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More people die of or are sickened by cardiovascular disease than any other cause, although the risk of illness and death can be changed or prevented, compared to many other diseases.

❤️‍🩹 The key is finding it early.

Three-fourths of young adults who have risk factors like hypertension or high cholesterol don't even know they have those risk factors.

And men and boys who embrace “stereotypical gender norms” are at the forefront of not recognizing or being treated for risk factors associated with heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Chicago researchers.

Read more of our resident health expert Lois Collins' report on the impacts of cardiovascular disease.

The latest polls in Utah's major races

Election day is only 10 days away. Here's the latest polls for the major races:

🗳️ Presidential

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll conducted by HarrisX shows Trump is polling 30 percentage points ahead of Harris among Utah voters, with just over a week to go before Election Day.

61% of Utahns support Trump.
30% of Utahns support Harris.

🗳️ Senate

Utah Rep. John Curtis carries a 35-percentage-point lead over Democratic candidate Caroline Gleich in the race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

55% of Utahns say they would vote for Curtis.
20% of Utahns say they would vote for Gleich.

🗳️ Governor

Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox leads his Democratic opponent, state Rep. Brian King, by 32 percentage points in the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Cox received 51% of votes in a full-ballot scenario.
King received 19%.

🗳️ Attorney general

A new poll shows Republican candidate Derek Brown at the front of the pack of five candidates for Utah attorney general in a poll conducted less than three weeks out from the general election.

40% of Utahs say they would vote for Brown.
20% say they would vote for Democrat Rudy Bautista.

Read more about about the latest polls for the presidential, senate, gubernatorial and attorney general races.

What to expect from BYU vs. UCF

BYU is back in action today in Orlando against the University of Central Florida. The No. 11 undefeated team is hoping to keep its perfect season intact against a talented team that has lost four straight games.

The Cougars are off to a 7-0 start for the fifth time in program history, and second time under head coach Kalani Sitake, who was hired in 2016.

Here's what to watch for, according to Jay Drew:

Rush defense — the Cougars have spent much of the week working on their rush defense, which was riddled for more than 250 yards by an Oklahoma State offense that had struggled to run the football in its previous six games.

🏈 BYU coach Kalani Sitake: “We gotta stay humble, stay hungry. A lot of good things are happening for our program, but we gotta keep working and this week is no different than any other week. We gotta find ways to get better and stay humble and find ways to improve. That is going to be the key for us.”

Here's how to watch, listen to or stream the game:

TV: ESPN
Livestream: https://www.espn.com/watch
Radio: KSL 1160 AM/102.7 FM/BYU Radio Sirius XM 143

Read more about what to expect in today's 1:30 p.m. game.

🗞️ In other BYU football news:

Two dynamic running backs will square off in Orlando on Saturday. Who has better day may be the difference.
The keys that could help BYU keep undefeated streak against UCF's explosive ground attack

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Faith

President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the Deseret Peak Utah Temple (Deseret News)
4 simple ways to help ‘Come, Follow Me’ feel special (and fun) (LDS Living)
Self-reliance profiles: Learning emotional resilience ‘will change your life’ (Church News)
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Health

High-Intensity Exercise Works Like An Appetite Suppressant, Study Finds (Healthline)
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The Nation and The World

Live updates: Israel strikes at Iran targets in retaliation for earlier attack (NBC News)
Is it really too much to ask students to read children’s books? (The Spectator)
Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole (BBC)
In the Middle East, Escalation Now (The Dispatch)
NASA’s Crew-8 mission members return to Earth on SpaceX capsule (NPR)

The West

Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash houses (The Texas Tribune)
Feds OK Nevada lithium mine expected to greatly boost production of the critical mineral (The Nevada Independent)
Fish and Game asks people to catch, kill and report walleye (East Idaho News)
Most affordable places to ski and snowboard in the West (Deseret News)
36 Hours in Moab, Utah (🔒The New York Times)

Entertainment and Food

BYU Ballroom Dance Company prepares for its upcoming international tour (The Daily Universe)
Happy Halloween! Here are the best deals for free — and cheap — food (Deseret News)

🗓️ Events Calendar

We put together a calendar list of events and activities going on around the state of Utah the next month. Check it out and let us know if we are missing anything!

Here are some highlights for events in Utah today:

2024 Annual Bison Roundup | Antelope Island
Jordan Landing Trick or Treat Fun | Jordan Landing Shopping Center, West Jordan
“The Addams Family” | St. George Musical Theater, Saint George
“Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach” | SCERA Center for the Arts, Orem
Southern Utah Blues Festival | Tuacahn Amphitheatre
Utah Hockey at Los Angeles Kings | 2 p.m.
BYU softball at Utah Tech | 11 a.m.
BYU football at UCF | 1:30 p.m.
U of U women’s volleyball at Kansas | 1 p.m.
U of U football at Houston | 7 p.m.
USU women’s volleyball vs. Fresno State at home | 1 p.m.
Weber State women’s volleyball vs. Portland State at home | 6 p.m.
Weber State women’s basketball vs. Western Wyoming at home | 11 a.m.
UVU women’s volleyball vs. UT Arlington at home | 1 p.m.
SUU women’s soccer vs. Utah Tech at home | 1 p.m.

Please reach out to me at sgambles@deseretnews.com if you have any thoughts, feedback or ideas you would like to share!

✨ Cheers ✨

— Gambles

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