We all know that junk food isn't the best on your heart. Neither is not exercising. But did you know the number of siblings you have might increase your odds when it comes to heart problems? Don't worry ... we didn't either. The Daily Mail released an article on all the bizarre ways you may be more susceptible to heart problems. Find them out below:
Having lots of brothers
According to the article, "Lower levels of testosterone are clearly linked to an increased risk of heart disease, says Dr Grainger. And if your mother had many sons before you, you're more likely to have been exposed to male testosterone in the womb, causing you to have lower levels yourself as an adult." Weird.
Going to bed after midnight
"Researchers from the Misao Health Clinic in Japan found that men who went to bed after midnight developed significantly stiffer arteries than those who hit the sack before midnight," the article claims.
Creased earlobes
The article claims: "Swedish researchers also found that more than 80 percent of people under the age of 40 who had succumbed to coronary artery disease had earlobe creases. One theory is that creases occur as a result of malformed blood vessels, which may also be true of those supplying the heart."
This one's a little scary. The Daily Mail says that, "This has been linked to the increased number of illnesses and infections we suffer during the winter months, which increase inflammation in the body. If you have heart disease, a flu vaccination will reduce this risk."
They go on to say that: "Another reason for more heart attacks occurring in winter is because cold weather causes our arteries to tighten, raising blood pressure." Maybe I won't pass on that next flu season.
Living alone
The Daily Mail says, "This doubles the risk of severe heart disease compared with living with a partner, Danish research suggests.
To read the complete list, click here!
Lindsay Lohan has officially turned herself over to be under house arrest for the next 35 days!
The actress arrived at Lynwood Jail at 5:02 am where she was promptly fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet. She was then sent home to her townhome in Venice, CA, where she'll spend the next 35 days for being accused of (and pleading no contest to) stealing a necklace.
Aside from the house arrest, she'll also have to complete 480 hours of community service, to include time at the LA County Morgue.
This season of Dancing with the Stars is finally over! The final show came down to Kirstie Alley and Hines Ward, and Hines and his partner Kym Johnson walked away with the coveted mirror ball trophy.
Ward said, "Starting this competition, I never thought I'd be in the finals, but, you know, I owe it all to Kym."
And runner-up, Kirstie had this to say: "I don’t feel like I won what I wanted to win, but I feel like I won something. That’s a good way to put it,” she told Access Hollywood after the results show. Kirstie also commented, saying that the show and the experience of paricipating has been one of the greatest journeys in her life.
Inception star Marion Cotillard, and boyfriend Guillaume Canet, gave birth to a baby boy named Marcel Thursday night in Paris.
Her pregnancy was announced in January, and this is the first baby for both parents. No plans yet on whether the two plan on getting married, but Cotillard has been spotted wearing a diamond ring (on her left hand, although she claims it's not an engagement ring).
Congratulations to the couple!
According to Prince Charles' wife Camilla, Kate does have fertility issues. Camilla has been telling all her friends that the newly married couple may have trouble having children.
Sources close to Camilla have told In Touch Magazine, "Health complications from Kate's adolescence raised red flags that may have an impact on her ability to conceive." Sources also told the magazine that the couple ignored the issues and wanted a marriage "based on love."
Adoption isn't really an option for the couple. Only a biological heir can take the throne, so if all of this is true, the throne would go to Prince Harry's eldest child.
Last week, we told you that Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger were splitting. Maria talked about his affairs, but now Arnold has released a statement admitting that he fathered a child with a household staff member.
"After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger released in a statement. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry. I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time," the statement concluded. "While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not."
