Monday, 12 December 2022

Ultra-processed foods lead to dementia. How to avoid them.

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A Libyan suspect in a 1988 plane bombing that killed 189 Americans is now in U.S. custody. Plus, how eating too much ultra-processed food can lead to a higher risk of dementia, and a mom demonstrates her trick for defusing a toddler's tantrum.

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A Libyan suspect in the 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing that killed 259 people is in U.S. custody, authorities say.

A Libyan man suspected of making the bomb that blew up Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988, killing all 259 people onboard, including 189 Americans, is now in U.S. custody, authorities said yesterday. It's not clear how Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi arrived in U.S. hands. The bombing remains the deadliest terror attack on British soil. Mas'ud will now become the first Libyan operative to be tried on American soil in connection with the bombing. A former Libyan intelligence officer who died in 2012 is the only other person who has ever been convicted in the attack. U.S. officials said Mas'ud admitted to building the bomb in a 2012 interview with Libyan law enforcement.

🧠 A diet high in these foods can increase the risk of dementia, a study found.

Researchers in a recent study found that people who consumed 20% or more of their calories from ultra-processed foods had a higher risk of dementia. In a 2,000-calorie diet, that equates to 400 calories each day coming from the likes of 20 potato chips or 30 French fries. The study published in JAMA Neurology followed 10,000 people over 10 years, with the average age at the start being 51. We have a list of common ultra-processed foods, as well 6 habits to ditch for better brain health.

A mom shares a simple trick for defusing her toddler's tantrum: 'Zoomies.'

One Georgia mom has gone viral for a video demonstrating a simple trick for shutting down a toddler's tantrum. Alivia Cromartie recommends "zoomies," which is essentially running around to burn off energy. In a video on Instagram, Cromartie runs circles around her 18-month-old daughter when she starts crying, and the little girl soon begins laughing and eventually gives her mom a hug. "I've done zoomies in a grocery store. I'll run up and down the aisles. I don't care who sees," Cromartie told us. "Distracting my kid is the key."

Shop Jill Martin's cozy TODAY holiday fashion collection.

Jill Martin has unveiled a limited-edition TODAY holiday collection as part of her new brand, Shop the Scenes. Jill has stylish T-shirts, fleece sweatshirts, sweatpants, trucker hats and more featuring the TODAY logo. See all the items here, as well as Jill's branded clothing from TV hits like "Yellowstone" and "Emily in Paris."

LIVE BETTER TODAY

Achieve your life goals with easy tips.

On the days when finishing a simple workout feels like climbing Mount Everest, the right song popping up on your playlist at the right time can give you that juice to get to the finish line. We asked six leading Peloton instructors to give us 50 songs proven to add energy to a workout. A little bit of Lizzo's "Good as Hell" and a dose of Eminem's "'Til I Collapse" and the next thing you know, you've grinded your way through a workout you thought you might not complete. Here's the full 50-song playlist, plus some other favorites.

SNACK TIME

Allow us to do the meal-planning for you.

Dip and dunk this nutrition-packed baked feta spinach-artichoke dip from our own Joy Bauer that can go from the oven to your table in 35 minutes. If an onion dip better suits your cravings, try Joy's caramelized onion dip that makes a perfect addition to a platter of veggies and whole-grain crackers. Get the recipes here.

DAILY DELIGHT

A little pick-me-up before you go.

A 6-year-old girl in Los Angeles County now has all the proper permits to keep a unicorn in her backyard. The L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control shared an adorable letter from a girl named Madeline asking for approval to have a unicorn if she can find one. Madeline's request was granted, but she has to abide by the government's conditions, which include making sure the unicorn is given regular access to moonbeams and rainbows. The department even got her a unicorn for her birthday this week, complete with a unicorn license.

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Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield

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