Author: Michelle Korhonen
Turmeric, a vibrant yellow spice native to India, has been revered for centuries for its culinary and medicinal properties. Beyond its warm, earthy flavor, turmeric boasts an impressive array of health benefits, making it a valuable addition to any diet. Here are 12 compelling reasons why incorporating turmeric powder into your cooking is a wise choice:1. Reduces inflammationTurmeric contains curcumin, a compound that has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin has been shown to be effective in reducing inflammation in a number of conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. A 2016 study published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy found…
“Allo” is Greek for “other.” Alloparents are helpful relatives and neighbors. In a study from Congo, babies had 8 alloparents on average. Perhaps the self-reliant nuclear family is a societal misstep.(Image credit: Nikhil Chaudhary)
So long, George Santos, we hardly knew ye—and that was pretty much the problem.This morning, House members evicted one of their own for only the sixth time in history, terminating the congressional career of the Long Island Republican barely a year after he won election on a campaign of lies and alleged fraud. The vote to expel Santos was 311–114, easily clearing the two-thirds threshold needed to pass. As with most other consequential votes this year, a unified Democratic caucus carried the resolution along with a divided GOP, whose members struggled with the decision of whether to trim their already…
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you’ve had a great one. Ours went by quickly — part of it was spent in Arkansas and then we flew back home to Tucson. We had a wonderful time with family and enjoyed so many fun adventures. Some highlights: the alligator farm was a HUGE hit a beautiful hike, strolling around and shopping in Hot Springs, the Christmas lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and lunch at The Root. (gf chicken salad sandwich, salad, and sweet potato fries. 10/10) What do you have going on this weekend? It’s the squadron…
A new study has found that certain migraine medications are more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks. The study, which was published in the journal Neurology, used data from nearly 300,000 people who used a smartphone app to track their migraines and medications.Researchers found that triptans, ergots, and anti-emetics were all more effective than ibuprofen. Triptans were five times more effective than ibuprofen, ergots were three times more effective, and anti-emetics were two and a half times more effective.When looking at individual medications, the top three were eletriptan, zolmitriptan, and sumatriptan. Eletriptan was six times more effective than ibuprofen,…
Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes, which may show up in some pre-cut mixes, are believed to be behind a growing outbreak of salmonella infections across the U.S. and Canada. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes, which may show up in some pre-cut mixes, are believed to be behind a growing outbreak of salmonella infections across the U.S. and Canada. Joe Raedle/Getty Images U.S. food safety officials are urging consumers not to eat certain cantaloupe products, including some fruit cups, due to the risk of illness as they investigate a worsening outbreak…
This year, the 29-year-old Ghanaian American singer-songwriter Amaarae took, to use a technical term, a big swing. With a voice of feathery beauty and songs blending R&B, hip-hop, rock, and Afropop, she had already earned buzz for her 2020 debut album, The Angel You Don’t Know. On the follow-up, Fountain Baby, released this past June, she pushed the scope and detail of her music, channeling the dirty swagger of Rihanna and the global futurism of Missy Elliott. Amaarae cheekily boasted in a behind-the-scenes video that she’d soon have a “10-times platinum, worldwide hit,” adding, “I’m about to be on my…
The cause of Ex-Labour chancellor Darling’s death was officially announced as cancer, but the type of cancer that Alistair Darling had was not publicly disclosed. His family announced that he had died peacefully after a long illness, but they did not specify the type of cancer.Some sources have speculated that Darling may have had prostate cancer, as this is the most common type of cancer in men in the UK. However, there is no confirmation of this.It is possible that Darling’s family chose not to disclose the type of cancer for personal reasons. They may have wanted to protect his…
Around 600,000 people in the state will now have access to low-cost health insurance. The change will particularly benefit people in poor, rural areas.
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.Despite inconclusive evidence, some retailers have seized on the narrative that theft is a major issue, pressuring lawmakers to crack down and changing the shopping experience as a result.First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:The specter of shoplifting is haunting America. Viral videos show frightening scenes: people in masks smashing windows, groups swarming stores, thieves attacking workers. Retail executives have referred to theft…