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After Lisa Marie's death, heart disease signs women shouldn't ignore.

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A Republican candidate who lost an election in November in New Mexico is arrested in a string of shootings at the homes of state and local Democratic leaders. Plus, the risks and warning signs of heart disease that women shouldn't ignore in the wake of Lisa Marie Presley's death, and how walking for five minutes every hour can combat the negative effects of sitting all day at work.

THE LATEST

A losing Republican candidate is arrested in a string of shootings at New Mexico Democrats' homes.

A failed Republican candidate for the New Mexico state legislature described by police as an "election denier" was arrested yesterday in connection with a string of four shootings at the homes of state and local Democratic leaders, police said. Solomon Peña is accused of conspiring with and paying four men to carry out shootings at the homes of two county commissioners and two state legislators, Albuquerque police said. He may have been motivated by anger over his election loss in November, which Peña alleged was the result of election fraud, police said. He lost his state House challenge to incumbent Democrat Miguel P. Garcia by 5,679 to 2,033, or 74% to 26%. No one was injured in the shootings.

❤️ Lisa Marie Presley suffered cardiac arrest. Here are signs of heart disease women shouldn't ignore.

Lisa Marie Presley's sudden death at 54 last week has put a spotlight on the rise of heart disease in women between 40 and 60. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, being overweight and smoking are among the top risk factors, as is family history. (Elvis had a heart attack at 42, possibly due to his prescription drug addiction.) As for heart attack warning signs, there are traditional ones, like breathlessness and chest pressure, but also nontraditional signs like neck and arm pain, migraine headaches and nausea. Doctors say women have a habit of putting their health last, and it's crucial to break out of that mindset and pay attention if they are feeling unwell. "I want this to be an eye-opener for women to recognize that heart disease is their No. 1 threat," one doctor says. Learn more here.

Jennifer Lopez talks about the 'emotional transition' of blending her family with Ben Affleck and his kids.

The "Shotgun Wedding" star spoke on TODAY about combining families after she married Ben Affleck last year and her 14-year-old twins and Affleck's three children all moved in together. "It's been a really kind of emotional transition," she said. "But at the same time, all your dreams coming true, and it's just been a phenomenal year." Lopez's kids are also now catching up with all her movies, including her performance as the Tejano singing legend "Selena," which ends with a tragic twist the Gen Z'ers were not prepared for. "At the end of the movie, they were like, 'Nooooooooooo!'" Lopez joked. Watch her interview here.

🚶‍♀️How regular 'activity snacks' can combat the effects of sitting all day at work.

More and more research has found that sitting for long periods of time at work all day can be detrimental to your health, even if you exercise regularly. A new study found that a simple 5-minute walk every half hour resulted in lower blood sugar and blood pressure compared to people who sat all day. In fact, all of the "activity snacks" tested in the study resulted in lower blood pressure. However, we know some bosses won't be thrilled with employees stepping away every half hour, so we have tips on how to walk at work, as well as whether standing desks can help.

GIVE IT A SHOT

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

Online yoga classes can be a great way to get back to a regular yoga routine if you've struggled to find time to make it to a studio. The trendy hot yoga brand Y7 Studio recently began offering them, and TODAY Health reporter Sarah Jacoby gave them a try. Sarah breaks down the basics of each class, how the cost compares to other digital-only yoga platforms, and what her experience was like during a month of classes. She also offers her likes and dislikes, and the 5 types of people best suited to give Y7 Studio's classes a shot.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

A new week means a new healthy meal plan inspired by our Start TODAY members. We've got you covered with plenty of protein for breakfast, lunches to keep you satisfied, and a range of flavorful dinners that include pan-roasted chicken thighs with mushrooms and thyme (above) and spicy shrimp and turkey lettuce wraps. See the recipes and the weekly meal plan here.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

Brendan Fraser shared some emotional words of encouragement for anyone who feels "like you're in a dark sea" when he accepted the award for best actor at the Critics Choice Awards over the weekend. Fraser won for his performance in "The Whale," a film about a gay man with severe obesity trying to rebuild his relationship with his 17-year-old daughter. Fraser, 54, said his career was "in the wilderness" when director Darren Aronofsky "found" him, and he hopes others take inspiration from his resurgent role. "I want you to know that if you, too, can have the strength to just get to your feet and go to the light, good things will happen," Fraser said. See his tearful speech here.