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This popular condiment could boost your memory

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

A new study has found that wasabi, the spicy green condiment often served with sushi, may improve your memory.The main bioactive compound in wasabi, 6-MSITC, is already known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and previous research showed positive effects on the cognitive functions of middle-aged adults.Recently, researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University studied 72 healthy adults over 60 by giving them either a supplement containing 6-MSITC or a placebo over 12 weeks.Researchers said those who took the supplements showed “significant improvement in working and episodic memory performances” over those who were given the placebo.No significant improvements were found with other cognitive functions.In this picture taken on January 16, 2020, Mizuho Iwai, an apprentice at Sushi Ginza Onodera restaurant, grinds wasabi at the restaurant in Tokyo. (Photo by BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty Images)"We knew from earlier animal studies that wasabi conferred health benefits," lead re...

'The Morning Show' and 'Succession' lead 2023 Critics Choice TV nominations

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

The television nominations for the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards were announced on Tuesday morning. Apple TV+'s "The Morning Show" lead the pack with six nominations. The show received the nod for Best Drama Series. Stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon were both nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series. Billy Crudup earned the nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Nicole Beharie and Karen Pittman both were nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon of "The Morning Show" speak onstage during the Apple TV+ segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on Jan. 19, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)HBO's "Succession" earned five nominations, which include Best Drama Series as well. Kieran Culkin and Jeremy Strong are nominated for Best Actor in a Drama Series, while Sarah Snook earned a nod for Best Actress in a Drama Series and Matthew Mac...

Christopher Hall Dies in Stolen-Car Crash on State Route 7 [Spanaway, WA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

50-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after High-Speed Accident near 211th Street Court EastSPANAWAY, WA (December 5, 2023) – Christopher Hall died Sunday afternoon in a stolen-car crash on State Route 7 near 211th Street Court East. Dispatchers arrived to the area just before 3:00 p.m., on November 26th.Authorities report that a 14-year-old boy operated a stolen 2021 Kia Sportage in the second lane at excessive speeds. 50-year-old Hall then attempted a U-turn across the lanes, resulting in a collision with the Kia. Emergency personnel transported the female passenger to St. Joseph Medical Center, and the boy was taken to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, both sustaining serious injuries. Hall was later declared deceased by medics due to the severity of his condition. For a short duration, emergency crews closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and preliminary duties. Further details will be provided as soon as they become available.No words can mend the broken heart...

Heleodoro Lopez Rodriguez Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 82 [Prosser, WA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

35-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead in Head-on CollisionPROSSER, WA (December 5, 2023) – On Sunday morning, police responded to a deadly crash that claimed the life of Heleodoro Lopez Rodriguez.The incident occurred just before 10:00 a.m., November 26th, in the westbound lanes of Interstate 82 at milepost 83.According to the Washington State Patrol, the collision involved a 2005 BMW X5 driven by 35-year-old Rodriguez, a semi-truck with a trailer driven by 36-year-old Jonathan J. Burgess, and another vehicle.Furthermore, the authorities determined that Rodriguez was headed eastbound when he suddenly went to the westbound lanes and collided head-on with Burgess.Unfortunately, Rodriguez succumbed to his injuries, and responding officers pronounced him dead. They added that he was not wearing his seatbelt.Meanwhile, Burgess suffered injuries to an unknown extent and first responders took him to Prosser Memorial Hospital.The investigators added no other information and an active invest...

LA Priest Hears Your Sins at the Echo

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

LA Priest Hears Your Sins at the Echo: LA Priest is Sam Eastgate, an artist with a reputation for being subversive and unpredictable, which is fascinating. His new album is Fast Luna, and he recently released a remix of the song “It’s You.” “Not since my first track ‘Engine’ in 2007 has a LA Priest release felt this earth-shakingly funked up and sonically unstoppable,” Eastgate said in a statement.The press release describes the track as, “Lyrically based on the story of ‘a guy who falls in love with a sea mermaid or water spirit and has to choose between life on the land or the ocean’.” Sweet!The “It’s You” single was released in March.“It’s about a guy who falls in love with a sea mermaid or water spirit and has to choose between life on the land or the ocean,” explains Sam. “Some of it sounds like he’s on the edge of madness.”Creature of Doom also performs.LA Priest Hears Your Sins at the Echo: The event takes place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5 at the ...

Rob Mallory Dead following Dune Buggy Accident on Ocotillo Wells State Park [San Diego, CA]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

Thanksgiving Off-Road Crash in San Diego Left Scripps Ranch Grandfather DeadSAN DIEGO, CA (December 5, 2023) – A Scripps Ranch family is grieving following a Dune Buggy Accident that claimed the life of 53-year-old Rob Mallory.The deadly occurrence took place on the afternoon of Thanksgiving day at Ocotillo Wells State Park.As outlined in the report, Rob, accompanied by several family members on a dune buggy, opted to pay a visit to a memorial plaque dedicated to Rob’s brother.After approximately 15 minutes, while navigating the main trail, the group was involved in a collision with another dune buggy that emerged from a feeder trail.Responding emergency personnel airlifted Rib to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.Additionally, Rob’s wife Misty Mallory, his son, and his girlfriend were hurt in the incident. The driver of the other dune buggy sustained serious injuries from the crash.At this time, a GoFundMe page was created to aid the family with medical and ...

Joaquin Puente Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on Highway 188 [Corpus Christi, TX]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

22-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Accident in San Patricio CountyCORPUS CHRISTI, TX (December 5, 2023) – Joaquin Puente died Monday night in a wrong-way collision on Highway 188. Around 6:36 a.m., police responded to the San Patricio County.As per reports, Puente, a 22-year-old, was driving a 2001 Buick Century in the eastbound lanes of the highway. The Buick inexplicably veered into oncoming lanes. In that area, the Buick collided with the front left side of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500, which was being driven by 71-year-old Charles Rodriguez of Sinton.Following the impact, the Buick spun before eventually coming to a stop on the eastbound lanes. Paramedics transported a passenger, 53-year-old Blanca Jones from North Carolina, to CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Shoreline in Corpus Christi due to the injuries sustained.Puente was later pronounced deceased by medics due to the severity of the injuries.An ongoing investigation is actively seeking additional information. Further d...

Holidays 2023: 12 concerts that go way beyond ‘Jingle Bell Rock’

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

The three most commonly streamed holiday songs last year were Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and Bobby Helm’s “Jingle Bell Rock,” according to the analytics platform Luminate.People, we can do better. Much better. And, fortunately in the Bay Area, it’s not hard to find dozens of opportunities to hear holiday-related music that’s as uplifting, interesting and stimulating as anything you might hear the rest of the year. Kitsch and clichés have their place (preferably far, far away), but there’s no reason to get caught in a “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” rut.Here are a dozen options for getting your holiday groove on.Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O: Matt Wilson is a drummer of unusual musicality and bonhomie, and as a bandleader he’s found numerous ways to disrupt tired jazz conventions so that his performances communicate unabashed joy and pleasure. He’s been honing his Christmas Tree-O show for years with bassist P...

Berkeley man charged with assaulting Amazon delivery driver

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

BERKELEY — A Berkeley man has been charged with felony assault for allegedly attacking an Amazon delivery driver, chipping the victim’s tooth, court records show.The 30-year-old Berkeley resident was arrested Nov. 27 and charged two days later with felony assault likely to produce great bodily injury. Police say he approached a driver on the 1600 block of University Avenue, struck up a conversation, then punched the man in the face, chipping his tooth.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | CHP seizes 1,250 rounds of ammo, three guns in raid of Pittsburg home Crime and Public Safety | Man fatally shot in Oakland’s Eastlake district Crime and Public Safety | East Bay man charged with ‘almost completely’ severing family member’s ear Crime and Public Safety | East Bay photographer charged with raping woman during photo shoot Crime and Public Safety | UC Berkeley chef charged...

Police say San Jose shooting that led to three arrests was gang related

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:24:53 GMT

SAN JOSE — Police have arrested three men in connection to an August gang-related shooting in San Jose, according to authorities.The shooting in question took place around 9:37 p.m. on Aug. 24 at the 1500 block of Alum Rock Avenue, but all suspects had left the scene by the time officers arrived. The victim was identified later, after they drove themself to a hospital with a non-life threatening injury.According to police, an investigation revealed that the shooting was gang related. Three suspects were identified, though police did not immediately reveal how they had come to pinpoint the trio.The police department later obtained search and arrest warrants for each suspect. On Sept. 26, police arrested two of the men, aged 23 and 26, in San Jose without incident.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three arrested in connection to alleged underground gambling ring in San Jose Crime and Public Safety | Woman found dead at home near Coyote Creek, police ...