Sleep disorders may influence heart disease risk factors says American Heart Association
September 26, 2016
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
Dallas, TX – Sleep problems including sleeping too little or too long, may be linked to a variety of factors that may raise the risk for cardiovascular diseases, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.
The first statement by the American Heart Association on sleep and heart health outlines what we currently know about sleep irregularities and cardiovascular-related risk factors, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, high blood pressure, stroke, unhealthy levels of triglycerides and cholesterol.
Research linking sleep problems to obesity and diabetes is robust, but longer studies measuring impact on actual weight are needed. (American Heart Association)
AAA reports Pipeline Outage causes Gasoline Shortages and Rising Prices
September 20, 2016
Tampa, FL – A pipeline leak has led to a major problem for motorists along the eastern United States. Georgia and Tennessee are among six states that have declared a state of emergency after a leak was detected along the Colonial Pipeline. Pump prices in these states are rising, while some stations have reportedly run out of gasoline.
The Colonial Pipeline transports more than 100 million gallons of petroleum products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel a day, to markets between Houston and New York City.
Colonial Pipeline outage causes Gas Prices to Rise in Tennessee.
Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Set For September 12th
September 11, 2015
Event Honors 223 Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty
Bell Buckle, TN – The Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial annual service will commence at 4:00pm CDT on Saturday, September 12th at the Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the campus of the Tennessee Fire & Codes Enforcement Training Academy (TFACA) in Bell Buckle.
The memorial commemorates Tennessee firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial
AAA says Orlando Florida Tops List of Spring Travel Destinations in United States
March 14, 2015
Sun destinations are travelers’ top getaways following harsh winter
Tampa, FL – Warm destinations offering fun-filled activities for families will experience the largest influx of travelers this spring season. Florida has three of the top 10 most popular city destinations, including Orlando at number one.
Sunny, beach destinations in California and South Carolina also rank high on the list, followed by ever-popular vacation destinations Washington, D.C., New York City, Seattle and San Francisco. [Read more]
History of the National Christmas Trees
December 25, 2014
The US Capitol Christmas Tree and Other Forerunners to the National (Community) Christmas Tree
Washington, D.C. – December 24th, 1913 saw the first community Christmas celebration in Washington, D.C. The Christmas tree and related pageantry occurred on the East Plaza of the US Capitol on Christmas Eve. It was meant as a celebration for all of Washington, rich and poor, young and old, although a special emphasis was placed on the children.1
The forty-five minute program, replete with angel figures in white robes, nativity tableaux, carols, and Boy Scouts waving American flags, was modeled largely on community celebrations in other cities.
The 2012 National Christmas Tree lights up the Ellipse with the south side of the White House visible in the background.
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