Former President Jimmy Carter said goodbye to his wife of 77 years at a moving private service in Atlanta. Plus, an emergency room pediatrician warns parents about the dangers of leaving THC edibles where kids can get to them, and how the 3-2-1 method can help you stay on track with your fitness goals during the holidays. |
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Former President Jimmy Carter, 99, said goodbye to his wife of 77 years, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died at 96 on Nov. 19, at a memorial service yesterday at a church in Atlanta. "My mom spent most of her life in love with my dad," the couple's daughter, Amy Carter, said at the service. "Their partnership and their love story was a defining feature of her life." Amy also shared a touching love letter the president wrote to Rosalynn 75 years ago, and country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed a moving rendition of John Lennon's ballad "Imagine." Read more. |
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Instances of young kids going to the emergency room for ingesting marijuana edibles have skyrocketed recently. So we spoke to an ER pediatrician about how to keep children safe and what to do if a child mistakenly eats a weed gummy or candy. Dr. Meghan Martin shared stories of kids coming in drowsy or unresponsive, including one boy she initially feared may have had a stroke or diabetic distress. "There are some situations where you may be able to ride it out at home," she told TODAY.com. "But if your child is symptomatic, come to the emergency department immediately so we can monitor their breathing." Click here for tips on storing edibles and more helpful advice. |
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The last Read with Jenna book club selection for 2023 is a historical novel that Jenna Bush Hager says took her breath away. "We Must Not Think of Ourselves" by Lauren Grodstein follows an archivist writing the stories of Jews forced by the Nazis to live in Poland's Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. You can buy it here. |
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Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. |
Trying to stick to a healthy lifestyle during the holidays can be tougher than Santa resisting cookies and milk. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour uses the 3-2-1 method to stay on track by setting 3 specific goals, having 2 workout options and practicing 1 self-care activity. The key is being specific, so try "I'll make smoothies for breakfast" as a goal, instead of "I will eat healthier." Stephanie also outlines why she suggests coming up with two workout choices and how to make the best use of any free time at the end of the week. |
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Allow us to do the meal-planning for you |
If you're taking a break from heavy foods after Thanksgiving week, Dan Churchill, aka the Healthy Chef, has a chicken dish packed with flavor that's perfect for a light weeknight dinner. Dan's Mediterranean chicken with orzo includes a savory mix of sautéed red onion, cherry tomatoes and olives, topped with tangy feta cheese crumbles. Get the recipe. |
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A little pick-me-up before you go. |
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