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👋 Hi there! Adhering to the MEDITERRANEAN-DASH hybrid diet, known as the MIND diet, can reduce your likelihood of developing cognitive decline, a recent research reveals. By restricting five harmful food categories, this diet helps limit the intake of trans and saturated fats.
Here’s what you may have missed during your hectic day:
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1️⃣ No kidding: Crying infants, tantrum-throwing kids, grumpy teens - parents put up with all that, but how much should others have to endure? This is a reflection of broader societal changes, believe experts.
2️⃣ Squeaky situation: A woman was washing dishes at home, near Bangkok, when she suddenly felt bites on her leg. To her horror, she realized a python had wrapped itself around her. She fought to extricate herself for two hours before help arrived.
3️⃣ Space travelers: Mannequins named Helga and Zohar traveled around the moon, following a potential astronaut route. Scientists used them to test radiation exposure levels and the effectiveness of a “storm shelter” inside the Orion capsule.
4️⃣ Luxurious journey: New York’s JFK and Boston Logan airports are set to house JetBlue’s first airport lounges. This is part of the airline’s endeavor to cater to the rising demand for premium offerings, with perks like free food, beverages, and Wi-Fi.
5️⃣ Bitter brew: CNN’s Barry Neild is a self-proclaimed coffee skeptic. Despite his enjoyment of coffee aroma and the cafe ambiance, he just can’t get past its taste.
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🌋 Fiery sight: A new eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano left scientists amazed as they noticed 30-foot-high lava fountains emanating from a crater.
Top headlines
• Israel launching airstrikes in Lebanon following fatal pager and walkie-talkie explosions• North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate made numerous alarming comments on a porn forum• Mortgage rates decrease to a 2023-low after the Fed’s rate cut
What’s trending
🏈 Fantasy football feud: A Philadelphia man’s online rivalry turned extreme, with a fake bomb threat and an international investigation. The FBI got involved.
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🎨 Hidden secrets? The turbulent skies in Vincent van Gogh’s renowned work “The Starry Night” appear to coincide with a scientific theory. Take a closer look.
$572 million
💸 That’s approximately the amount of money the Boeing strike has cost the company and its employees in a single week.
Your health
💉 Positive trends: Overdose deaths in the US are down to a three-year low, with a recent analysis indicating unprecedented progress in overcoming the drug crisis.
Quiz time
🎾 American tennis whiz Coco Gauff recently parted ways with her coach after a series of lackluster performances. Which coach was it?A. Chris EvertB. Brad GilbertC. John McEnroeD. Patrick Mouratoglou⬇️ Scroll down to find out.
Feel-good moments
📖 As we like to wrap up on a positive note: September marks National Literacy Month, making it an ideal time to read to children or engage in a new book yourself. If you need recommendations, CNN journalists have some fantastic suggestions.
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🧠 Quiz answer: B. Coco Gauff parted ways with Brad Gilbert, a former men’s tennis player. Test your knowledge with CNN’s weekly news quiz in tomorrow's 5 Things newsletter.📧 Discover all of CNN’s newsletters.
5 Things PM is produced by CNN’s Tricia Escobedo, Meghan Pryce, and Kimberly Richardson.
- During a family dinner, we discussed the benefits of the MIND diet and how it could potentially help us reduce our risk of cognitive decline.
- After reading about the success of the MIND diet, we decided to incorporate its principles into our own meals, hoping to impact our long-term health positively.
