A. avoided B. processed C. suited D. equal E. steer F. interfere G. understandably H. concentration I. thirst J. cabin K. unsettle |
Eating on a plane used to be common practice. But in the age of COVID-19, many passengers are
As a result, it’s more common to eat at home before embarking on a flight. Those with longer travel journeys may even eat a large meal to carry them through the day. Still, not all preflight eats are created
Tracy Lockwood Beckerman, a registered dietitian based in New York City, said it’s worth considering your overall health as you prep for travel, including what you eat and drink. “It’s important to eat foods that will keep your immune system strong, keep you hydrated and are easily digested before flying,” Beckerman said.
So, which foods are best
“It’s super common for dehydration to set in when flying, thanks to the lack of humidity and dry air in the
Alcohol consumption tends to cause dehydration and has a different effect on the body than if you were to have a drink at ground level due to the low pressure in the cabin and the low oxygen
A cup of coffee can leave you dehydrated in an already dry environment and coffee also has a mild diuretic effect, which can lead to more frequent trips to the bathroom.
Beyond the dehydrating effects, caffeine can also keep you awake during a flight, which is often an opportunity to catch up on sleep. The need for more frequent bathroom visits can also
If you have a sensitive stomach, you might want to
A balanced meal that satisfies your
A. evidenced B. outlined C. span D. confirmed E. generalizable F. walking G. charges H. clearly I. well-protected J. originally K. caution |
A man deliberately got 217 Covid shots. Here’s what happened
One German man has redefined “man on a mission.” A 62-year-old from Magdeburg deliberately got 217 Covid-19 vaccine shots in the
The man, who is not named in the correspondence in compliance with German privacy rules, reported receiving 217 Covid shots between June 2021 and November 2023. Of those, 134 were
“This is a really unusual case of someone receiving that many Covid vaccines,
The man did not report any vaccine-related side effects and has not had a Covid infection to date, as
“Perhaps he didn’t get Covid because he was
The researchers also say they do not endorse hypervaccination as a strategy to enhance immunity. “The benefit is not much bigger if you get vaccinated three times or 200 times,” Schober said.
The public prosecutor in Magdeburg opened an investigation into the man for the unauthorized issuing of vaccination cards and forgery of documents but did not end up filing criminal
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AE.ingredients | BC.managed | BD.object |
Stressed out? Get chewing: can a wellness rebrand make Americans buy gum again?
When was the last time you saw someone chewing gum? 1998, maybe? 2007? Chances are, it probably wasn’t recently. Like high heels and affordable housing, chewing gum appears to be going
Gum’s popularity has been fading globally thanks to increased competition from products like breath mints and mobile phones distracting us from impulse purchases while shopping. The pandemic, moreover,
Even after people
However, chewing gum, in various forms, is one of the oldest habits there is. Stone age teenagers were chewing birch bar k tar possibly for pleasure, medicinal purposes, or to use it as a glue. Gum has also been loaded with cultural meaning and the subject of various
Despite a certain amount of social stigma(污名) attached to gum, it has - until relatively recently -been a wildly successful product. That’s thanks to William Wrigley Jr, who was a marketing and advertising genius. Wrigley always
This year the Wrigley brand’s owner —Mars— came out with an ad campaign it hopes will revive gum’s
A. increase B. comparing C. outdoor D. nature E. chances F. health G. environments H. gentle I. interaction J. promoting K. creative |
It’s widely accepted that exposure to a little dirt can be beneficial for health. This idea is supported by many studies suggesting that those who grow up in
In the 1970s, researchers discovered a soil bacterium with features that potentially reduces stress and boosts immune (免疫) response. This finding has contributed to the
Christopher A. Lowry, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, suggests the major microbial diversity we encounter is simply through experiencing
Researchers conclude that participating in
Moreover, creating habitats that attract wildlife or participating in community agriculture can also motivate one’s exposure to beneficial soil microbes. Websites like U-Pick Farm Locator and PickYourOwn.org offer
Getting invovled with soil and nature in
A.function B.total C.worthwhile D.distinguishing E.achievements F.flowing G.acknowledge H.promising I.treatment J.prescribed K.suffered |
Over the last 150 years, the field of medicine has accomplished many astonishing things. Some of these medical
On July 2, 2008, D’Zhana Simmons from South Carolina was given a heart transplant. She
In1999, a patient in a persistent vegetative state(植物人状态) due to a motor accident was seen to be twitching(抽动) by one of his nurses. His doctor
Blindness is not a single, uniform condition; it can be variously caused by problems in the eyes, the nerves and the brain. Thanks to machine implants, people who were completely blind sometimes become capable of
The device works like a digital camera, creating an image and then sending signals through nerve cells to the brain. Doctors were also able to restore sight to a man who had been blind for forty-three years; they did this with the help of stem cells, one of the most
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Nowadays, there is widespread
Every small change in learning strategy has a(n)
A. live up to B. make an impact on C. break down D. pull one’s strength E. get across F. in fear |
Last year, there was a shy girl in my class named Lily. I found my teaching on the maths problems didn’t
A. wonder B. regular C. doubt D. physically E. breathing F. wealth G. functioning H. flexibility I. flow J. generally K. mood |
Sometimes it’s the simplest daily practice that can have the biggest impact on your health, and yoga is proof of that. Although most forms of yoga aren’t considered to be as intense as other workout regimens, practising yoga on a daily basis has been scientifically demonstrated to help you mentally and
Yoga teacher, Jenni Tarmar, shares, “we have a
After evaluating yoga history and research, one 2014 review published in Frontiers in Human Neouroscience concluded that
According to associate professor of psychiatry, Dr Gail Saltz, “practising yoga improves overall blood
One 2019 review published in Brain Plasticity concluded that behavioural interventions like yoga can help “mitigate age-related and neurodegenerative decline” due to the positive effects a daily practice has on different parts of the
A. mix B. specialty C. extraordinary D. distinguish E. private F. contribute G. expose H. shifted I. challenges J. respective K. favored |
Many of us grow up dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Ever wonder what it takes to be one?
Take NASA for example.
In order to catch NASA's eye, would-be astronauts must not only stand out in required skills and pass physical and psychological exams, but also find unique ways to
NASA's requirements for becoming an astronaut have changed over the years. Originally, it
During the years of shuttle missions, everyone had a
After ensuring that candidates are U. S. citizens and that they satisfy basic education and experience requirements, the selection committee enters a gray area.“We’re not really looking for one thing, just a good
To the committee, candidates who take on
A. by accident B. establish C. destination D. have an open mind E. significantly F. are fond of G. chief H. interpersonal connections I. be sure to J. with it in mind K. transforms |
When planning your next travel adventure, make sure to do thorough research on the origin and cultural heritage of your chosen
In many cases, travelers will find out unique experiences
Moreover, if you
By engaging deeply with your destination and its people, you’re not just a visitor but an active participant in their story. So, always