We’ve all heard the expression, “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” Since happiness is a side effect of laughter, shift your focus from the secret of happiness to experiences that bring you laughter. Instead of asking yourself “How can I be happy?”, ask “What makes me laugh?” This approach creates space for more actionable practices.
•Look at the situation through a child’s eyes.
When times get stressful, take a moment to think about how you saw things as a kid. The more we can experience that childlike wonder and enthusiasm, the less we sweat even the big stuff.
•Add laughter to your mornings.
•Learn to laugh at yourself.
Relieving yourself of pressure is the joy of learning to laugh at yourself. It also allows you to show more of your true self.
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There is no better way to practice laughing at yourself than going outside your comfort zone. From learning German to taking up rollerblading and Zumba, plenty of new activities will fuel your laughter. With so many ways to laugh more, why wait for your bit of happiness?
| A．Hang out with friends. |
| B．Take up something new. |
| C．Permit yourself to be silly. |
| D．Morning routines set the tone for the entire day. |
| E．Read on four ways to get your daily amount of laughter. |
| F．Money doesn’t buy happiness but it can help us find happiness. |
| G．Instead, try any of the ideas above, and start feeling better now. |
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【推荐1】Forgiving someone who has hurt you or let you down is never an easy thing. Several new studies, however, say that it could have a lot of health benefits. When you think of forgiveness, you probably don't think of it as being a health or medical problem. Studies from Stanford University, on the other hand, show that something like anger can change your well-being.When cartoon book characters like the Incredible Hulk get angry, they change colours and often gain special power. In the real world, anger is less obvious and may be more dangerous. That's why Professor Fred Luskin, founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project and author of Forgive for Good, says holding on to anger and hatred can harm your physical and mental health. Two new studies seem to show the same idea.
The studies find that people who are able to forgive feel less stress, less back pain, and less depression(抑郁). They also have fewer headaches, lower blood pressure, and fewer problems on sleeping.
So it doesn't matter if your anger is caused by the traffic or other things. Learning to let it go is important. Techniques such as deep breath or thought can help. Or just ask yourself if it's worth hurting yourself by staying angry with someone else.
Forgiveness does not mean that you simply accept what happened and say it's OK. Instead, it's a way of making peace with yourself about what happened in the past.
1. The author of the passage tries to make his viewpoint clear______.| A．by raising his own examples |
| B．based on his own experience |
| C．by mentioning some studies |
| D．by mentioning some typical patients |
| A．tell us that anger is more obvious and may be more dangerous in the real world |
| B．support the viewpoint that anger and hatres harm physical and mental health |
| C．let the readers know the different colours of cartoon faces |
| D．show how to control one’s temper |
| A．People who are able to forgive feel less stress. |
| B．People who are able to forgive feel less depression. |
| C．People who are able to forgive have fewer problems on sleeping. |
| D．People who are able to forgive feel less tired. |
| A．Forgiveness Is Good for Health |
| B．Forgiveness Is Never Easy |
| C．A Secret to Keeping Healthy |
| D．Anger Is Bad for Health |
【推荐2】To improve your confidence and set yourself up for sunnier times ahead, try these strategies:
Big yourself up. Rather than focusing on the negatives, make an effort to recognise your plus points. Make a list of the things you like about yourself and compliments people pay you.
Try something new. Stepping out of your comfort zone will give you a sense of achievement and help your self belief.
Spot your own talent.
Honestly speaking, building self-esteem is a journey that takes time and effort. Be kind to yourself and practice these strategies consistently.
| A．Always fancied paddle boarding? |
| B．Make plans with positive people. |
| C．Would you engage in outdoor exercise? |
| D．Refer to it when you’re doubting your worth. |
| E．Spend time outdoors, preferably in green spaces. |
| F．Do you ever think about your strengths and skills? |
| G．Even a humble shower can give your self-image a lift. |
【推荐3】Laugh Your Worries Away
Have you ever laughed so much you simply couldn’t stop? Perhaps your body has keeled over with laughter or you have “got the giggles” at an inappropriate moment. As World Laughter Day approaches, read on to find out why chuckling puts a smile on your face and is good for you.
Laughter is a sound you make involuntarily. When you laugh, you are using the muscles in between your ribcage. This squeezes air out of you, causing you to make a noise. There are other effects too: laughter causes 15 muscles in your face to contract (move), leaving you with a big grin.
Why do we laugh?
Is laughter really good for me?
Not only does laughter connect you to others but it can also help when you’re feeling down or worried. Scott says, “Laughter is a very important way to deal with stress.”
What if I’m not in the mood to laugh?
It’s possible and normal to laugh when feeling sad.
| A．What is laughter |
| B．When do we laugh |
| C．Surprisingly, it has very little to do with your sense of humor |
| D．Sometimes, people use laughter to lighten an awkward or upsetting situation |
| E．What’s more, laughing with friends or family can make you feel safe and secure |
| F．Endorphins, or feel-good chemicals in your body, are released when you laugh |
| G．Evidently, laughter, recognized as the best medicine, can help us lift our spirits |
【推荐1】Graduate school can be an intense and demanding period in your life.
Keeping a balanced diet becomes particularly challenging when your daily routine runs around academic tasks.
Grad students often face greater challenge of balancing grad school and health. Graduate school often requires students to spend many hours absorbed seated, absorbed in studies. This lifestyle can contribute to a variety of health issues, from obesity to heart disease. Besides, the mental and emotional stresses in graduate school often add to the physical challenges, leading to burnout if not managed effectively.
| A．Many students opt for fast food. |
| B．Mental health should not be overlooked. |
| C．The long hours of studying can easily consume all your time. |
| D．Short walks, or desk exercises, for example, are good choices. |
| E．Good health does not necessarily mean sacrifice of academic success. |
| F．Therefore, it’s crucial to find a balance between academic pursuits and physical health. |
| G．Exercising regularly is another effective tool for managing the demands of graduate school. |
【推荐2】Naps (小睡) don’t just feel amazing—they are amazing. A study published in the journal Heart found a link between healthy napping and a lowered risk of heart disease. The American Psychological Association (美国心理学协会) points out that naps can improve memory, learning capacity, immune system function and mood.
Sara Mednick, PhD, a cognitive neuroscientist (认知神经学家) at the University of California, Irvine, and author of The Power of the Downstate, explains that when you fall asleep, your body moves through stages that play a role in health.
Stage 1: the “dozing off (打盹儿)” period.
Stage 2: muscles, heart rate and brain activity slow down.
Stage 3: deep, restorative (修复的) sleep.
Stage 4: REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when brain activity increases and you’re most likely to dream.
Ideal napping times are based around this four-stage cycle.
The 20-minute nap
Between 20 and 30 minutes is one napping sweet spot, according to Mednick, who explains that you get enough Stage 2 sleep to switch your body and mind into full relaxation mode.
The 60-minute nap
Stage 3 sleep is a time for your body to repair tissue (细胞组织), improve the immune (免疫) system and recharge energy stores (储存) . But waking up during this phase can make you feel dizzy (头晕目眩), Mednick says. Most people start to move out of Stage 3 after around 60 minutes, which makes it a good time to set your alarm.
The 90-minute nap
A complete sleep cycle is about an hour and a half, and napping for a full cycle can have big benefits. But naps longer than 90 minutes can interfere (干扰) with nighttime sleep and might even impair memory, according to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Not a regular napper? That’s OK. “Everyone needs to rest, but not everyone necessarily needs to nap.” says Mednick.
1. What’s the advantage of “napping”?| A．People’s health depends on napping. | B．Napping can cure heart disease. |
| C．Napping lifts people up. | D．Good memories improve napping. |
| A．Positive. | B．Negative. | C．Indifferent. | D．Neutral. |
| A．Stage 1. | B．Stage 2. | C．Stage 3. | D．Stage 4. |
| A．To tell people the best way to nap. | B．To explain a common phenomenon. |
| C．To introduce a famous scientist. | D．To suggest everyone should nap. |
【推荐3】How to boost your immune system
On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms.
Now, researchers are exploring several factors, hoping to help you strengthen your immune system.
Like any fighting force, the immune system army marches on its stomach.
Modern medicine has come to appreciate the closely linked relationship of mind and body. A wide variety of sicknesses, including stomach upset, and even heart disease, are linked to the effects of emotional stress.
Regular exercise is one of the pillars of healthy living.
| A．Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle. |
| B．But sometimes it fails: A virus then invades and makes you sick. |
| C．Healthy immune system warriors need good, regular nourishment. |
| D．Scientists are actively studying the relationship between stress and immune function. |
| E．That doesn’t mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system shouldn’t be studied. |
| F．It lowers blood pressure, helps control body weight, and protects against a variety of diseases. |
| G．Despite the difficulties in measuring the relationship of vitamins to immunity, scientists are making progress. |
