Study Confirms Standing More and Sitting Less may Reduce the Risk of Dementia Amélie Poulain2023-11-0702.6K views Many people sit in front of computers for a long time due to work, and some people regard watching TV as an important entertainment in life. The latest research in JAMA shows that adults over 60 years old who sit for more than 10 hours a day will have a rapid increase in the risk of dementia. Sitting for more than 15 hours increases the risk of dementia by three times. Read more
Doctors Advise Against Eating too Much Processed Food to Avoid Affecting Brain Function Amélie Poulain2023-11-0202.2K views The brain controls our thoughts, emotions, and memories. It is very important to us. Modern life is filled with many delicious processed foods and excessive intake may damage our brains, affecting intelligence, reflexes, and the ability to regulate emotions. Read more
WMO Warns: Serious Imbalance in the Global Water Cycle is Happening Now Amélie Poulain2023-10-3003K views The United Nations World Meteorological Organization recently issued a warning. The report mentioned that global climate change has seriously affected the balance of the water cycle, and more than half of the water catchment areas have deviated from normal. Drought occurs in some areas due to excessive dryness. In some areas, heavy rains have occurred, causing floods and leading to threatening ecological crises. Read more
Exercise Keeps Depression Away from You and Promotes Mental Health Amélie Poulain2023-10-1802.9K views Depression is known as the health killer of the 21st century. According to WHO statistics, the number of people suffering from depression worldwide has exceeded 350 million. About 2 million people in Taiwan suffer from depressive symptoms, of which about 1.25 million are severely depressed. Research from the University of South Australia found that regular exercise of a certain intensity can help relieve stress and promote mental health. Read more
EU Demands Prepaid Waste Disposal in Fast Fashion Amélie Poulain2023-10-1002.7K views Sometimes you will need different styles of clothes and shoes to match your identity. In addition to showing yourself, you also show respect for the occasion you are attending. Therefore, fast fashion brands with diverse styles have been popular around the world for a long time, but they have also caused many environmental controversies. According to EU statistics, each person throws away 12 kilograms of clothes and shoes every year, causing serious environmental disasters. Read more
The World’s 50 Best Hotels Has been Released, Five Hotels in Asia Entered the Top 10 Amélie Poulain2023-10-0402.4K views The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been released, and 5 hotels in Asia have entered the top 10 rankings. The top five hotels are Passalacqua Hotel in Italy, Rosewood Hong Kong, Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, The Upper House in Hong Kong, and Aman Tokyo in Japan. Read more
Ranking List of Regretted University Departments in America Amélie Poulain2023-10-0203K views Many students are troubled by how to choose schools and departments. Because making the wrong choice may affect future employment opportunities and income. Statistics from Georgetown University in the United States show that more than 40% of college graduates regret their majors. The departments with the highest regret rates were Journalism, Sociology, and Humanities. Read more
International Day For Failure in Finland Tells us: Only by Cherishing Failure You can Embrace Success Amélie Poulain2023-09-2403.7K views Today’s society pursues success, and few people want to encounter failure. They just want everything to go smoothly. However, Finland, a Nordic country whose educational philosophy is highly recognized by everyone, has established an annual “International Day For Failure” to remind everyone that only by facing failure calmly can they pursue success in future life. Read more
Top 10 Most Environmentally Friendly Countries in the World in 2022 Julie Howard2023-09-2101.7K views According to the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) published every two years, Denmark stands out among 180 countries as the most environmentally friendly country in the world. Miami, FL (Merxwire) –… Read more
Nearly Half of Middle- and High-Income Countries Have a Positive Attitude Towards Taiwan Audrey Hazel2023-08-2202.3K views Pew Research Center’s 2023 Spring Global Attitudes Survey was released. Among the 24 middle- and high-income countries participating in the survey, nearly half of the adult respondents had a favorable view of Taiwan. About a quarter of the people surveyed held a neutral opinion, and the countries with the best impression of Taiwan were Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Read more