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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tim Ream's Background and Family Life: Wife, Parents, Ethnicity & More
Tim Ream's Background and Family Life: Wife, Parents, Ethnicity & More originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tim Ream has built a reputation as one of the most reliable defenders in U.S. soccer. With a career that spans MLS, the English Championship, the Premier League, and the U.S. Men's National Team, Ream stands out not just for his clean passing and positional awareness, but for his professionalism and leadership on and off the pitch. Advertisement Parents and Early Life Born on October 5, 1987 (currently 37 years old), in St. Louis, Missouri, Timothy Michael Ream grew up in a family deeply tied to the local soccer scene. He played youth soccer with the St. Louis Scott Gallagher club, a well-known academy that has produced several U.S. internationals. Ream attended St. Dominic High School before committing to college soccer. Education and Youth Career From 2006 to 2009, Ream played for Saint Louis University, where he made 82 appearances and scored six goals as a center-back. Off the field, he studied finance and economics while working part-time at a soccer retail store. Advertisement Those college years gave him not only technical development but also important life experience. Ream has said his academic background helped him approach his professional career with a grounded mindset and long-term perspective. Professional Career Ream was selected 18th overall by the New York Red Bulls in the 2010 MLS Super Draft and quickly established himself as a starting center-back. In January 2012, he made a major move overseas to join Bolton Wanderers in England's Championship, finalizing the transfer just one day after getting married, cutting his honeymoon short to begin his European adventure. In August 2015, Ream signed with Fulham FC, where he became a reliable presence in defense. Over the course of nearly a decade with the London club, he made more than 280 appearances and helped the team achieve multiple promotions to the Premier League. Advertisement In August 2024, Ream returned to the United States and signed a two-year contract with Charlotte FC, bringing his experience and leadership to Major League Soccer. Rise with USMNT Tim Ream made his debut for the U.S. Men's National Team in 2010 and has since earned over 70 caps. While he was often rotated in and out of the lineup early in his international career, he cemented his importance during the 2022 World Cup, where, at age 35, he started every match and led the USMNT to the Round of 16. As of 2025, Ream remains a respected voice in the U.S. locker room, frequently appearing in the starting XI and one of the veterans under Mauricio Pochettino's management. Advertisement Wife and Children Ream married Kristen Sapienza in January 2012. The two met while attending Saint Louis University, where Kristen was a standout player on the women's soccer team. The couple has three children, two sons and a daughter. Throughout his career, Ream has spoken about the importance of family. He credits Kristen for supporting him through every step of his professional journey, including major decisions like moving to England. He often refers to her and the kids as his 'team behind the scenes.' Personality and Finances The defender graduated from Saint Louis University with a degree in business administration. Known for his low-key lifestyle, Ream avoids flashy purchases and prefers investing in experiences and long-term value. In interviews, he has shared that his first big purchase as a pro was not a car or jewelry, but an engagement ring — followed by home renovations. Advertisement Ethnicity and Faith Ream is of European descent and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, a state where the majority of the population identifies as Christian, including a significant Catholic community. Net Worth and Future Outlook According to Spotrac, Tim Ream earns a base salary of $1,000,000 in 2025, with $1,127,750 in total guaranteed compensation from Charlotte FC. While Spotrac doesn't estimate net worth, based on career earnings in both the Premier League and MLS, it's likely that Ream's current net worth falls between $6–8 million. Looking ahead, Ream is expected to remain involved in soccer after retiring — whether in coaching, mentorship, or media. Advertisement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
San Francisco Chronicle
29-06-2025
- Health
- San Francisco Chronicle
Is forgetting things ‘normal' aging or something worse? Here's first step to finding out
Millions of Americans live with mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and millions more are projected to be diagnosed in the coming years. If you're having memory or cognitive problems, the first thing you should do is get evaluated by your doctor, medical experts said. They stress that not all memory loss and cognitive decline are degenerative or permanent, so it's important to get tested to try to understand the underlying causes of the symptoms and seek the right treatment if applicable. Testing for cognitive decline Many people go first to their primary care physician or geriatrician, who may then refer them to a neurologist. Two widely used tests are the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MOCA) and the Saint Louis University Mental Status Exam. 'If someone is concerned about their memory and thinking, and feel there's a change from their prior baseline, the first step is to talk to their primary care physician,' said Dr. Irina Skylar-Scott, a Stanford neurologist who specializes in memory disorders. 'They can do a basic evaluation and talk to them to see if there could be an issue.' Testing can include taking a detailed history, asking what function was like before and what's changed, and comparing your results with what's expected in people of the same age and education level. Sometimes doctors do additional testing, such as bloodwork and brain imaging. Bloodwork can show if someone has abnormal thyroid function or abnormal vitamin B12 levels, both of which can cause symptoms that mimic dementia. A brain MRI can show whether certain areas have tissue loss in the memory centers of the brain. Because there are so many potential causes of cognitive problems other than dementia — such as depression, stroke, sleep apnea and other diseases — it's important to rule out other medical conditions that could be contributing to dementia-like symptoms. The 3 types of memory loss There are distinct categories of memory and cognition loss, and neurologists and geriatricians generally put them in three buckets: 'Normal aging' is characterized by some memory loss, often short-term, and subtle loss of cognition, especially with things involving speed or multitasking. It may take a little longer, or require a little more effort, to store or recall information. But the cognitive changes don't affect your ability to function day to day. 'As we get older, we tend to have very subtle, often slight declines in certain cognition,' said Dr. Kristine Yaffe, a professor of psychiatry, neurology and epidemiology at UCSF and a leading researcher of cognitive aging. 'That slows down a little bit but doesn't get in the way of what you can do. If you were to be tested, it'd be a mild change.' Many people experience this, and it's not necessarily a medical problem. 'If you compare people in their 30s and 40s, by the time they're in their 70s and 80s, they're going to have small declines,' Yaffe said. 'That'd be 'normal aging.' They're not quite as fast or facile, but it's not anything major and not getting in the way of their functioning.' If you forgot where you parked your car or where you left your glasses or keys, 'those are kind of normal things,' said Dr. Wynnelena Canio, a geriatrician at Kaiser Permanente in San Rafael. 'The most common cause of memory issues is not paying attention. When we park or leave our glasses on the table, a lot of times our mind is somewhere else because we're in a hurry so we didn't store that information to begin with.' Mild cognitive decline (MCI) is a formal diagnosis for which the criterion is demonstrating impairment on at least one cognitive domain — language, memory, executive function, and visual-spatial skills — during testing. Being impaired means you've scored significantly below the norm for your age and education level in that domain. But you're still functioning, for the most part, on your own — though you may rely more on lists to remember things, for instance. 'Usually people have some sort of subjective sense,' Yaffe said. 'Their loved ones will say, 'Yes, they have declined on this.' Sure enough, they don't do as well on testing, but are still functioning OK. It's not enough where it's really getting in the way. They don't remember some things but are still able to do a lot of what they used to be able to do.' MCI can, but does not always progress to dementia. An estimated 10% to 15% of people living with MCI progress to dementia each year, according to the Alzheimer's Association. People with MCI who have certain genetic traits such as APOE4, a variant that increases the risk of Alzheimer's, may be more likely to progress than not, Yaffe said. Dementia involves many symptoms similar to those of MCI. But the main difference is that 'a person with dementia is impaired in function,' said Canio, of Kaiser. 'They need others to help them pay the bills, get them places, get them to their appointments. Once someone is needing assistance from someone else to do some of those things, it's a warning sign it could be dementia.' How quickly dementia may progress — from mild to moderate or severe — is not clear. But the biggest predictor is what someone's trajectory has been to date, said Skylar-Scott, of Stanford. 'A patient with early onset before age 65 will progress much more quickly than patients with late onset,' she said.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
SLU's Pestello prepares to step down as president
ST. LOUIS – The president of Saint Louis University had always been a Jesuit priest until Dr. Fred Pestello was named the leader of the Catholic school in 2014. 'I was transformed by the Jesuit education I received as an undergraduate,' Pestello said in an interview with FOX 2 News. 'I've always felt privileged to be at a faith based institution, an institution that stands for something.' Pestello is stepping down as the university's president at the end of the month following a decade of leadership that includes historic growth from number of students to the amount of research SLU is now doing. 'Our vision is to be a global Jesuit university that is mission focused, student and patient centered and research driven,' he said. 'Working with the people of Saint Louis to reimagine, transform and unite our city.' Pestello, whom students affectionately refer to as 'Freddie P,' gave the commencement address during last month's graduation of the Class of 2025. US strikes three Iran nuclear sites, Trump says 'I knew I would never commit to a 9-to-5 job,' Pestello told graduates about his own experience upon graduating from John Carroll University. 'I knew that I would never pursue a career that would require me to wear a suit and tie.' Pestello said he thought he was going to be a radio talk show host. 'That's kind of like a podcast host, except the podcasts only played at scheduled times,' he said, with laughter in the Chaifetz Arena. 'We used to call it broadcast.' When those dreams fell short, Pestello didn't know what was next. 'That was a difficult period in my life,' he told the graduating class. 'I did not know what I was going to do next.' Pestello ended up going back to school. He told FOX 2 that giving the commencement address was an opportunity of a lifetime. 'I think one of the core messages is that at 22-24 years old, you really don't know how your career is going to unfold,' Pestello said. 'Just keep moving forward, keep learning.' Pestello said being around students has made his career extremely rewarding. 'You're around young people who are energetic, enthusiastic, idealistic, and just have this great love for the institution and for each other,' he said. 'It's delightful; it keeps you young.' Despite a rapidly changing workforce, the soon-to-be retired president said he still thinks a traditional four-year college degree is worth it. 'The affordability issue is the critical issue,' Pestello said. 'What students expect and need costs a lot of money. 'Research labs are expensive, facilities are expensive. Students like to be in small classes, that's expensive,' he continued. 'I think that's where the struggle is and it's a matter of how much the institution can afford to forego in terms of what we call discounting, how much families can afford to pay and how much the government will continue to support it.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In terms of government funding, Pestello said SLU is in a good position. He pointed to the university's recent R1 classification–the highest classification for a research institution–as a sign of continued growth for the university. 'I have no doubt that institutions like SLU, large resource-rich institutions with a national international draw, will continue to be here,' he said. 'I think the next couple of years are going to be stressful: stressful economically and I think stressful politically.' Pestello said higher education is 'feeling a bit under attack,' but says schools like SLU should be O.K. 'We'll survive,' he said. 'I think it's going to be very hard for the smaller private schools with small endowments and small student bodies.' Edward Feser was named as Pestello's replacement. Feser, who has been on campus this month, takes over July 1. As for Pestello, he said he is going to take a sabbatical and then return to Saint Louis University as a professor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Reuters
04-06-2025
- General
- Reuters
Details emerge about new national bar exam, with anticipation high
June 4 (Reuters) - Bar exam officials have released details about structure and scoring of the new national test set to debut in July 2026, which will mark its first major redesign in 25 years. The NextGen UBE, as the new exam is officially called, will be significantly shorter than the current Uniform Bar Exam, according to a new test blueprint, opens new tab released on Tuesday by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. It will also place greater scoring weight on the performance task portion of the test than the existing exam. The redesign of the national bar exam, which started in 2021, aims to rely more on practical legal skills and less on the memorization of laws. So far, 41 states and territories across the country have announced plans to transition to the NextGen UBE between July 2026 and July 2028, when the national conference will stop offering the current bar exam. The new testing time, which will be shortened to 9 hours from 12 for the old test, will consist of a trio of three-hour testing sessions for the exam's three types of questions — multiple choice, integrated questions, and performance tasks, the blueprint shows. The blueprint answers many of the questions law faculty have had for the past three years about the new test, said Saint Louis University School of Law professor Marsha Griggs on Wednesday, adding that the Association of Academic Support Educators has been pushing the national conference to provide more information. "The public — especially those who are preparing for this new exam — have generally been in the dark on important points like scoring, timing, and content for too long,' Griggs said. This information should have been available in 2023 when the first cohort of NextGen UBE takers started law school, she said. Kara McWilliams, the national conference's chief product officer, said the new exam details are based on data gathered "over thousands of hours of development and pretesting." She said the information is "designed to provide clear guidance" for legal educators and people preparing for the bar exam. Among the scoring changes, the new test will include 120 multiple-choice questions, down from the current 200, and performance tasks will be 30% of the total exam score, up from 20%. The national conference will continue to score the multiple-choice questions and calculate final scores, while individual jurisdictions will grade the integrated question sets and performance tasks, according to the blueprint. Read more: New bar exam gets lukewarm reception in previews Overhauled bar exam approved by majority of U.S. jurisdictions
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The No. 1 sign you're not eating enough fiber, according to a dietitian
Fiber is the unsung hero in our food, quietly supporting digestion, heart health and blood sugar stability. Yet, despite its importance, a staggering 95% of Americans fall short of the recommended daily intake of 25-38 grams. Chronically low fiber intake can cause digestion, cholesterol, hunger and weight management issues. But neglecting fiber for even a few days can affect your health and cause an uncomfortable and unfortunate side effect: constipation. If you're not sure how much fiber you really need and whether you're getting enough, read on to learn more about this important nutrient. Your digestive system will thank you. Fiber adds bulk to stool and helps it retain water, facilitating smooth passage through the digestive tract. Without adequate fiber, your bowels move slowly, leading to discomfort and straining. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and helps transport waste through the gut. 'Soluble fiber will swell in water, and will make the meal move more slowly through the intestines,' Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., assistant professor at Saint Louis University and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, previously told In doing so 'glucose molecules will get trapped in the fiber gel and get absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream,' said Linsenmeyer. The slow absorption of glucose contributes to blood sugar control. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool and aids in the transport of food through the colon. Insoluble fiber also helps you feel full, controls appetite and plays a part in weight management. Both types of fiber are found in whole plant foods, like fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds. Diets rich in animal products and processed foods tend to be lower in fiber. Clearly, fiber is vital for regular and healthy bowel movements, but most Americans only eat about 16 grams per day, a little over 50% of the daily value. The most pressing and common side effect of skimping on fiber is constipation. The clinical definition of constipation is: having fewer than three bowel movements per week, stool that is difficult to pass, or hard or dry stools. But everyone has different bowel movements, and only you know what is abnormal for your body. In addition to the No. 1 sign of constipation, a chronic low fiber diet can also have these side effects: Frequent hunger: Fiber-rich foods promote satiety and stabilize blood sugar. If you find yourself hungry or tired soon after meals, it might be due to low fiber consumption. Elevated cholesterol levels: Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the digestive system and helps clear it from the body, which lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. Difficulty losing weight: High-fiber foods keep you fuller longer and prevent overeating later in the day. The constant hunger that accompanies a low-fiber diet contributes to weight issues. If you've increased your fiber intake but still experience chronic constipation, consult a health care professional. Chronic constipation may indicate an underlying health condition that requires medical attention. Incorporating more fiber into your diet shouldn't be difficult. Here are some simple dietitian-approved tips for eating more fiber: Start your day with oats, like oatmeal or muesli. Oats have a special fiber called beta-glucan, which has been shown to lower cholesterol. Snack on a high-fiber fruit, like a pear. One pear has 20% of your daily fiber needs. Replace refined grains with healthy whole-grains like quinoa, bulgur, or whole-wheat pasta or bread. Add beans and legumes to your diet. Beans, lentils and chickpeas can be easily tossed into salads, soups and main dishes, like tacos, burgers and casseroles. Prioritizing fiber in your diet is a simple yet effective way to support overall health and keep your digestive tract running smoothly. By recognizing the signs of a fiber deficiency and making conscious dietary choices, you may prevent short and long-term health article was originally published on
