A new study has found that sitting too much and not moving enough can harm your balance and the way you walk-even if you’re young and healthy. The research was led by Dr. Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi, a physical therapy expert from Clarkson University, and was published in the journal Applied Sciences. The study looked at 133 adults between the ages of 18 and 35. Each person wore small sensors that measured how well they could stand still without wobbling and how they moved while walking. The researchers sorted people into groups based on how active they were: how many hours they sat each day and how much moderate exercise they did each week. The results were very clear. People who moved more and sat less had better balance and more control when walking, especially when turning. Even people who sat a lot but still exercised regularly had better balance than those who hardly moved at all. But the group that sat for long hours and didn’t move much had the weakest balance and the most trouble walking smoothly. Dr. Appiah-Kubi says that these changes in balance can happen slowly, often before people realize anything is wrong. The good news is that regular movement-even just moderate activity-can help protect your balance and how well you walk. These habits can help you avoid injuries and stay mobile as you get older. This study gives helpful advice for everyday life. It encourages people to move more often, especially if they spend a lot of time sitting at work, school, or home. Even short breaks to stand up and walk can make a difference over time. The results may also help companies design better workspaces and help health professionals create exercise plans to keep people steady on their feet. The researchers also hope to use what they learned to help older adults and people with movement problems, who may be even more affected by sitting too much. More studies will explore how movement habits affect balance in these groups. In summary, sitting too much is not just bad for your heart or weight-it can also slowly hurt your balance and walking ability, even if you’re young. Making time to move every day, even just a little, can help keep your body strong, steady, and safe for the future. If you care about bone health, please read studies that plant-based diets can harm your bone health without these nutrients, and this bone problem may strongly increase COVID-19 death risk. For more health information, please see recent studies that too much of this vitamin may increase your risk of bone fractures, and results showing this type of exercise may protect your bone health, slow down bone aging.
https://knowridge.com/2025/11/sitting-too-much-can-weaken-balance-and-walking-even-in-young-adults/
Monthly Archives: November 2025
SF assembly member pressures CCS to move St. Ignatius, SHC football final to City
St. Ignatius, Sacred Heart Cathedral will play for Central Coast Section Division II football title next weekend, tentatively scheduled for San Jose.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/22/sf-assembly-member-pressures-ccs-to-move-st-ignatius-shc-football-final-to-city/
UCF needs second-half heroics to push past Oklahoma State in home finale
It all began when a few fans climbed to the top of the north side of Acrisure Bounce House Stadium during the second quarter of UCF’s home finale against Oklahoma State. More fans soon joined them, taking off their shirts and waving them defiantly. What started as a small group quickly turned into a wave of shirtless supporters. The trend had taken hold in Orlando and was in full swing on Saturday afternoon. Whatever the cause, this display ignited a spark in a struggling UCF team as the Knights rallied to secure a 17-14 win over the Cowboys on Senior Day. Kicker Noe Ruelas connected on a 34-yard field goal with 57 seconds left for the win. Safety Braeden Marshall intercepted Oklahoma State quarterback Zane Flores to seal the win for the Knights. UCF (5-6, 2-7 Big 12) snapped a three-game losing streak while moving one game closer to being bowl eligible for the first time since the 2023 season. The victory is also the 40th career win for Scott Frost in 8 seasons. Oklahoma State (1-10, 0-8 Big 12) did not resemble a team ranked No. 122 in total offense as the Cowboys efficiently moved down the field on their opening possession. Flores connected with receiver Gavin Freeman in the flat for a 5-yard touchdown, giving them a quick 7-0 lead. It was the third time in the last four games that UCF allowed a touchdown on the opponent’s opening possession. The Knights’ opening possession didn’t go as planned, as pre-snap penalties continued to be a downfall for the team. A false start penalty turned what could have been a manageable 4th-and-1 into a challenging 4th-and-6, ultimately forcing UCF to punt instead of seizing the opportunity to go for it. The defense stepped up on OSU’s next possession, stopping the Cowboys on a 4th-and-1 at the UCF 39 and forcing a turnover on downs. But quarterback Tayven Jackson’s pass to Carl Jenkins Jr. was tipped and intercepted by Oklahoma State cornerback Cam Smith. It was Jackson’s seventh interception of the season and the fifth consecutive game in which he’s thrown a pick. UCF failed to score in the first quarter for the sixth time this season, trailing 7-0. Oklahoma State tacked on an additional touchdown late in the second quarter as Flores scampered six yards into the end zone with 50 seconds left in the half. Jackson was intercepted for the second time on UCF’s next possession as the Knights went into the half scoreless for the first time since the season opener against Jacksonville State on Aug. 28. The redshirt junior redeemed himself a bit to start the second half, finding tight end Dylan Wade wide open racing down the sideline for an 83-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 14-7. It was the longest touchdown pass of the season for the Knights and the second straight game with a touchdown for Wade. It was a back-and-forth affair after that, as both teams struggled to get much going offensively. UCF drove inside Oklahoma State territory, getting to the Cowboys’ 2. But facing a 4th-and-2, Jackson found Wade for his second touchdown of the game, tying things up at 14 apiece with 9: 12 left. It’s been a rough month for UCF. The Knights entered this weekend averaging just 13 points per game in November, scoring just four touchdowns over those three games. On defense, UCF was allowing 36 points per game and 12 touchdowns. UCF wraps up the regular season on the road with a trip to face No. 12 BYU in Provo, Utah, next Saturday. It’s the first time the Knights have ended a season away from Orlando since the 2022 campaign.
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/22/ucf-needs-second-half-heroics-to-push-past-oklahoma-state/
Funeral Drum Cadence Kennedy Funeral
^ | Unknown | Taps Bugler Posted on by Beowulf9 November 22, 1963. Assassination of our then President Kennedy. I hated to let the day go by without mentioning it, though it’s been many years. I still remember my mother’s tears, the 3 days of the funeral, the sound of the drums. I was a kid. A different time. Worlds ago, now. It seems after that day it all turned a different page. Still RIP John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Btw, those drums, that funeral, briefly shown in the movie The Boston Strangler, with Tony Curtis, which I am grateful they put that in the movie, so it has been placed, I think as a bit of a memorial to the event. TOPICS: Chit/Chat KEYWORDS: assassination; jfk; kennedy; nov22 Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC PO Box 9771 Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. 1 posted on by Beowulf9 To: Beowulf9 Thank you. The anniversary is worthy. 2 posted on by Fester Chugabrew (/s/) Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by.
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At the whistle: Kentucky football blown out by Vanderbilt 45-17
Kentucky football (5-6, 2-6 SEC) was decimated 45-17 by No. 14 Vanderbilt (9-2, 5-2 SEC) to finish out its 2025 SEC slate. The Wildcats were very short-handed on the defensive side of the ball as injuries piled up in a big way, especially in the secondary as Kentucky was forced to start three freshmen. That mark was also the most yards an SEC quarterback has thrown in a game this season. This game meant a ton to both teams as the Wildcats were fighting for bowl eligibility and the Commodores are trying to secure a playoff bid. Kentucky came into this game on a three-game winning streak and a completely new outlook on the 2025 season. When play began, the Wildcats got the ball first, but could not get a drive sustained. The Commodores did not have any trouble getting going as they moved the ball quickly into Kentucky territory and into the rezone. A few penalties allowed the Wildcats to hold the home team to a field goal to open the scoring. continued to roll as he connected with Tre Richardson for a 71-yard touchdown that gave Vanderbilt a 10-0 lead. Kentucky was forced to punt again and the Commodores continued to gash the banged up secondary and the drive culminated in a 15-yard rushing touchdown score by Richardson. On the ensuing Kentucky offensive drive, Cutter Boley and the offense started to string together some first downs, but Boley suffered a neck injury and was replaced by Zach Calzada. After the defense forced a turnover on downs, Boley returned to the game and led the Wildcats to a field goal to get on the board. The Wildcats did have a touchdown as Boley hit J. J. Hester, who broke a tackle and galloped 41 yards for a touchdown. Boley hit Fred Farrier II for a 9-yard score to result in the 45-17 final score. The win does not change a whole lot for Kentucky as it just needed to win one of its final two games of the season to be bowl eligible. With Louisville now losers of three-straight games, going on the road and winning is still very possible for the Wildcats. Kentucky will hit the road to take on Louisville to close out the 2025 season on Saturday, Nov. 29, with kickoff set for noon ET.
https://kykernel.com/120526/sports/at-the-whistle-kentucky-football-blown-out-by-vanderbilt-45-17/
NFL Announces Final Decision on Cowboys Player’s Fate
NFL games are jam-packed with excitement, but sometimes, things can get a bit too wild on the field. Players get caught up in the moment and do things they aren’t supposed to do. That was the case during the Dallas Cowboys‘ 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, November 17, in Vegas. Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens did the same move that was made by Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams the day prior, and as with Williams, he got handed an in-game penalty. During the first half of the game, Pickens scored a touchdown, and to celebrate, he jumped up and hugged the base of the goalposts. That action, by the NFL rules, gets a player an unsportsmanlike penalty, which is what Pickens got. Pickens finished the showdown with nine receptions, 144 yards and one touchdown, so it was a great performance for the wide receiver. But, the story isn’t over. The NFL has made a decision on whether it’s going to punish Pickens more. George Pickens of the Dallas Cowboys Gets Punished The NFL hands down punishments to players every Saturday for actions taken during the previous week’s games. According to the league, that these actions are “to protect players from unnecessary risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity.” As for the amount and kinds of punishments, the NFL and NFL Players Association agree on the set of game-related rules violations that may result in accountability measures. The NFL sends out fines and punishments for actions that are deemed unsportsmanlike conduct, such as what Pickens did. And, on Saturday, Nov. 22, they announced that Pickens has to pay up. In the league’s accountability report, they announced that Pickens will have to pay $26,085 for “use of prop” and “unsportsmanlike conduct.” In addition, DeMarvion Overshown was fined $8,166 for a “late hit” and “unnecessary roughness.” For what it’s worth, Williams was also fined. On Saturday, the NFL announced that they’re fining him $14,491 for “use of prop” and “unsportsmanlike conduct.” Dallas Cowboys Player’s Fine Will Go to a Good Cause The funds raised from the NFL fines, according to an official statement from the league, will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation to “support legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game.” Looking ahead, the Cowboys are 4-5-1 heading into their game against the 8-2 Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 22, at home. In the NFL’s predictions going into the game, their experts state that they “need to see this new version of the Cowboys compete with the NFC’s elite” before they can “buy into their chances of a turnaround in 2025.” They add that “If Vic Fangio’s suffocating defense relents at all, Dak Prescott could find an opening and exploit it. I’m just skeptical that the Cowboys have been transformed on the fly.”.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/nfl-announces-final-decision-player-fate/
Way Better Insurance Announces Local Hiring Push Ahead of New B Street Office Opening in Babcock Ranch
Punta Gorda, FL, November 22, 2025 –(PR. com)– Way Better Insurance, one of Southwest Florida’s fastest-growing independent insurance agencies, announced today a new hiring initiative focused on expanding its Babcock Ranch team as the company prepares to open its dedicated B Street office in early 2026. Although the agency is currently operating from its Fort Myers headquarters during the build-out, Way Better Insurance is now hiring local, community-minded agents who live in or around Babcock Ranch. These new team members will support the agency’s growing customer base in America’s first solar-powered town, known for rapid population growth, new construction, and high demand for personalized insurance solutions. “Our goal has always been to build a true local agency presence in Babcock Ranch,” said Ruth Villanueva, managing partner for the new office. “While construction continues on our B Street location, we’re bringing in people who already know the neighborhoods, understand the community, and care about the level of service that makes this place special.” The B Street office, currently under construction in the heart of Babcock Ranch, is expected to be completed in early 2026, with the full team moving in later that spring upon completion of the interior build-out. The new space will serve as a neighborhood-focused hub for home, auto, flood, and hurricane insurance, as well as a center for community education, free policy reviews, and insurance guidance for new homeowners. Way Better Insurance has seen significant growth in Babcock Ranch throughout 2025, driven by the demand for: Homeowners insurance for new construction Private flood options Auto insurance for new residents Golf cart policies catered to residents of Babcock Ranch Same-day quotes and personalized service “We’re looking for service-focused people who take pride in taking care of their neighbors,” said Karen Culbertson, co-founder of Way Better Insurance. “Babcock Ranch deserves an agency that answers the phone, explains coverage in plain English, and treats every customer like a long-term relationship.” Way Better Insurance will continue to operate from its Fort Myers headquarters during the B Street build-out, with the new hires receiving full training and integration before transitioning to Babcock Ranch in 2026. Positions are now open for licensed insurance agents, aspiring agents, and community-oriented candidates who align with the agency’s high standards of responsiveness, honesty, and personalized service. About Way Better Insurance Way Better Insurance is a family-run, independent personal-lines agency serving Southwest Florida. Known for its culture, service, and long-term client relationships, the agency specializes in home, auto, flood, and hurricane coverage, bringing multiple carriers and competitive options to a rapidly growing region. The company is expanding into Babcock Ranch with a dedicated B Street office opening in 2026. Contact Way Better Insurance Babcock Ranch Expansion Team Fort Myers HQ | Opening Spring 2026 on B Street, Babcock Ranch Email: kc@waybetterinsurance. com Website: www. waybetterflorida. com Phone: (239) 456.
https://www.pr.com/press-release/953707
Senior Day shutout: Aggies finish 7-0 at home for first time in school history
Though the affair started with a misty-eyed Senior Day ceremony, No. 3 Texas A&M football finished 7-0 at home for the first time in school history after a 48-0 pummeling of Samford that showcased the difference in quality between an undefeated Southeastern Conference leader and a 1-10 FCS team. Before the typical pyrotechnics and blaring of Ye’s “POWER,” there was a more quaint celebration, as A&M honored 36 Aggies on its Senior Day. The players came out one at a time to cheers from the 12th Man, shared smiles with loved ones and a brief embrace from coach Mike Elko. “They’ll forever have shaped the culture at Texas A&M for this era of Texas A&M football,” Elko said. “That’s a legacy that no matter how this thing ends, they’ll take with them. Now they’ve got much bigger aspirations about how they want to end this thing.” Senior Day success With redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed coming out and leading three touchdown drives in rapid succession, Elko turned to his seniors in an attempt to give them an opportunity to make one last play on the Kyle Field grass. “It was great to see some of our young players get out and get opportunities,” Elko said. “ . And then at the end to be able to get a lot of seniors on the field and make sure they finished their career with opportunities to play on Kyle.” Senior running back Amari Daniels made his last regular-season game at Kyle Field count, reaching a career high in single-game rushing yards before the teams went into the locker rooms at halftime. After falling down the depth chart this season due to the emergence of other weapons, Daniels wound back the clock for 106 yards and an exclamation-point touchdown. “It was really important to our staff to get him in the end zone,” Elko said. “It was great to see him go over 100 yards. He means a lot to Texas A&M football, he means a lot to this staff. I know it hasn’t been everything he hoped it would be his senior year, but you know, he continues to battle. I’m sure at some point that name is going to pop up in a meaningful game.” Though not a senior, true junior wide receiver KC Concepcion was featured heavily in the handful of drives he was in, reeling in five balls for 42 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. The likely NFL Draft pick also continued his special teams excellence by slaloming for a 39-yard punt return. The famed 12th Man kickoff team made a brief appearance in the dying embers of the first half, with junior safety Isaiah Willis chasing down graduate student kicker Randy Bond’s squib kick for his first career tackle as the crowd roared its approval. Even graduate student QB Jacob Zeno got in on the action in the fourth quarter. The UAB transfer made his first appearance of his seventh season of collegiate ball, passing for 27 yards on a drive finished off by a 2-yard touchdown by fellow senior RB Preston Landis. Samford struggles If you are reading this, you had more passing yards than Samford did in the first half. That was the kind of day it was for the Bulldogs. It started with negative passing yards in the first half and ended with 77 total yards of offense and a goose egg on the scoreboard the first time A&M has held an opponent under 100 yards of offense since 1996 and the first time the Aggies have pitched a shutout since 2022. With the Samford offensive line overmatched against an A&M pass rush that led the nation in sacks entering Week 13, offensive coordinator Ricky Turner resorted to a hodgepodge of screen passes and wildcat snaps to generate offense or at least tried to. The reliance on screens nearly resulted in the shortest touchdown of redshirt senior cornerback Tyreek Chappell’s career when he jumped a bubble as the Bulldogs were backed up on their own goal line, but the ball squirted through his hands and fell incomplete. Sophomore QB Quincy Crittendon went 1-for-7 for -2 yards in the first half as the Bulldogs failed to pick up a single first down. The rushing game wasn’t much better, mustering 27 yards on a less-than-ideal 1. 7 yards per tote. The Bulldogs’ offense exploded in the second half, gaining 51 yards on its second drive of the third quarter. Turner dove into his bag to jumpstart the drive, pulling out a hook and ladder to gain 27. Unfortunately for Samford, its best chance at points resulted in a blocked field goal that was returned 41 yards. Samford’s day ended with 77 total yards and 0-14 on third-down conversions, punctuated by a wet fart of a field-goal attempt to erase the shutout in the final minutes, only for the ball to hook wide left. Next generation While it is hard to look past the magic carpet ride of a season the Maroon and White are on and certainly not past next week’s date with No. 17 Texas the Aggie Faithful peeked through the keyhole of A&M’s future when many underclassmen entered the game in the second half. “There’s been times in the past where maybe we haven’t taken this game the right way, and we’ve had guys take the field almost like those reps didn’t mean anything,” Elko said. “Every time you get the opportunity to play, you get the opportunity to grow.” In a game that saw A&M tie its season high in tackles for loss with 11, freshman defensive end Marco Jones led the way with seven total tackles and one tackle for loss. Redshirt freshman QB Miles O’Neill made his seventh appearance in relief for the Aggies, coming in for Reed during the second quarter. The big-bodied backup floundered, short-arming a deep ball to sophomore WR Terry Bussey for an interception and passing for only 19 yards. While one quarterback disappointed relative to expectations, freshman QB Brady Hart shined in his first extended run of action. Hart led two drives into the red zone, and while he didn’t punch it in, he threw for 62 yards and ran for another nine. In huge news for nominative determinism believers, freshman RB Tiger Riden Jr. clawed his way to 45 yards on the ground and scored his first career touchdown, inciting a huge celebration in the end zone. “That was lovely,” Daniels said on seeing Landis and Riden score. “Because them guys, they look up to us, the older guys in the room and seeing how they change their mistakes and learn from them and how they grow every day.” After last year’s defeat at the hands of Texas, the Aggies will make a trip to Austin for a pseudo playoff game against the Longhorns at 6: 30 p. m. on Friday, Nov. 28, with a ticket to Atlanta for the SEC Championship on the line for the Maroon and White. “Not only that game, but how we finished last year put a spark under us,” Daniels said. “The word in the offseason was ‘Finish,’ we knew this year we had a team to go all the way, and all we got to do now is finish.”.
https://thebatt.com/sports/senior-day-shutout-aggies-finish-7-0-at-home-for-first-time-in-school-history/
Loaded gun, cocaine seized in Albany traffic stop
Two Albany men were arrested following a traffic stop near Clinton Avenue and Ontario Street on Friday, according to the Albany Police Department.
https://www.news10.com/news/crime/loaded-gun-cocaine-seized-in-albany-traffic-stop/
Boston International shuts out Hopedale to win Div. 5 title, make history
Players and fans braved the rain on Saturday to witness Boston International take home the MIAA boys soccer Division 5 state championship with a 2-0 victory over Hopedale. This makes the school the first Boston City League team to win a boys soccer title. “Means a lot,” said Boston International head coach Edmar Varela. “I don’t think any other team earned it more than we did.” Boston International pushed Hopedale all game, staying in control and keeping its opponents on their toes. Despite working hard to keep the Lions at bay, Hopedale couldn’t seem to match up offensively. Both teams started strong in the first half. While Boston International moved the ball several yards at a time, Hopedale responded with a strong defense that kept the Lions at bay for the majority of the first half. However, the Lions delivered just before the end of the first half, with Syberto Brevil scoring the game’s first goal with an assist from Xavier Arriola. “(Xavier) is a team player. His vision is second to none,” said Varela. “These guys, you can never be surprised at what they do. We have a group of athletes . and Syberto’s one of them. He has an incredible shot.” The defensive battle continued through the first 33 minutes of the second half, but Boston International’s Henrich Saint delivered a key insurance goal to double the lead with just about seven minutes remaining. As Hopedale raced against the clock to recover, time just wasn’t on its side. BINCA held onto their 2-0 lead and carried it to victory. Coach Varela is proud of his team’s growth and teamwork this season, something that’s led them to this win. “It’s amazing to see the progress,” he said. “Individually, they’ve always been very solid but playing as a team is the hardest thing. I’ve been doing a lot of preaching about that, and we’ve been doing it all season long.” When asked about his proudest moment this season, Coach Varela didn’t hesitate. “Proudest moment has to be today,” he said. “Winning state champs, this is history. This is for [the players], this is for their families, their school, communities. This is for Boston.”.
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/22/boston-international-shuts-out-hopedale-to-win-div-5-title-make-history/