Let Scientists Tell You Why Women Generally Live Longer than Men Amélie Poulain2024-03-0202.3K views In a modern society with increasingly improving medical standards, human beings are getting better at preventing and treating diseases, and the average life span is also increasing year by year. Observing the average life expectancy in various countries, it is found that women generally have a longer life span than men. Scientists believe that this may be related to biology and daily behavior. Read more
Research Highlights 30-Minute Exercise’s Role in Relieving Depressed Emotional State Derrick Smith2024-02-1001.9K views Studies reveal that exercise positively impacts blood flow, oxygen levels, neurotransmitters, and chemical responses, thereby offering relief from depression. Committing to just 30 minutes of exercise significantly boosts well-being. Washington,… Read more
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
Exercise Keeps Depression Away from You and Promotes Mental Health Amélie Poulain2023-10-1802.8K 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
Research Reveals Muscle Mass as Heart Disease Predictor in Middle-Aged Men Derrick Smith2023-10-0702.3K views Aging can cause sarcopenia and raise heart disease risk with muscle loss. Barcelona’s Institute of Mental Health found low muscle mass in middle-aged men is linked to increased cardiovascular disease… Read more
Excessive Brain Use may Increase Hunger! Exercise Helps Reduce the Desire to Overeat Amélie Poulain2023-09-1706K views Research has found that after brain-consuming activities such as thinking, reading, creating, and problem-solving, the brain will release eating signals, namely “hunger” to remind itself that it needs to replenish calories to cope with these brain-consuming activities. So we often have the desire to eat and drink after studying or working. Read more
Choosing the Right Swimsuit Color is the First Step to Play in the Water Safely Amélie Poulain2023-07-1602.5K views The global heat and high temperatures make people anxious, and many parents take their children to the swimming pool or beach to cool off. Nikki, a swimming coach in Florida, USA, reminds everyone not to let children wear “blue” swimsuits into the water because it will increase the danger of playing in the water. Read more
2023 CTC World Cup Ballroom Dance Championships in Taipei Irma Katherine2023-07-1402.9K views TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Merxwire) – The “2023 CTC World Cup Ballroom Dance Championships ” is jointly organized by the the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education, Chinese Taipei Council of Ballroom Dancing, Department… Read more
People Who Attend Live Sports Events are Likely to be Happier Julie Howard2023-06-2001.5K views UK research has shown that watching live sporting events increases well-being and reduces Loneliness and is a great way to provide social interaction, group identity, and a sense of belonging.… Read more
Aging Leads to 1% Annual Muscle Mass Loss in Human Body Derrick Smith2023-06-1801.8K views Muscle mass is decreasing! After age 30, the human body will lose approximately 0.5% to 1% of its muscle mass every year. Sarcopenia affects the quality of life in old… Read more