The study found that five factors — body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and youth smoking in early childhood — are linked to cardiovascular events starting at age 40. The researchers tracked nearly 40,000 participants from Australia, Finland, and the U.S. for an average of 35 years. They found that the presence of just one of the five risk factors during the ages of 3 to 19 increased the risk of future heart attacks and strokes....

Here’s what you need to know about the decision and the future of abortion care in the United States. What does the decision say? In an unsigned decision issued at 11:59 last night, the Court’s five most conservative members wrote that the pro-choice groups “now before us have raised serious questions regarding the constitutionality of the Texas law at issue.” “But their application also presents complex and novel antecedent procedural questions on which they have not carried their burden,” the single long paragraph that made up the opinion continued....

The Thanksgiving Text, being developed by Netflix, will share the true story of that wrong text message Wanda Dench thought she was sending to her grandson. Instead, she had the wrong number and ended up texting Jamal Hinton, a senior at high school at the time. “You not my grandma,” Jamal replied, adding “Can I still get a plate tho?” Wanda texted back, “Of course you can. That’s what grandma’s do … Feed everyone....

Of course, you’ve heard of babies’ soft spots before. And your normal inclination might be to buy the kid a helmet because who knows what could happen in this crazy world! But before you go out and give your little one some helmet hair, check out these top soft spot facts. The Fontanelle Head Your kid isn’t born with just one major soft spot, they’re born with 2 (well, actually 4, but the other ones are non-issues)....

After three years, the company got the good sense to redesign the figures with moveable legs, smiley faces, and the classic, C-shaped hands we all know and love. This basic design has remained unchanged in the four decades since. What has changed is the variety available in minifigures. Simple smiley faces have given way to more nuanced facial expressions. Painted-on costumes have been augmented with detachable accessories. Kick ass facial hair is a regular sight....

So, with that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best games on PBS’s website and in the app store that are bound to keep your kids engaged with their favorite characters. PBS is known for their educational programming, so it’s no surprise that they have tons of apps and online games that will help your children not only learn intellectually, but they’ll learn how to develop their social and emotional skills as well....

Santa Claus Romper with Hat There’s no easier way to turn your kid into a mini Kris Kringle than with this romper-hat set. The only thing missing? A child-sized beard. Buy Now $19 Elf Of course, every Santa needs his elves. This outfit, complete with screen-printed buttons and belt, is an easy way to dress your kid as one of Santa’s helpers. It’s especially cute if you’re dressed as Santa. Buy Now $16...

Tablets can do so much more for your kids — no matter the age — than just provide hours of much-needed mom-and-dad quiet time. They can help your kids learn and be a whole lot more productive. They can introduce your kids to new culture and new ways of working. And, importantly, they can help you transition your kids to the future. The world runs on computers, so might as well start them early....

Modelo Especial and Momento Verde Mezcal “Warm summer days have me switching from whiskey and hops to cervezas and agave,” says Casey Lyons, lead bartender at Pacific Hideaway in Huntington Beach. “My quintessential summer boilermaker is designed to help you get through these warm months. I prefer a Modelo Especial and a shot of Momento Verde Mezcal. A bright, spicy, and slightly smoky mezcal with a subtly sweet cerveza are the perfect combination for day drinking or sunset sipping....

RELATED: The Best Video Games for Kids Under the Age of 10 We looked across consoles to find the best cooperative video games to play with your kids. Our picks are family-friendly, come with great graphics, and, above all, include fun multiplayer modes. And hey, gaming is a sport now, so there’s an outside shot that your second player might become a next-generation athlete. Kingdom Hearts III Consoles: PlayStation 4, Xbox One Gameplay: The third in the series of action role-playing games features hack-and-slash combat, which sounds worse than it is (the game is rated age 10 and over)....

There are tons of free typing games for kids online, which take kids one step (er, one key) at a time, so they won’t get overwhelmed by the seemingly random QWERTY of the keyboard. We’ve rounded up eight of the best typing games, ranging from “beginner” to “advanced.” They all make typing practice fun — incorporating adventures, animals, songs, race cars, and more. All of the typing practice games below are free, focus on specific skills, remind kids to use good form, and allow them to build on skills with increasingly advanced levels....

Originally known as the G9 when first designed by Baracuta, the cotton windbreaker was a standout from the start. But it became a distinctly British piece of clothing thanks to the red tartan lining. With that collar, side-flap hip pockets, raglan sleeves for ease of movement, and a well-fitting ribbed waist and cuffs, it’s got both heritage and useful design details in spades – especially for spring.The Harrington jacket is actually a nickname that stuck around....

Of course, if you’re looking into the best hiking boots and shoes for men, you undoubtably know about the activity’s numerous benefits, including providing a great full-body, low-impact workout while helping mental wellbeing. And it’s not just anecdotal; researchers at Stanford found that time spent among trees, rocks, hills, and valleys can reduce stress and anxiety and lower your risk for depression. In short, spending 90 minutes in nature even once a week is great for both body and brain....

It’s easy to stare at a selection of meat at your neighborhood butchers and default to the same old steaks you always buy. That’s why we called in Josh Evans to ask him for a few recommended under-the-radar cuts. As an executive chef at Longhorn Steakhouse, he spends his days helping to create and refine the beef-centric menu at the restaurant’s more than 500 locations. Here are five of Evans’ favorite under-appreciated cuts of meat that you should pick up for your next session over the grill....

Given that, the Very Best Toys List of 2021 is, as always, a joyous list. In here, we offer up toys that encourage children to explore and parents to play with children. If the parent would have fun with — or at least appreciate — a toy, it’s a darn good sign that this is a great toy. That is how we choose this list. We look at the toy, play with the toy, and see if it’s something that bears repeat playing, brings us closer to our kids, or beeps and shrieks and has us wanting to flee....

The Astroblast didn’t last long, but its spirit lives on in the foot-operated air rockets you can buy today. Depending on the manufacturer, they are known either as Stomp Rockets or Jump Rockets, but the basic mechanism is the same as the Astroblast’s. Instead of using their hands, kids fire off their rockets or rocket-like projectiles by stomping or jumping on an air-filled chamber. These toys are great for a few reasons....

The name of the game here is convenience and ease of use. Other features worth considering include an adjustable handlebar (hard to find in travel strollers, but so worth it when you do because of the comfort factor), multi-position recline, and a UPF canopy to protect baby from the sun. A roomy storage basket, plus pockets, are great to have. Bonus if the stroller is self-standing, which makes it that much simpler to use....

The umbrella strollers on this list all weigh less than 20 pounds. Many of these recline, which is rare to find in this category. They’re easy to fold, easy to tote around, and get the job done. Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.

You want to evaluate several factors when choosing the appropriate water weapons: Drenching power, size, weight, and firing patterns, so you can hit your targets with precision and accuracy. From double-barrel blasting power to single-handed water attacks, the latest and greatest aquatic weapons offer a range of soaking styles. They’re so fun your kids will want to use them all summer, so be prepared to confiscate their weaponry once the leaves start to turn....

Out my window I can see my own Calvin, a thin, shirtless 6-year-old, dragging a stuffed rabbit named NaNa through the leaves and into the woods. He runs circles around the massive tulip trees, making whooshing noises, a Stupendous Man zooming his way through a charmed suburban life. Professional choices aside — I’m not a patent attorney — there’s really only one way I differ from Calvin’s unnamed dad: I don’t bullshit my kid....