm, who reacted so guiltily to a plant pot being knocked over, he may as well have handed himself to the police. His owner, Amberly Zamora, shared a hilarious clip to her TikTok account, @amberlyzamora, capturing Storm’s brilliant reaction....

In a video shared on TikTok earlier in August by the dog’s owner, under the username enzos.escapades, the Italian greyhound can be seen enjoying his flight on his owner’s lap, looking relaxed as his owner pets him. The video, which has so far been viewed more than 390,000 times and liked over 47,700 times, comes with a caption that reads: “Vacation is over—we are coming home ❤️” According to Dogtime, Italian greyhounds are quite easygoing dogs and very affectionate with their owners, family, children and strangers....

Glenn Kirschner, a legal analyst for NBC and MSNBC, was discussing how the January 6 panel is considering recommending criminal referrals for five people including Trump in its final report on the Capitol riot. As well as former president Donald Trump, the January 6 panel is reported to be weighing up whether to recommend that former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, Trump lawyers John Eastman and Rudy Giuliani, as well as former DoJ official Jeffrey Clark, should face prosecution over January 6 and attempts to overturn the 2020 Election, reported CNN....

Following Pahang’s 3-1 away win over Melaka United FC in their Super League match on Saturday, the Elephants head coach Dollah Salleh said he was satisfied with his team’s performance in the encounter. “I am satisfied, today was the best performance that my men produced. “The only hitch was in the final few minutes, when a number of injuries meant I had to make a few changes including the goalkeeper, and that disrupted the tempo somewhat and Melaka took advantage of it,” said Dollah in an interview with the match broadcaster....

Albert went on injured reserve Monday after being hurt in Miami’s loss at Detroit. MORE: No big heads for Lions | Bears ‘in good place’ | Seahawks still confident | Week 10 photos Albert has been perhaps Miami’s best offensive player this year, stabilizing a line that was awful in 2013. He’s in the first year of a $47 million, five-year contract that includes $26 million guaranteed. “These types of setbacks are part of the game,” Albert said on Twitter....