Heart rate increases by about 10 beats per minute with every degree of increased body temperature. Normally, sleep is when the body recovers; heart rate slows, blood pressure drops and the parasympathetic nervous system – the ‘rest and digest’ mode – takes over. The new study found that when nighttime bedroom temperatures exceeded 75 degrees, older adults’ nervous systems remained stuck in a higher-alert state. Heart rate increased and heart rate variability, a key marker of recovery, dropped. The combination of increased heart rate, sympathetic nervous system takeover and reduced heart rate variability, a marker of poor recovery, deprives the cardiovascular system of its overnight rest period.

Applicant was the 'stay at home dad' and heavily involved in the child’s care, judge toldA man whose long-term same-sex relationship broke down has obtained a High Court order granting him interim access to a child born through surrogacy. His former partner is the genetic father of the child, now aged under 10, who was born through surrogacy during their relationship. After the relationship broke down, the applicant moved out of the respondent’s home, but had regular access to the child for some months. The respondent decided at that point the applicant should have no further access to the child, the judge said. Counsel for the respondent argued the court could not grant interim access until such a professional report had been obtained.

Rachel Cunningham (right) of Sacred Heart School, Tullamore in action against Sarah Morris of High Cross College, Tuam during their recent All--Ireland semi-final. Photo: Ger Rogers PhotographySacred Heart foiled in bid for camogie crownScoil Mhuire agus Íde, Newcastlewest 1-16 Sacred Heart School, Tullamore 1-5Sacred Heart School, Tullamore lost out to Scoil Mhuire agus Íde Newcastlewest in the Allianz All-Ireland Senior 'D' camogie final. But their hopes of adding the All-Ireland crown were thwarted by Scoil Mhuire agus Íde. Scorers - Scoil Mhuire agus Íde, Newcastlewest: H Horgan 1-7, M Smith 0-5, S Cagney 0-2, K Hurley and E Horgan 0-1 each. Sacred Heart School, Tullamore: R Cunningham 0-4 (3fs), M Duffy 1-0, L.M.

‌Now, he is preparing to participate in the British Heart Foundation's London to Brighton bike ride for the second time. ‌View 6 Images Mike suffered some amnesia after the bungee incidentBased on accounts from onlookers, Mike later learned that "at the full stretch, the rope snapped out of the crane". View 6 Images Mike with his family‌"So I said: 'Well, okay then, that says it all really, I was always stupid!'" ‌Then, one day, a colleague asked if he fancied doing the Stroud Half Marathon. "I thought, well, yeah, I've never run a half marathon before," he said.

‌His goal came only minutes after he had seen another goal chalked off by VAR. And while Mac Allister proved to be decisive for Liverpool, he has been criticised by former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf for his performance. I highly rank the player I'm going to mention, Mac Allister. Since he has been at Liverpool, he has been a very influential player but [Sunday] was the worst game I’ve ever seen Mac Allister[play]. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageMac Allister spoke out after his winning goal against Forest.

Norwich City teenager Ajay Tavares is poised to complete his move to Spanish champions Barcelona. The 16-year-old winger flew to Barcelona at the weekend and underwent a medical with the club on Monday ahead of completing his move. Daily Mail Sport reported in January how Barca were closing on Tavares despite Norwich's attempts to keep him plus further interest from RB Leipzig. He has been capped by England at U15, U16 and U17 level, but he also holds a Portuguese passport, which helped facilitate his move to Barcelona. Tavares had played once for Norwich's first team in a pre-season friendly last summer.

Photograph: Hispanolistic/GettyDo you talk about climate change with your family and friends? Younger adults and men talk about it less, according to Climate Change in the Irish Mind – a study which looked at Irish people’s climate change-related beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences and behaviours. Among those who “often” discuss climate change, only three behaviours – avoiding long flights, using renewables, and eating a plant-based diet – were better understood. Climate change can cause extreme weather, and this can bring real consequences for us. Support is closely tied to how often people discuss climate change, says the research.

The big stone tablet at the hotel entrance bearing the Ten Commandments is proof enough that they take religion solemnly in Lubbock, Texas. James Talarico speaks to supporters at the Fire Fighters Hall in El Paso, Texas on Saturday. HUGE crowd to see @jamestalarico in deep-red Lubbock, Texas. pic.twitter.com/T732JXN5pg — Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) February 23, 2026“You have to understand we are in Lubbock, Texas,” Gracie Gomez explains after the applause dies down. “More than you know,” Carter Burkholder says when asks if he feels moderate Republicans might be persuaded by Talarico’s message.

And yet, as we enter the run-in, there appears to be a proper Premier League title race. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after his side scored their second goal during the Premier League win over Newcastle Manchester. The days of a Manchester City or a Liverpool reeling off win after win and accumulated points totals in the high 90s are over, and were a historical aberration. Whether it’s Arsenal or Manchester City who win the league, the likelihood is they’ll do so with about 85 points. In the short term, at probably unacceptable cost, the outcome is balance and, perhaps, an old-fashioned title race in the Premier League in which stamina and nerve are the principal virtues.

Scaffolder, 32, found dead by girlfriendConnor McCartney was found dead by his girlfriend at his home in Tondu, Bridgend countyView Image General view of Heol Felyn Fach, Tondu, Bridgend county (Image: Google)A 32-year-old scaffolder has died after overdosing on a cocktail of drugs, an inquest has heard. Connor McCartney was found dead by his girlfriend on February 10 last year at his home in Tondu, Bridgend county. ‌The medical cause of death was given as multi-drug toxicity from morphine, cocaine and prescription drugs diazepam, temazepam and pregabalin. An inquest report can also clear up any rumours or suspicion surrounding a person’s death. But, most importantly of all, an inquest report can draw attention to circumstances which may stop further deaths from happening.

Bafta’s error was big on Sunday night - but it was in the editing, or the lack of. No one could have stopped John Davidson - who has Tourette syndrome - yelling out the N-word while two black actors, Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo, were presenting a prize. Not least because it inevitably overshadows what should have been the big story: #BaftasSoWhite can (probably) be put to bed. As a reminder: the hashtag trended most critically in 2020, when no nominees of colour were up for any acting awards, leading to a massive overhaul of Bafta’s rules, regulations and membership demographic. Few organisations have done such radical work – the Oscars and certainly the Globes stagger way behind – yet few are still so perennially lambasted for choices that their members persist in sticking to.

In Donegal, sea swimmers are beating the drizzle with a warmer twist on wellnessDonegal’s thriving sauna culture is breathing new life into sleepy coastal towns and villages in the slack season, creating jobs and buzzing community hubs at weekends. At 11am on an overcast Sunday at the pier in Portnablagh, the ocean is a clear aquamarine, and the car park is already bustling with people ready for their morning sauna and dip in the crystal waters of Sheephaven Bay.

The Health Service Executive said the chances of contracting polio in the Republic are 'very small'. Photograph: Getty ImagesA global resurgence of polio “poses a risk” to Irelands polio-free status, the State’s infectious diseases watchdog has said. Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that largely affects children under five years of age. In an update on its website, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) said the highest number of polio cases in the Republic was recorded in 1956 when 499 cases were detected. Following the introduction of the polio vaccine, the number of cases declined and the last reported case was in 1984.

Ben Pauling feels the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup will be better suited to The Jukebox Man than the King George VI Chase proved to be. "People say he isn't very quick, but it was a course record in the King George. "Having a horse of his calibre in such good form going into the Gold Cup is extremely exciting. By the time of the Gold Cup on the Friday the Prestbury Cup is likely to have been decided, the competition between trainers based in Ireland and the UK. "It's a dream to have a horse to run in the Gold Cup and go there with a chance," he said.

Jules B, which has a shop in Jesmond and an online presence, has been sold out of administration, saving the jobs of all 25 employees. ‌Earlier this month the shop was closed for a week after being the target of an apparent ram raid. ‌In 2024 the company suffered major losses in a cyber attack that disrupted its trade for a significant period. ‌Steven Ross and Allan Kelly of FRP Advisory were appointed as joint administrators to Jules B Limited last week and immediately completed the sale of the business and its assets. Steven Ross, partner at FRP Advisory and joint administrator of Jules B Limited, said: “Jules B is a well-known premium fashion retailer with a long heritage and loyal customer base.