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Researchers can’t say for certain that any individual environmental factor directly causes type 2 diabetes, but studies have found links that suggest some factors play a role in its development. Read on to learn about how environmental factors such as pollution, infrastructure, and access to healthy food may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. How Does the Environment Influence Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is believed to result from an interaction of biological, behavioral, and environmental risk factors....

Many vacation stresses are out of your hands, but there are some great apps available to make your vacation go as smoothly as possible (and adapt quickly in case a part of the trip does go wrong). 1. Airbnb Having safe and secure accommodation takes a lot of stress out of traveling. With the app, it’s easy to search Airbnb for the perfect vacation stay for your needs. No matter if you’re going to a tropical location or to the North Pole, chances are that Airbnb has a listing you’ll like....

Luckily, there are plenty of different add-ons for Firefox that aim to address these problems. Here are six of the best. 1. Tabliss First up on this list we have Tabliss, an add-on for Firefox which will completely overhaul the way that you see your new tab page. As far as add-ons for new tabs go, Tabliss is a pretty straightforward way to approach things. With Tabliss, you can completely transform your new tab from its normal drab appearance to something a little more....

With lockdown policies in place worldwide, mobile technology like smartphone apps are becoming especially handy. Developers continuously improve their apps to ensure that everyone has access to healthcare, despite the pandemic. Below are some of the best medical apps that can help you navigate the pandemic using your phone. 1. Lemonaid Lemonaid gives you easy access to affordable telehealth services and quickly connects you online to a doctor or nurse....

Their next test assignment is against West Indies in July after the World Cup. Then, after a few home matches, they will tour New Zealand which will mark an end to India’s overseas cycle. Looking ahead at the future, we look six players who are destined for success in the longer format and show why India could dominate for a long time #6 Prithvi Shaw Prithvi Shaw is someone earmarked for greatness by many....

Well, believe it or not, these civilizations were actually responsible for inventing a number of technologies that are integral in our current day. So, what did the ancients come up with? 1. Central Heating Thousands of years ago, while ancient Greece was a powerful nation, central heating was invented. This heating system consisted of flues or ducts, planted in the ground, which then carried the heat produced by fire into people’s homes....

Not all that glitters is gold and not every single idea that comes out of WWE’s camp is going to be a good way. Unfortunately for The WWE Universe, they found that out the hard way when WWE hosted their first ever all women’s pay per view and while there were some good moments during the show, they were continuously overshadowed by a plethora of not so good decisions....

Possibly the greatest Pro Wrestling career of all time, Stone Cold Steve Austin’s WWE stint was cut short in 2003, due to a neck injury. The same happened with Edge in 2011. Then there are many who tackled injuries of all kinds and kept wrestling, regardless of their age. In the list below, we will take a look at 5 WWE legends who wrestled in 5 different decades. Also read: 10 oldest Pro-wrestlers who are still wrestling in 2019...

Like always, there is just one winner, but that doesn’t mean that the other 5 superstars haven’t performed well. But, there are some superstars who have made a mark with their poor Elimination Chamber track record, these are those guys who have not only failed to win a match, but have also failed to eliminate enough superstars. 45 different superstars have been a part of the Elimination Chamber’s 16-match old history....

While the announcement may have initially seemed like a one-off to get fans excited for Rare Replay, comments from the General Manager of Microsoft Studios, Shannon Loftis, claim that “Season 3 will feature guest characters.” That’s right, “characters” – as in more than one. This could have just been a slip of the tongue by the GM, but it got our minds racing at the possibility of other Xbox-centric guest fighters that could appear in Killer Instinct....

Given that these aforementioned players are on the wrong side of 30 now and likely to be phased out soon (Wade has already retired), we are in a position to now predict who will fill their boots. Luckily for fans like us, there are many candidates that we can immediately fixate our hopes upon. The last 4 draft classes have been especially kind to NBA fans. We have seen the rise of tons of promising players, and many really good NBA starters who would be well placed to make almost any playoff team in the league....

Announced early in 2020, the Cayo Perico Heist was being built up to be the biggest one yet in the game’s history. As things currently stand, it seems like Rockstar wasn’t mincing their words as the update is absolutely massive and seems to be the gift that keeps on giving. Earlier this week, GTA Online received a new vehicle in the form of the Vetir, and this week it is the famed Mammoth Squaddie....

Unfortunately, a lot of people shy away from using HomeKit because of wrong assumptions and little knowledge of the HomeKit ecosystem. If you’ve considered adopting HomeKit but are not quite sure of the ins and outs of the ecosystem, we’ll be answering some key questions about the Apple HomeKit. 1. What Is Apple HomeKit? HomeKit makes it possible to use, say, an iPhone or iPad, to control your smart window blinds, light bulbs, or any smart home gadget, as long as they’re compatible with the HomeKit ecosystem....

With thousands of Facebook Groups out there, it’s no wonder people are turning to them to foster a sense of community. Let’s take a look at some reasons why you should utilize Facebook Groups too. 1. Connect With People With Similar Interests There are so many useful ways to discover new groups on Facebook. Which means there’s bound to be one that strikes your fancy. But if you’re not having any luck finding a group that suits your needs, start one yourself....

There are two key additions that might be a little difficult to come by. Mangrove Swamps (which hold several other additions) cannot be located with a command. The same can be said for the Deep Dark. For this reason, many players seek out seeds for worlds. They also use them to find villages, Woodland mansions, and other things that are easily accessible. Now that the game has been updated to 1....

Smartphones like iPhone 7 no longer support 3.5mm headphone jacks. But, that doesn’t mean that you can throw away your $300 Bose headphones. Strictly speaking, it’s not about the price but the love you have grown for those headphones. And it isn’t easy to discard them. No worries, as you can still use them if you have a Bluetooth headphone adapter. Although some new phones that don’t support headphones jack provide a basic wired adapter, you still can’t listen to music and charge your phone simultaneously....

Some DEXs support tokens from different blockchains, while some support tokens from only one blockchain. Whichever you prefer, the following are the best DEXs to use for trading DeFi tokens. 1. PancakeSwap PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange built on Binance Smart Chain (BSC). It was built primarily for trading DeFi tokens on Binance Smart Chain but now supports tokens on the Ethereum network, as well as Aptos. This means you can switch between BSC, Ethereum, and Aptos to trade tokens, depending on the blockchain they’re built on....

There are a few exercises you can do at home or at the gym to help build strength and stamina for swimming. Exercises to Boost Strength and Stamina for Swimming Here’s a look at six such workouts: 1) Front Squat The front squat is one of the best exercises for swimmers. It strengthens the core, thighs, and shoulders. Here’s how it’s done: The front squat is performed by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding dumbbells in front of you, resting above your collarbones....

You do need a few components to make it work, but once you get the hang of it, you could spend a whole day exploring Earth’s most stunning locations. Below are six top VR travel apps for Android and iPhone, and a few tips to get you started. Tools You Need for VR Travel Apps Before you even try to embark on a virtual trip around the world, make sure you have all the tools you need....