Why I smashed my friend's wedding cake.

Experts study why our bodies change so much in our 40s and 60s. August 15, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] A new study uncovers why we experience big changes in our bodies in our mid-40s and early 60s. Plus, why women are more prone to ACL injuries, and a mom reflects after realizing she may have subconsciously wrecked her friend's wedding cake on purpose.   The Latest   //link.today.com/click/36415968.387702/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9kYXkuY29tL2hlYWx0aC9hZ2luZy9hZ2VzLW1ldGFib2xpc20tdW5kZXJnb2VzLW1hc3NpdmUtY2hhbmdlcy1yY25hMTY2NjU5P2NpZD1lbWxfdGhpc2lzdG9kYXlfMjAyNDA4MTU/57c0b694487ccdda088b6a14Be0ad9949[⌛ Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and 60s](. Researchers from Stanford found in a [study]( released yesterday that molecules and microorganisms both inside and outside our bodies go through [dramatic changes]( at about age 44 and then again at 60. Injuries may linger longer and muscles may feel weaker at those ages due to [big shifts in metabolism](. “Right now, we have to acknowledge that we metabolize food differently in our 40s, and that is something really new," a Columbia University professor told NBC News. [Continue reading.]( [🏃‍♀️ We know ACL injuries are more common in women. But why?]( Women are up to eight times more at risk for [ACL injury]( than men playing the same level of sport, according to Dr. Andrew Pearle, chief of sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Why are the knee injuries more common in women? Experts aren't exactly sure, but [current theories]( focus on factors like anatomy, hormones and the sports environment. Read the latest research, plus tips on [how to prevent an ACL injury](. [🍰 I was upset my friend was getting married. Then I toppled her wedding cake](. A woman [accidentally smushed her friend's wedding cake](, then began to wonder if it really was an accident. Jillian Pretzel wrote in an essay for TODAY.com that she wasn't thrilled her neighbor would move after getting married, potentially jeopardizing their friendship. When she was tasked with delivering the cake to her friend's wedding, she found it [smashed into the side of the package]( upon arrival. "I had the scary thought that somehow, subconsciously, I might have done this on purpose," she wrote. [Read her essay]( on friendship (and cake).   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Organize your car, cords and more with these expert solutions — starting at $5.]( To get ready for new fall routines, organization expert Janelle Lam stopped by TODAY to share solutions to help you tidy up your car, kitchen and more. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Try these 10 free HIIT workouts you can do at home to speed up your metabolism, burn calories and build strength and endurance. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you This shrimp costra and arroz negro (black paella) from chef Ana Castro combines crispy rice with sweet shellfish to create a textural sensation. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. While participating in a romantic mission to find her boyfriend with a series of clues, [diehard "Law & Order: SVU" fan]( Maddie Anderson received help from a dedicated member of the elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. A [video featuring "SVU" star Ice-T]( telling her she had the "detective skills" to find boyfriend Tyler Dycus gave her the first of many thrills on a day she won't forget. The scavenger hunt took her around San Diego before it [ended with a proposal.]( They now plan to incorporate "SVU" into their wedding. "Maybe we need to get Ice-T to do a little welcome video," Anderson told TODAY.com.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump and Anna Kaplan | Edited by Maddie Ellis Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](