Resting won’t just help with the look of the bruise, swelling, and pain, but continuing to use your knee after it’s hurt may cause even more damage to your knee. This, in turn, may mean an even longer recovery time. Lying on a couch with your injured leg propped up on the arm of the couch is a great method to use to elevate your knee. Ice packs or other frozen items (such as a bag of peas or corn) can work as well....

Don’t use dish soap or automotive grease instead of lubricant. The dish soap does not offer enough lubrication and grease can be extremely difficult to clean off of the wheel. You can purchase tire lubricant at your local auto parts store. Adding a little tire lubricant to the valve stem will also help get it through. The design of the valve stem won’t allow it to pass all the way through or pop out in any direction other than backward, so all you need to do is ensure it’s pulled through the hole and is seated tightly....

You can buy ceramic wood that imitates the look of almost any kind of species of tree. Keep in mind that real wood floors have a softer, warmer feel than ceramic wood, which can feel hard and cold. However, ceramic wood floors are easier to clean than real wood floors. Porcelain does usually cost a little bit more than ceramic does, but it also usually lasts a little bit longer. Porcelain tiles come in lots of different patterns and colors, so you will have lots of options!...

You can either complete your grip by tucking your thumbs under like you’re making a fist or leave them out to the sides of your index fingers. Go with whichever position feels more natural for you. It may be a good idea to pull on a pair of gloves to protect your hands if the bar or surface you’re using is rough, rusted, or full of splinters. [2] X Research source Some people arrange their thumb next to their fingers on the far....

It is easier to cast shorter leaders, especially in the wind. You’ll need a leader line that’s at least 50 pounds (23 kg) to avoid breaking the mainline during casting. For additional security, put the mainline around the leader line twice. The finished knot should look neat and the mainline coils should be close together. This minimizes any chance of slippage. This is the most important aspect of tying a lure or hook to the leader....

Scientists at Yale were able to prevent mice from gaining weight by deleting a special protein in cells found in the brain. The central nervous system helps to regulate how the body metabolises energy and glucose by picking up and reacting to changes in the body—such as the lows and highs of hormones like insulin. The brain plays an important role in the process by helping us to know when and how much to eat, and by guiding the response of our metabolism....

“Eddie Johnson took us to Brazil with important goals,” U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Monday afternoon. Sometime over the weekend, though, Klinsmann was tasked with the responsibility of calling Johnson and saying something along the lines of, “But you’re not going with us.” Instead, the forwards who will compete for spots on the team are Jozy Altidore, Terrence Boyd, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Aron Johansson and Chris Wondolowski. MORE: Klinsmann calls 30 to World Cup camp | SN predicts starting XI...

One in particular happened in the beginning of the fourth quarter, when Eddie Lacy caught a screen pass from Aaron Rodgers. It looked like Lacy was going to be brought down just short of the goal line, but the Eagles must have forgotten who was holding the ball. MORE: Week 11 Scoreboard | DEA launches NFL investigation | Eagles lineman yells at ref for touching butt Five Eagles players tried and five Eagles players failed to bring him down....

The duo, who are playing together for a fifth season, don’t even have to look up to find each other on the ice. From simple rushes in warmups to their multipoint performances in a 4-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, their chemistry is evident, and that chemistry has helped lead the Oilers to a 5-0-0 start to their season, something the franchise hasn’t accomplished since 1985-86....

The move is retroactive to Thursday. The 31-year-old infielder, who hit 10 home runs and slashed .265/.289/.388 last season for the World Series champions, is off to a slow start in 2019. Nunez is hitting .159 in 44 at-bats. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN In other moves Friday, the Red Sox announced they’re calling up infielders Michael Chavis and Tzu-Wei Lin and have designed for assignment right-hander Erasmo Ramirez....

Don’t enter a conversation angry—while your feelings are justified, this will only lead to more conflict. Instead, give yourself a few minutes to cool off before jumping back into things. For instance, if your colleague calls you demeaning nicknames, say something like, “I don’t like that nickname. Please call me by my real name. ” You can also say something like, “I understand and respect that you’re well-educated, but I don’t appreciate you speaking to me like I’m not....

If you spend a lot of time in chlorinated water, consider investing in de-chlorinating drops. Add 1-2 drops to a sink filled with cold water and soak your suit for 10-15 minutes. There’s no need to rinse the suit with fresh water afterward. Never wring out your swimsuit to make it dry faster. You’ll stretch the fibers and won’t gain much in drying time. You can gently squeeze the towel to help it absorb more water, but don’t twist it....

Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are side effects that are a common concern for chemotherapy patients. There are new drugs that can now eliminate or diminish these side effects. Contact your healthcare provider if nausea and vomiting are not being helped by the medication, or if you can’t keep even liquids down. Here are some tips that may help control these symptoms: Before chemotherapy treatment, try eating a light meal....

Giroud has served as France’s main striker since Karim Benzema’s exile began in late 2015 and he led the line as the hosts finished as runners-up at Euro 2016, scoring three times. WATCH: Evra kisses a monkey Nevertheless, the 30-year-old continues to divide opinion in his homeland and has been restricted to seven Premier League starts with Arsenal this season. He has managed eight goals in England’s top flight and, with Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe in Deschamps’ squad for the first time, Giroud offered a timely reminder of his talents with a brace in Saturday’s 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg....

The area has emerged a coronavirus hotspot with at least 855 people dying from the disease, including more than 300 since October, according to local government statistics. On Friday, the Texas National Guard sent a 36-member team to the border region to help out in the overrun morgues. The team were sent to replace jail inmates who had volunteered to move bodies, according to CNN. Local leaders are now offering temporary morgue assistants a wage of $27....

Those over a certain age have had to be extra precautious when it comes to shielding from COVID as they are very likely to be in a high-risk category. That is why when a video surfaced online of an older couple dancing their worries away, the internet reacted with delight. The clip, which has now been viewed over 39.9 million times on TikTok, shows Cuban couple Celina and Filiberto boogying in front of an outdoor stage—putting younger people to shame....