FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests.
High levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure decades later, as well as a reduced risk of high blood pressure, researchers reported.
Higher levels of vitamin B12 also were associated with lower blood pressure in later life, according to findings published March 6 in the journal Hypertension.
“Optimizing these essential metals, minerals and vitamins — particularly copper, manganese and vitamin B12 — during pregnancy may offer protective benefits against hypertension in midlife, an especially critical time period for women’s future cardiovascular risk in later life,” lead researcher Mingyu Zhang, an epidemiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, said in a news release.
For the study, his team analyzed data from an ongoing long-term study of nearly 500 pregnant women recruited between 1999 and 2002.
The women underwent blood testing during their pregnancy for their levels of healthy essential minerals, such as copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc, researchers said. They also were tested for levels of folate and vitamin B12.
After nearly 20 years of follow up, researchers checked in again with the women, who’d now reached an average age of 51.
The women’s blood pressure was tested during this check in, and was considered high if greater than 130/80 or if they’d been prescribed high blood pressure meds.
Results showed that if women had doubled levels of copper and manganese in their blood during pregnancy, their risk of midlife high blood pressure was 25% and 20% lower, respectively.
Doubled levels of vitamin B12 also contributed to lower blood pressure, but researchers noted that about 95% of participants had B12 levels within the normal range.
Copper, manganese, selenium and zinc all lowered blood pressure, and the higher the levels, the more blood pressure benefitted later in life, researchers found.
However, the findings should not be interpreted as recommendations, since researchers were unable to tell whether women got these vitamins and minerals from food, dietary supplements or other sources, Zhang said.
“More research including clinical trials is needed to determine the optimal dietary intake of these minerals and micronutrients,” Zhang said.
Researchers hope to ultimately identify women at high risk for developing high blood pressure later in life and intervene during pregnancy, either with enhanced nutrition or supplements.
These results were scheduled for presentation Saturday at an American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans.
Cardano price struggles for a bullish comeback while analysts picture a potential rally to $2 if ADA price exceeds $1.14.
As the crypto market remains highly volatile, with Bitcoin fluctuating near the $88,000 mark, Cardano is witnessing a quick pullback. The ADA price dropped by 7% last night and continues a bearish trend with an intraday pullback of 4.08%.
Currently, Cardano trades at a market price of $0.8694 and warns of a potential return to $0.73. Will a lower price rejection candle signal a reversal for Cardano? Let’s find out.
Cardano Price Struggles at $0.86
On the daily price chart, Cardano is fluctuating sharply between the 50% Fibonacci level at $0.62 and the $1.20 supply zone. After a bullish engulfing candle formed over the weekend, with a 72% surge, Cardano has since shifted to a lateral movement.
Cardano Price Chart
The bullish recovery failed to overcome the supply pressure at the overhead zone, resulting in sharp fluctuations near the 78.6% Fibonacci level, which is at $0.9216.
Currently, Cardano has reached this critical level and formed a second consecutive bearish candle. As Cardano navigates this volatile path, the MACD and signal lines indicate a potential bearish crossover.
The average lines have entered positive territory, but the declining histograms suggest a trend reversal is possible. Additionally, the daily RSI line is nearing the halfway mark, reflecting a slight decline in bullish momentum. Hence, the technical indicators point to the possibility of a pullback.
Will Cardano Price Bounce Back To $2?
According to Fibonacci levels, the current short-term volatility suggests a potential pullback to the 61.8% Fibonacci level at $0.735. However, similar to the lower price rejection on Tuesday, the ADA price trend is likely to regain bullish momentum as the broader market stabilizes.
Furthermore, Ali Martinez, a crypto analyst, highlights the potential for a bull run in Cardano to the $2 milestone. In the analyst’s latest X post, he notes that Cardano’s price trend is forming a right-angled descending broadening wedge pattern.
This pattern is typically considered bullish and often leads to a breakout rally. Currently, the overhead resistance of the pattern stands at the $1.14 horizontal level. According to the analyst, a bullish breakout above this resistance could trigger a high-momentum rally in ADA toward the $2 mark.
DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses.
Update March 7, 6:10 am UTC: This article has been updated to add comments from Sky Mavis co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin.
Non-fungible token (NFT) gaming project Axie Infinity released a new trailer for an upcoming video game, Atia’s Legacy, a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game set in the Axie universe.
On Nov. 25, Axie Infinity developer Sky Mavis announced its plans to release a new game set in the world of Axie Infinity. The announcement came amid company layoffs that freed up resources for several projects going into 2025. Sky Mavis co-founder and CEO Trung Nguyen said one of the projects was the “new Axie game.”
On March 6, Sky Mavis released the game trailer, giving a sneak peek at Atia’s Legacy. Sky Mavis says the game is “the next chapter” in the Axie universe. The team highlighted that Axie Infinity continues to “empower players with true asset ownership.”
The trailer shows improvements to its initial iteration that featured two-dimensional Axies performing turn-based combat. It displays improved elements, such as 3D combat, mini-games like solving puzzles and catching fish and its own farming simulator.
Sky Mavis said they’ve put everything learned over the last seven years of building and powering Web3 games into the project. The team said that if things go as planned, it will open up “play-tests” where users can test the game in 2025.
The company also deployed a referral program to attract players. Sky Mavis said users who successfully refer their friends to play would receive the game’s native tokens, Axie Infinity (AXS), as a reward. “AXS will be paid out for successful referrals with more tokens unlocked as the number of onboarded gamers climbs higher,” Sky Mavis said.
Sky Mavis said it would ship a playable minimum viable product that features squad-based combat, unified progression, player-versus-environment, resource and crafting and social interactions. However, the company did not provide a specific timeline for shipping the game.
Blockchain gaming develops amid positive NFT outlook
Apart from Sky Mavis, Gunzilla Games’ blockchain shooter Off The Grid dropped a significant update for one of its major maps on Feb. 28. It integrated gameplay improvements like jetpack upgrades and rotational aim assist.
These blockchain gaming developments came as the US has begun to shift its approach toward NFTs. On Feb. 22, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropped its investigation on the NFT marketplace OpenSea.
On March 3, the securities regulator closed its probe into the NFT company Yuga Labs. The company said this was a “huge win” and added, “NFTs are not securities.”
In addition, a company connected to US President Donald Trump wants Trump trademarks for a metaverse and an NFT marketplace. On Feb. 28, Trump-owned company DTTM Operations filed trademark applications for the word “TRUMP” in relation to an NFT marketplace and a metaverse.
In a statement, Sky Mavis co-founder Jeffrey Zirlin told Cointelegraph that these developments show promise because strict regulations made people afraid to build real products. Zirlin added:
“Since Web3 gaming is so dependent on economic models and design, these breakthroughs are promising for honing incentive models and making play-to-earn work. We’ve been in a paradigm where we’ve only unlocked 35% of the power of tokens because teams are too afraid to give the tokens value.”
When asked if Web3 gaming will make a comeback, the executive said it’s “already back.” Even though speculative capital is not entering the markets, Zirlin told Cointelegraph that there are “more Web3 gamers today than ever before.”
Copper price ended the last bullish rally by facing 4.8100$ resistance line, to form temporary negative rebound towards 4.7100$, while the main stability within the bullish channel and forming continuous additional support at 4.5400$ will increase the chances of activating the bullish track on the near-term basis.
We assure the importance of gathering the additional positive momentum to manage to surpass the current resistance and open the way to record additional gains that might extend towards 4.8800$ followed by reaching the bullish channel’s resistance line near 4.9600$.
The expected trading range for today is between 4.6500$ and 4.9100$
Despite forming mixed trades by settling near 0.6160 recently, the frequent negative stability of the CADCHF price below 0.6340 and forming additional barrier at 0.6200 level support the continuation of the negativity for the near-term and medium-term period.
We expect to gather the negative momentum soon to start forming strong negative waves and attack 0.6085 level, while surpassing it will open the way to target new negative stations that might start at 0.6000 and 0.5930 levels.
The expected trading range for today is between 0.6085 and 0.6200
Studies show that some common dietary supplements may pose a risk to liver health. Medical experts have compiled a list of potentially dangerous supplements.
Turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, according to scientific data, may have negative effects on the liver. Combinations of turmeric with black pepper cause particular concern.
Green tea extract, containing epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), can cause liver dysfunction when consumed in excess.
Ashwagandha, a popular supplement in traditional medicine, has been linked to several cases of liver disease in the USA.
Garcinia cambogia requires special attention, especially when taken together with other weight loss medications, as it can trigger liver damage.
Red yeast rice contains natural statin which, according to Dr. Nima Majlesi from Northwell-Staten Island University Hospital, can negatively affect the liver.
Black cohosh, according to scientific reports, is also associated with the risk of serious liver damage.
A well-known market analyst presents ambitious price predictions for XRP and Bitcoin once an elongated Elliott Wave pattern completes.
These predictions came from market commentator CrediBULL, who has maintained his bullish outlook for both crypto assets despite the ongoing bearish price action. Notably, Bitcoin is down 13.2% since February, while XRP has collapsed by about 13.22% within the same timeframe.
Bitcoin Follows Elliott Wave Pattern
Looking at a broader perspective, CrediBULL’s chart confirms that these declines have been very minor compared to larger price swings. He shared separate XRP and BTC charts, which show that both assets are following a similar price trajectory amid an extensive Elliott Wave structure.
Interestingly, Bitcoin began this pattern in March 2023. For context, Wave 1 triggered a rally to $31K in April 2023, while Wave 2 produced a pullback that led to a low of $25.5K. Riding on the third Wave 3, BTC rose to $73.8K in March 2024, and then Wave 4 triggered a correction to $52.5K in September 2024.
Now, Bitcoin has staged a recovery as Wave 5 began in September 2024, with the latest Donald Trump-led Q4 2024 upsurge being part of the Wave 5 rally. However, CrediBULL’s chart suggests the Wave 5 rally is still not over. He believes the correction would persist for some time, and then a rebound would push BTC to $150K, completing Wave 5.
XRP Follows Similar Elliott Wave Pattern
Meanwhile, for XRP, the Elliott Wave structure began much later, specifically in Q4 2024. Data from CrediBULL’s chart indicates that Wave 1 began in November 2024, pushing XRP to the $2.8 high by December 2024. However, Wave 2 started shortly after, and is now influencing the ongoing correction.
XRP and Bitcoin Daily Charts | CrediBULL
CrediBULL suggests the correction might linger for some time before XRP eventually begins the third impulsive Wave, expected to trigger a massive upsurge. The analyst expects this Wave 3 to take XRP to $16, representing a 545% increase from current levels and marking a new all-time high for the asset.
However, he believes the corrective Wave 4 could lead to a drop toward $12 over the next few months. After Wave 4 completes, CrediBULL expects XRP to begin the fifth wave shortly, predicting that the completion of this Wave 5 will lead XRP to a price of $28. This would mark a 1,029% rise from the current price.
XRP Chart “Looking Great” for Next Rally
Notably, XRP currentlychanges hands at $2.48, down 0.6% over the past 24 hours but up 25% in the last week. Meanwhile, BTC trades for $88,171, with a 4% decline in the last 24 hours and an 11% rise over the past week. CrediBULL suggests both assets are moving in the same direction, as they align with the Elliott Wave structure.
Interestingly, another analyst, Mikkybull, recently argued that XRP’s chart is “looking great” for a subsequent bullish push whether investors hate or love it. He shared that despite the recent drop, XRP has formed an ascending channel against the dollar and a symmetrical triangle against BTC on the 3-day timeframe.
Notably, both patterns typically lead to bullish upward moves if the asset breaks above the upper trendline. Currently, XRP is retesting the lower trendline on both structures, and a rebound from the bulls could trigger a rally above the upper one.
DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion. Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions. The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses.
Courtnae Paul is a highly acclaimed creative consultant, dance professional and DJ with a strong passion for business, she also runs an entertainment company that specializes in all things performance, creative direction and conceptualization.
Before she became the award-winning, internationally acclaimed B-Girl, choreographer, and DJ she was a young girl from Durban, South Africa, breaking barriers of the society. Growing up in Red Hill, her earliest memories are of lively family gatherings filled with impromptu performances by her and her sisters — singing and dancing, embedding in her a love for the arts. These vibrant childhood moments sparked a passion that shaped her future and led to extraordinary success. They prepared her for a journey marked by perseverance and resilience.
Besides the arts, she excelled in gymnastics, kickboxing, and soccer. At 21, she moved to Gauteng, determined to cement her name as a leader of dance in South Africa. Her journey was not without challenges, but her unwavering commitment to authenticity and respect for her craft set her apart. Throughout her career, this girl of all trades has remained steadfast in her mission to make the world a better place. She embodies love and empathy, striving to uplift and create opportunities for her community – all with a massive smile on her face.
Her journey is a testament to the power of staying true to oneself and the impact one can have when driven by passion and purpose, this has led her to become an important voice for sports, art, and culture in Africa. Her story is one of triumph over adversity, a celebration of individuality, and a powerful reminder that true success comes from embracing who you are and using your talents to uplift others.
Award Winning four-time South African Breaking Champion.
Red Bull BC One Ambassador
Ranked as the highest African across male and female categories in the debut Olympic Qualifier Series 2024.
Head judge on 2 seasons of SABC 1’s Break Da Beat.
Choreographed and mentored on “Dance Africa Dance” on DSTV’s ZEE World.
Choreographed on/for platforms such as the GSport Awards, DSTV MVC Awards, Channel O Awards, Netflix SA as well as a welcome for Sir Richard Branson.
Opening act for international artists like Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Fatman Scoop, Rae Sremmurd, Burna Boy, and Omarion.
Collaborated with top South African talents like Kwesta, Moonchild Sanelly, Sho Madjozi, Khuli Chana, and the late AKA.
Debut EP “Got Next” released during the 2020 lockdown.
Hosted online show “Spare Room Sessions” with over 600,000 views.
South African Hip Hop Award nomination for DJ of the Year.
Performed at Back to the City, Rocking the Daisies, Brutal Fruit Brunch, Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final, and more.
B-Girl | DJ | National South African Athlete
Award winning 4x South African Champ
2 times African Champ
SAHHA DJ of the Year Nominee
Forbes Woman Africa 2024
Her dedication to touring and playing mixes on radio stations are just two of the reasons she bagged her first South African Hip Hop Award nomination for DJ of the Year.
With a flair for business, she proudly runs CP Entertainment (Pty) Ltd – a high-end entertainment company that specializes in all things performance, creative direction and conceptualization. She knows all about bringing the wow-factor to every project by offering services to both commercial and corporate industries with clients spanning from top local and international artists, to advertising agencies, corporate year ends and award shows.
CPE’s most recent projects include being an entertainment sponsor at the 2024 Forbes Africa Leading Women’s Summit, surprise act at the G-Star RAW X Burna Boy collab launch, and being part of Astron Energy’s nationwide launches. Other prominent clients under CPE’s belt include Forbes Leading Women Summit, Hennessy, Comic’s Choice Awards and Estee Lauder.
Fresh faced Entertainment Powerhouse she is a pioneer for SA female break dancers and dancers alike. She has grown to be a force to be respected in the entertainment industry.
Born and bred in Durban, and now conquering Johannesburg, Courtnae’ aged 25 has a long list of clients and accolades in both the corporate and commercial world. She has worked on projects as creative director, entertainment producer, choreographer and performer for brands such as Mercedes Benz, VW, G.H.Mumm, Land Rover, Play Energy Drink, Sprite, Jeep, Absa, Telkom, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Old mutual, KFC, Cell C, Vuzu, Dove, and Castle Lite.
She has also opened for, and shared the stage with international artists such as Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Jay Sean, Akon, Fatman Scoop, Rae Sremmurd, Banky W, Burna Boy and Omarion, as well as toured, choreographed and performed with local artists such as Toya Delazy, Reason, Lloyd Cele, Tamara Dey, Mafikizolo, The Graeme Watkins Project, George Avakian, iFani, Khuli Chana, Da L.E.S, AKA, Heavy K, Micasa, Rouge, Major League Djz, and Anatii. She has even lead and choreographed Cell C’s latest commercial campaigns and a welcome for Sir Richard Branson.
Courtnae’ brought in the new year playing 4 events in Dubai, including headlining a NYE party at The Millennium Hotel, Dubai, as well as teaching guest workshops in Phuket, Thailand and Bali. She has a weekly segment, Court-Side on Touch HD Online Radio, and she is also currently the resident judge on SABC 1’s 13EP reality dance show, Break Da Beat.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Courtnae Paul an exceptionally talented South African Break dancer, Multifaceted Personality and exceptional achiever here she talks about her fitness routine, her diet, and her success story.
Namita Nayyar:
You were born in Durban, South Africa and where did you have your early education? Breakdancing or breaking, also called b-girling (women), is a style of street dance originated by African Americans and Puerto Ricans in the Bronx. Breaking is the only new sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During your early childhood at lively family gatherings you along with your sisters performed impromptu performances like singing and dancing. This later propelled your career to the height where you have been a leading South Africa Break dancer and becoming four times South African Breaking Champion. Tell us more about your professional journey of exceptional hard work, tenacity, and endurance?
Courtnae Paul:
Growing up, my home was always buzzing with music and laughter. My family knew how to have a good time! While I didn’t get into dance and breaking until my teens, I was always a sporty kid. I played team sports like soccer and netball, and individual sports like gymnastics, kickboxing, and athletics. I often joke that this eclectic mix of interests shaped me into the breaker and athlete I am today.
My professional dance journey began when I was 15, at Northlands Girls High. I stumbled upon an audition call for a Bollywood show at Sun coast Casino, and despite having no formal training or experience; I decided to give it a shot. To my surprise, I landed the job and was even cast as a choreographer and soloist. This was my first taste of thinking on my feet and staying calm under pressure.
Fast-forward to today, and my journey remains true to its roots. As a female breaker in a male-dominated industry, I’ve faced my share of challenges. But what we lack in structure and recognition, we make up for in our passion and perseverance.
People often assume the entertainment industry is glamorous and effortless, but the reality is far from it. Behind the scenes, it’s hard work, dedication, and a willingness to take risks. Despite the challenges, my love for dance, sport, and culture only grows stronger. I feel a deep responsibility to give back to the culture that has given me so much, and to pave the way as best as I can for the next generation.
This interview is exclusive and taken by Namita Nayyar President of womenfitness.net and should not be reproduced, copied, or hosted in part or full anywhere without express permission.
Disclaimer The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Solana’s currency price (SOLUSDT) edged higher in the intraday levels while trying to recoup some recent losses, amid the dominance of the downward short-term trend, with negative pressure from trading below the 50-day SMA, while a negative divergence formed in the RSI after reaching overbought levels compared to the price’s movements.
Therefore we expect more losses for the price, targeting the pivotal support of $116.00, provided the resistance of $187.40 holds on.
