Tire Wear Particles Become the Invisible Killer of the Earth, Endangering the Marine Ecology Amélie Poulain2023-05-2402.1K views Plastic is a serious part of marine pollution. Too much plastic waste and the plastic particles it decomposes will cause environmental and ecological problems. In recent years, environmental scientists have noticed another marine pollutant that is invisible to the naked eye, which is “tyre dust” known as the invisible killer. Read more
Studies Found Loneliness would Change Your Brain’s Cognition and Affect Well-being Amélie Poulain2023-05-1501.7K views Do you always stay away from people, live alone, and rarely talk with people, share your emotions, or ask for help from others? Studies have confirmed that the longer a person is alone, will produce sad feelings and affect the brain’s thinking, emotions, perception, and physical and mental health. Read more
COVID-19 PHEIC Ends! WHA Conference to Address Post-Pandemic Health Security in Late May Amélie Poulain2023-05-1001.3K views On May 5, 2023, WHO officially announced the termination of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern for COVID-19. It means that the COVID-19 epidemic has ravaged the world for more than 3 years and caused 7 million deaths has been effectively controlled. It is also a major milestone in the end of the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Another Weather Anomaly Warning? April Snowfalls in Europe and America Amélie Poulain2023-05-0301.5K views In the northern hemisphere, it was originally a warm spring in April, but snow fell in the Midwest of the United States and the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. The temperature plummeted below freezing and a snow warning was issued. Tens of thousands of households were without power, many schools were closed, and hundreds of flights were canceled as if returning to winter from spring. Read more
World Earth Day Reminds Us: Invest in Our Planet and Live Green Amélie Poulain2023-04-2401.3K views April 22 is the annual World Earth Day, which has entered its 54th year. The theme for 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet” hoping that in addition to responding to the activities on Earth Day, people around the world can also implement environmental protection actions in their lives, save energy and reduce carbon emissions, and cultivate eco-friendly consumption habits. Read more
Travelers Attention! Country Rankings in the European Pickpocketing Index Amélie Poulain2023-04-2004.2K views The World Bank warned in March that the impact of an aging workforce on the global economy continues to intensify. In Japan and South Korea, due to the rapid increase in the proportion of the elderly population and the lack of a young labor force, the economic growth rate has been significantly dragged down. China, the United States, and many European countries are facing the problem of an increasing retirement population, but there is a shortage of a replaceable labor force. Read more
Air Pollution May Raise the Risk of Depression in Older People Amélie Poulain2023-04-1801.5K views Dirty air is classified as a silent public health emergency by the WHO. Air pollution affects our physical and mental health, and many research data have emerged in recent years. The latest research shows that it not only affects respiratory health but also increases the risk of depression, especially for those over 64 years old. Read more
The World Economy Faces a Crisis of Disintegration as The Workforce Ages Amélie Poulain2023-04-0702K views The World Bank warned in March that the impact of an aging workforce on the global economy continues to intensify. In Japan and South Korea, due to the rapid increase in the proportion of the elderly population and the lack of a young labor force, the economic growth rate has been significantly dragged down. China, the United States, and many European countries are facing the problem of an increasing retirement population, but there is a shortage of a replaceable labor force. Read more
High Stress! Study Finds Sighing can Instantly Relieve Anxiety Amélie Poulain2023-03-3101.7K views Is sighing a negative emotion? According to the latest research results from the Stanford University School of Medicine, sighing has a very good stress-relieving effect, allowing you to generate positive thinking, restart your body and mind, and improve your concentration. The research has been published in “Cell Reports Medicine”. Read more
International Day of Forests! Caring for Forests can Bring Sustainable Earth Amélie Poulain2023-03-2101.4K views International Day of Forest was officially announced by the United Nations on March 21, 2012. The purpose is to encourage different countries and regions to hold forest protection activities, advocate the importance of forests, and raise public awareness of forest issues. The theme of 2023 is “Forests and Health”. Read more