new york city fc striker david villa has taken another bite out of the big apple scene as he was invited to ring the opening bell for the new york stock exchange . the 33-year-old , who made the move to the newly formed mls outfit this season , has really thrown himself into his surroundings ; and his bell ringing comes just weeks after a photo shoot at the top of the empire state building . the nyse 's opening and closing bells mark the start and end of each trading day . the opening bell is rung at 9.30 am , while the closing bell is struck at 4pm . historically , many of the bell-ringers have been business executives who actively trade on the exchange , although entertainers , athletes and politicians are sometimes invited to take part as a special guest . new york city fc striker david villa prepares to ring the new york stock exchange opening bell on monday . villa , whose former clubs include spanish giants atletico madrid , barcelona and valencia , is now entering the twilight of his illustrious career . most scientists agree that a bit of stress is good for you , stimulating your body to produce an important hormone called cortisol . but too much is bad for your health and now an expert has revealed exactly why in a video . in it she reveals why prolonged periods of stress - due to money and work , for example - can inhibit the immune system and even lead to weaker bones . scroll down for video . a university of nebraska researcher has revealed why stress is bad for you in a video -lrb- still image shown -rrb- . limited periods of stress are good , as they release the hormone cortisol . this is useful in helping you recover from very tense situations . but too much will lower your immune system and make your bones fragile . cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes , researchers warned yesterday . the news comes as cigar use rises in the us , where the study was carried out , and cigarette smoking declines . alarmingly , more young people appear to be taking up cigars thanks to new ranges of flavoured ones . britons wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app . even though we get more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night -- only the japanese , south koreans and singaporeans are moodier when day breaks . people in these three countries have an excuse -- they spend less time in bed , with the japanese getting an hour and a half less sleep . he has so far scored one goal in two appearances for new york city fc , which is a subsidiary of the city football group that also owns reigning premier league champions manchester city . they are currently seventh in the mls table with five points from their opening five games this term . villa joined the newly formed mls outfit this season and has so far scored one goal for the club . sometimes , the new york stock exchange invite celebrity guests to ring the opening and closing bells . villa -lrb- right -rrb- dribbles with the ball ahead of new england revolution defender andy dorman -lrb- left -rrb- . researchers have warned that cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes . they found the risk for cigar smokers of dying from oral , oesophageal or lung cancer was at least as bad as for cigarettes . scroll down for video . moody mornings : brits wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app ... despite getting more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night . but while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . the app tracks how well people rest at night by using the motion sensor in their smartphone . the app then comes up with a ` sleep score ' for the user . cigar consumption more than doubled from 6.2 billion in 2000 to more than 13.7 billion in 2011 -- in contrast with a 33 per cent fall for cigarettes . researchers analysed 22 studies , including five from britain , and found the risks for cigar smokers of dying from oral , oesophageal or lung cancer was at least as bad as for cigarettes . the science of stress was explained in a video by dr raychelle burks from the university of nebraska-lincoln for the american chemical society . cortisol is known as the ` stress hormone ' . they also found that those who smoked cigars and had previously smoked cigarettes had a much higher risk of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to cigar smokers who had not previously smoked cigarettes . the team said they believed this could be due in part to the inhalation patterns of these different types of cigar smokers . cindy chang , of the us food and drug administration , which did the study , said : ` some risks associated with cigar smoking can be as high or higher than with cigarette smoking . `` cigar smoking is linked to fatal oral , oesophageal , pancreatic , laryngeal , and lung cancers , as well as heart disease and aortic aneurysm . '' cigar use is on the rise in the us , where the study was carried out , while cigarette smoking declines . cigar consumption more than doubled from 2000-2011 -- in contrast with a 33 per cent fall for cigarettes . normally , it 's present in the body at higher levels in the morning , and at its lowest at night . although stress is n't the only reason that cortisol is secreted into the bloodstream , it has been termed the ` stress hormone ' as it is released when the body is in ` fight or flight ' mode . as she explains , when you encounter a stressful situation ` your body will start releasing -lsb- the hormones -rsb- adrenaline and norepinephrine within seconds to prepare you to fight - or more likely , take flight . ' after a minute or two your body is flooded with cortisol , which is vital in keeping you healthy in tense situations . by looking at results from 944,000 people , including 75,000 from the uk , researchers found the british had the seventh most disturbed sleep out of 50 countries surveyed . and our mood on waking -- determined by users tapping a ` happy ' , ` sad ' or ` in-between ' face -- was fourth worst , even though we spend more time in bed than anyone bar the finns -lrb- 7hrs 23mins -rrb- , dutch -lrb- 7hrs 24mins -rrb- and new zealanders -lrb- 7hrs 27mins -rrb- . cortisol puts more glucose into your bloodstream so that when the adrenaline is gone you do n't crash . ` it also kicks your liver into gear , pumping out the extra glucose that 's now sloshing around inside of you , ' dr burks explained . but if you stay stressed for too long , it can have negative effects . after a minute or two of being stressed -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- , your body is flooded with cortisol , which is vital in keeping you healthy in tense situations . but too much will lower your immune system , and could also make your bones more fragile , according to dr raychelle burks from the university of nebraska-lincoln . ` cortisol inhibits some of your immune responses , meaning you 're more likely to get sick and it takes longer for wounds to heal , ' dr burks continued . ` cortisol also slows bone growth , meaning sustained levels can lead to weaker , more fragile bones . ` and because cortisol acts on a part of your brain that controls appetite , it also increases your desire for fatty and sugary foods . ' one positive side effect of too much cortisol , though , is that cortisol is good at reducing swelling or itching in its medical form - known as hydrocortisone . but sleep expert dr neil stanley questioned the accuracy of such apps because they assume you are asleep if you are still , which is not always the case . grumpy britain : while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . however , remaining stressed for too long is still not advisable - and dr burks recommends eating healthy food , exercising and getting plenty of sleep to beat stress .
risks for cigar smokers of dying from cancer ` at least as bad as cigarettes ' claim follows us study , where cigar use is on rise and cigarettes a decline . cigar consumption doubled from 2000-2011 ; 33 per cent fall in cigarettes . more young people taking up cigars thanks to new range of flavoured ones .
new york city fc striker david villa has taken another bite out of the big apple scene as he was invited to ring the opening bell for the new york stock exchange . the 33-year-old , who made the move to the newly formed mls outfit this season , has really thrown himself into his surroundings ; and his bell ringing comes just weeks after a photo shoot at the top of the empire state building . the nyse 's opening and closing bells mark the start and end of each trading day . the opening bell is rung at 9.30 am , while the closing bell is struck at 4pm . historically , many of the bell-ringers have been business executives who actively trade on the exchange , although entertainers , athletes and politicians are sometimes invited to take part as a special guest . new york city fc striker david villa prepares to ring the new york stock exchange opening bell on monday . villa , whose former clubs include spanish giants atletico madrid , barcelona and valencia , is now entering the twilight of his illustrious career . most scientists agree that a bit of stress is good for you , stimulating your body to produce an important hormone called cortisol . but too much is bad for your health and now an expert has revealed exactly why in a video . in it she reveals why prolonged periods of stress - due to money and work , for example - can inhibit the immune system and even lead to weaker bones . scroll down for video . a university of nebraska researcher has revealed why stress is bad for you in a video -lrb- still image shown -rrb- . limited periods of stress are good , as they release the hormone cortisol . this is useful in helping you recover from very tense situations . but too much will lower your immune system and make your bones fragile . cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes , researchers warned yesterday . the news comes as cigar use rises in the us , where the study was carried out , and cigarette smoking declines . alarmingly , more young people appear to be taking up cigars thanks to new ranges of flavoured ones . britons wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app . even though we get more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night -- only the japanese , south koreans and singaporeans are moodier when day breaks . people in these three countries have an excuse -- they spend less time in bed , with the japanese getting an hour and a half less sleep . he has so far scored one goal in two appearances for new york city fc , which is a subsidiary of the city football group that also owns reigning premier league champions manchester city . they are currently seventh in the mls table with five points from their opening five games this term . villa joined the newly formed mls outfit this season and has so far scored one goal for the club . sometimes , the new york stock exchange invite celebrity guests to ring the opening and closing bells . villa -lrb- right -rrb- dribbles with the ball ahead of new england revolution defender andy dorman -lrb- left -rrb- . researchers have warned that cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes . they found the risk for cigar smokers of dying from oral , oesophageal or lung cancer was at least as bad as for cigarettes . scroll down for video . moody mornings : brits wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app ... despite getting more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night . but while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . the app tracks how well people rest at night by using the motion sensor in their smartphone . the app then comes up with a ` sleep score ' for the user . cigar consumption more than doubled from 6.2 billion in 2000 to more than 13.7 billion in 2011 -- in contrast with a 33 per cent fall for cigarettes . researchers analysed 22 studies , including five from britain , -rrb- , your body is flooded with cortisol , which is vital in keeping you healthy in tense situations . but too much will lower your immune system , and could also make your bones more fragile , according to dr raychelle burks from the university of nebraska-lincoln . ` cortisol inhibits some of your immune responses , meaning you 're more likely to get sick and it takes longer for wounds to heal , ' dr burks continued . ` cortisol also slows bone growth , meaning sustained levels can lead to weaker , more fragile bones . ` and because cortisol acts on a part of your brain that controls appetite , it also increases your desire for fatty and sugary foods . ' one positive side effect of too much cortisol , though , is that cortisol is good at reducing swelling or itching in its medical form - known as hydrocortisone . but sleep expert dr neil stanley questioned the accuracy of such apps because they assume you are asleep if you are still , which is not always the case . grumpy britain : while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . however , remaining stressed for too long is still not advisable - and dr burks recommends eating healthy food , exercising and getting plenty of sleep to beat stress .
new york city fc striker david villa has taken another bite out of the big apple scene as he was invited to ring the opening bell for the new york stock exchange . the 33-year-old , who made the move to the newly formed mls outfit this season , has really thrown himself into his surroundings ; and his bell ringing comes just weeks after a photo shoot at the top of the empire state building . the nyse 's opening and closing bells mark the start and end of each trading day . the opening bell is rung at 9.30 am , while the closing bell is struck at 4pm . historically , many of the bell-ringers have been business executives who actively trade on the exchange , although entertainers , athletes and politicians are sometimes invited to take part as a special guest . new york city fc striker david villa prepares to ring the new york stock exchange opening bell on monday . villa , whose former clubs include spanish giants atletico madrid , barcelona and valencia , is now entering the twilight of his illustrious career . most scientists agree that a bit of stress is good for you , stimulating your body to produce an important hormone called cortisol . but too much is bad for your health and now an expert has revealed exactly why in a video . in it she reveals why prolonged periods of stress - due to money and work , for example - can inhibit the immune system and even lead to weaker bones . scroll down for video . a university of nebraska researcher has revealed why stress is bad for you in a video -lrb- still image shown -rrb- . limited periods of stress are good , as they release the hormone cortisol . this is useful in helping you recover from very tense situations . but too much will lower your immune system and make your bones fragile . cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes , researchers warned yesterday . the news comes as cigar use rises in the us , where the study was carried out , and cigarette smoking declines . alarmingly , more young people appear to be taking up cigars thanks to new ranges of flavoured ones . britons wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app . even though we get more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night -- only the japanese , south koreans and singaporeans are moodier when day breaks . people in these three countries have an excuse -- they spend less time in bed , with the japanese getting an hour and a half less sleep . he has so far scored one goal in two appearances for new york city fc , which is a subsidiary of the city football group that also owns reigning premier league champions manchester city . they are currently seventh in the mls table with five points from their opening five games this term . villa joined the newly formed mls outfit this season and has so far scored one goal for the club . sometimes , the new york stock exchange invite celebrity guests to ring the opening and closing bells . villa -lrb- right -rrb- dribbles with the ball ahead of new england revolution defender andy dorman -lrb- left -rrb- . researchers have warned that cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes . they found the risk for cigar smokers of dying from oral , oesophageal or lung cancer was at least as bad as for cigarettes . scroll down for video . moody mornings : brits wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app ... despite getting more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night . but while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . the app tracks how well people rest at night by using the motion sensor in their smartphone . the app then comes up with a ` sleep score ' for the user . cigar consumption more than doubled from 6.2 billion in 2000 to more than 13.7 billion in 2011 -- in contrast with a 33 per cent fall for cigarettes . researchers analysed 22 studies , including five from britain , is secreted into the bloodstream , it has been termed the ` stress hormone ' as it is released when the body is in ` fight or flight ' mode . as she explains , when you encounter a stressful situation ` your body will start releasing -lsb- the hormones -rsb- adrenaline and norepinephrine within seconds to prepare you to fight - or more likely , take flight . ' after a minute or two your body is flooded with cortisol , which is vital in keeping you healthy in tense situations . by looking at results from 944,000 people , including 75,000 from the uk , researchers found the british had the seventh most disturbed sleep out of 50 countries surveyed . and our mood on waking side effect of too much cortisol , though , is that cortisol is good at reducing swelling or itching in its medical form - known as hydrocortisone . but sleep expert dr neil stanley questioned the accuracy of such apps because they assume you are asleep if you are still , which is not always the case . grumpy britain : while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . however , remaining stressed for too long is still not advisable - and dr burks recommends eating healthy food , exercising and getting plenty of sleep to beat stress .
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new york city fc striker david villa has taken another bite out of the big apple scene as he was invited to ring the opening bell for the new york stock exchange . the 33-year-old , who made the move to the newly formed mls outfit this season , has really thrown himself into his surroundings ; and his bell ringing comes just weeks after a photo shoot at the top of the empire state building . the nyse 's opening and closing bells mark the start and end of each trading day . the opening bell is rung at 9.30 am , while the closing bell is struck at 4pm . historically , many of the bell-ringers have been business executives who actively trade on the exchange , although entertainers , athletes and politicians are sometimes invited to take part as a special guest . new york city fc striker david villa prepares to ring the new york stock exchange opening bell on monday . villa , whose former clubs include spanish giants atletico madrid , barcelona and valencia , is now entering the twilight of his illustrious career . most scientists agree that a bit of stress is good for you , stimulating your body to produce an important hormone called cortisol . but too much is bad for your health and now an expert has revealed exactly why in a video . in it she reveals why prolonged periods of stress - due to money and work , for example - can inhibit the immune system and even lead to weaker bones . scroll down for video . a university of nebraska researcher has revealed why stress is bad for you in a video -lrb- still image shown -rrb- . limited periods of stress are good , as they release the hormone cortisol . this is useful in helping you recover from very tense situations . but too much will lower your immune system and make your bones fragile . cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes , researchers warned yesterday . the news comes as cigar use rises in the us , where the study was carried out , and cigarette smoking declines . alarmingly , more young people appear to be taking up cigars thanks to new ranges of flavoured ones . britons wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app . even though we get more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night -- only the japanese , south koreans and singaporeans are moodier when day breaks . people in these three countries have an excuse -- they spend less time in bed , with the japanese getting an hour and a half less sleep . he has so far scored one goal in two appearances for new york city fc , which is a subsidiary of the city football group that also owns reigning premier league champions manchester city . they are currently seventh in the mls table with five points from their opening five games this term . villa joined the newly formed mls outfit this season and has so far scored one goal for the club . sometimes , the new york stock exchange invite celebrity guests to ring the opening and closing bells . villa -lrb- right -rrb- dribbles with the ball ahead of new england revolution defender andy dorman -lrb- left -rrb- . researchers have warned that cigars may be more harmful to smokers than cigarettes . they found the risk for cigar smokers of dying from oral , oesophageal or lung cancer was at least as bad as for cigarettes . scroll down for video . moody mornings : brits wake up grumpier than anyone else in the western world , according to users of a sleep app ... despite getting more time in bed than most other nations -- seven hours 22 minutes a night . but while we might sleep longer , we do n't feel as refreshed in the morning , according to results from users of the sleep cycle app . the app tracks how well people rest at night by using the motion sensor in their smartphone . the app then comes up with a ` sleep score ' for the user . cigar consumption more than doubled from 6.2 billion in 2000 to more than 13.7 billion in 2011 -- in contrast with a 33 per cent fall for cigarettes . researchers analysed 22 studies , including five from britain ,
 David Villa, a former Spanish footballer, has taken another step in his illustrious career by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. This marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first-ever MLS player to do so. The event was attended by various dignitaries and celebrities, including other athletes and business executives. Villa's illustrious career spans over two decades, with notable achievements including winning the Champions League, La Liga, and the FIFA World Cup. He is now an ambassador for the MLS, promoting the league globally.