1 . Art is a way of using the human imagination to show expressive ideas or feelings. Now meet four types of the art to know it better.

A colorful expression from brushes

Artists use brushes and paints to create drawings on a big surface. And they can tell stories and make people feel different emotions. It is easy to find some well-known paintings in museums.     1    .

An important moment frozen in time

This is the art of taking photos or filming something with a camera. Photographers will capture (捕获) moments and create wonderful photos. And the photos are about some key moments to help people see the world from different views.    2    .

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Performance art is a special art form.     4    . It can challenge the audiences’ ideas about what art is, make them think about the important things in life, and create a sense of community for them. The theaters are usually a good place to enjoy a great show.

A click of a mouse showing a world of beauty

Digital art is like painting and drawing, but using a computer or a software instead of a canvas or a paper.     5    . It’s a new and creative way that allows artists to explore new possibilities.

2 . “Medicine and technology may fail us at times, but human connection grounded in love and compassion always heals（治愈）.” Those words from Dr. Vivek Murthy are relatable to many of us in the medical community who increasingly encounter individuals suffering from loneliness. There are many complex factors driving loneliness, but it is clear that positive social connections do in fact “heal”.     1     They may even prolong our life span. Here are several actions you can take to improve your social connections and support your health.

    2     For instance, a simple smile to a stranger, a friendly exchange with a store clerk, or a curious question about a pin or piece of jewelry on a colleague can enrich your daily life.

For more substantial connections, explore activities. with shared interests. Community centers, libraries and online groups are great resources. Community centers organize a wide range of activities for social connections.     3     Joining a walking group, volunteering at a food bank, or simply calling a long-lost friend can provide a sense of community and purpose.

Our deepest social connections are provided by those closest to us.     4     By engaging in open-ended conversations, we can build even more profound and supportive bonds. Such relationships are not only about the easy times; they also involve navigating challenging discussions, which should be approached as chances to learn and grow together.

    5     But by taking steps now to start to build a foundation for strong positive social connections in our future, we can make ourselves and our country as a whole healthier.

3 . Is It OK to Be Unhappy?

Many people might say that you should always be happy, but is it okay to allow yourself time when sadness may prevail over happiness? We’ll explore how sadness offers people opportunities for self-reflection and why people should appreciate their sorrow.

What is unhappiness?

Many words are used to express sadness: suffering, misery, sorrow, pain, and more. It often results from other feelings like guilt, grief, anxiety, hopelessness, or anger.     1    It may differ from a person to another but it could change how you physically feel—a stomachache, headache, or difficulty sleep disorders.

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Lots of people are growing unhappy due to mental health issues. Here are lists of situations: having problems with relationships, having trouble at home(eg. violence or financial issues), having trouble at school or work, comparing self to others, losing a loved one and being self-critical.

Is it OK for a person to be unhappy?

Everyone has different emotions: some are good while others can be negative. In other words, all people have feelings that are always changing in some way—and they happen for a reason! So is it OK to feel sadness?     3    

Sadness is a natural part of life.

It is okay to be unhappy. Being sad doesn’t mean you are not coping with the situation.     4    Learning to recognize sad emotions can make you adapt better, accept more easily, and persevere when things may be too hard at times.

Things will eventually get better.

Keep in mind your problems will not last forever and will eventually pass too! There is no right way to let go of sadness but what is not a secret is that the first step is the acknowledgment and acceptance of the pain you are feeling. It could be a lot but talking to someone you trust can be helpful.     5    Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.

4 . When your child plays youth sports, we know you want to be the best parent you can be and make sure they're set up for success! It's easy to get caught up in the game just like the players and coaches do.     1     Check out these tips for parents with kids who compete in youth sports.

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Don't force children to play basketball just because you were a child basketball player, or because you missed an opportunity of a basketball career. Some parents may find themselves caring more about how well the child plays than they do. It may be a sign to take a step back. Let your young athlete create their own path.

·Let the coach do the coaching.

    3     While you may want to step in and give out pointers to your child, always let the coach do the coaching. The biggest problem with parents coaching is you might be telling them one thing while the coach is telling them another. It's essential to keep the roles of parents and instructors separate.

·Encourage positive life lessons.

You should leave the coaching to the coach, but what you can do is encourage core positive values. Talk to them about the importance of commitment.     4     Don't let them get discouraged if they're playing badly. Explain to them that it takes hard work and dedication to be good at something.

·Be a positive role model.

Make sure that you're being a positive example on the field for your child. Treat the other players and the coach with respect, and your child will follow. It's also important to set a good example of being active. Get outside and play with each other.     5    

5 . Self-care has become something of a buzzword that is used a lot. However, self-care as a daily practice goes beyond spa days and yoga classes.     1    

Regular exercise

Yes, it’s important to listen to your body and take rest days. However, don’t let every day become a rest day! It’s important to push yourself to exercise on a regular basis, as this brings with it both physical and mental benefits. If you’re feeling too tired and just don’t want to do it, remember that doing exercise can give you an energy boost.     2    

Financial planning

Money matters can be a significant source of stress and anxiety, but practising financial self-care through planning can help to remove this burden. Creating a budget and sticking to it can empower you to take control of your financial wellbeing.     3     It provides stability and reducing stress in the long run.

Routine maintenance

From doing the dishes to tackling laundry piles, routine maintenance tasks are the unsung heroes of self-care. While these chores may seem ordinary, completing them can have a profound impact on our mental and emotional state. Engaging in routine maintenance tasks is a form of self-respect.     4     Embracing these tasks as acts of self-care transforms them from burden so me chores into opportunities for nurturing our wellbeing.

Establishing a sleeping routine

    5     However, adequate sleep is non-negotiable when it comes to self-care. Quality sleep boosts cognitive function, regulates mood, and strengthens the immune system. Prioritizing sleep is an act of self-respect that pays dividends (红利) in every aspect of our lives, from productivity to emotional resilience(恢复).

6 . My mom is one of the least wasteful people I know. She always brings her own metal containers to buy basic foods like rice and flour.     1     The key is to be creative about reducing plastic and other waste — just like my mom does at home.

One effective way is to conduct a review of household rubbish. List the rubbish by room or by activity.     2     This examination will help you assess your waste output and identify the ways to reduce it. For example, use reusable bags if you find a lot of plastic bags piling up under your sink.

    3     A lot of low-waste solutions might seem like they require buying special containers like silicone (硅胶) replacements for your Ziplock (带封口的) bags. But you don’t need to spend money on those items. Instead, figure out a way to repurpose the waste. Use empty cans, boxes and other food containers to store leftovers.

Reyond repurposing food containers, explore ways to save household items before throwing them away. Maybe you can mend an old pair of jeans instead of buying a new pair. Or maybe you can cut up old T-shirts into rags, which is what my mom used to do with my dad’s old T-shirts.     4     I don’t feel bad about getting grease (油脂) on them.

Remember: Lowering the amount of waste you create doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing pursuit.     5    

7 . Humans are driving climate change. That means we can change our path.     1    , individual actions matter, too. Here are some individual actions that can make a positive impact.

    2    . First, be mindful of your meat. Cows create a lot of methane (甲烷), a significant driver of global climate change. One study found replacing beef with almost anything else for one meal a day can cut a person’s dietary carbon footprint by 48%. Then, address your food waste. Cut down on what you throw away and watch out for single-use items like coffee beans whose production produces greenhouse gases.

Extend product lifespan (寿命).     3    . Shoes, clothes, furniture and even some electronics can be repaired to extend their life and keep waste out of landfills.

Switch to electric cooking. Not only is gas-powered cooking releasing harmful chemicals into the environment, but it could be contributing to health problems for you if you’re cooking indoors.     4    .

Plant trees where you can. Trees can help control temperatures and improve air quality.     5    . Local wildlife organizations often have lists of plants with neutral (中性的) or positive impacts on local flora and fauna (动植物群).

8 . China’s growing excellence in scientific and medical research is playing a major role in the global war on pathogens (病原体) and infectious diseases, according to Alain Merieux, chairman and CEO of French Conglomerate Institute Merieux.     1     Merieux has made a massive contribution to improving China’s public health over the past 40 years, initially by providing vaccines, and then through medical diagnostics and immunotherapy.

He first visited the country in April 1978, several months before the central government launched its transformative reform and opening-up policy. Since then, he has spent decades dedicated to cooperation in the health sector, eventually leading to the opening of China’s first P4—photolithographic pattern plated probe—laboratory in 2015. The lab, which is based in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has the highest biosafety standards in the world, allowing researchers to study the most dangerous viruses, including Ebola.     2    

“In the health field, which is the one I know best, China has been able to address major issues over the past 40 years,” Merieux said, “providing access to healthcare for everyone in an enormous country; fighting against the major threats represented by pathogens, respiratory diseases and cancer; and preventing food-borne health risks.”

    3     “China has made exceptional progress that commands respect,” he said. “The country has accomplished in 40 years what other countries took a century to do, and has been able to assert (评估) itself as a leading global power.” In four decades, “China has rediscovered its pride and strength,” Merieux added.

“The country has particularly excelled in terms of infrastructure (基础设施), as the creation of highways, airports and high-speed trains has completely changed the country,” he said.     4     Merieux called for greater international cooperation with China to help in the prevention and control of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis (肺结核).     5    

9 . Sleep is essential for our physical and mental health, but many people may experience sleep disturbances. Lying awake for hours before falling asleep is a common problem. Despite getting enough sleep, they may still feel worn out.     1    

    2     For example, Margaret Thatcher claimed that she only slept five hours a night, which experts believe could have negative effects on health. Additionally, watching TV before bed can disrupt our sleep patterns due to the bright light emission.

Although counting sheep is a common technique to aid sleep, some experts suggest engaging in mindless activities like folding laundry instead.     3     A study published in Sleep Health showed that individuals who walked more experienced better sleep.Listening to music likely improves sleep for more than one reason. Music can promote sleep directly by affecting your physiology (生理机能).     4     Besides, it can also promote sleep by becoming a healthy bedtime habit.Many people can’t fall asleep quickly because stressful and worrying thoughts keep them awake at night.   

Eating habits can also affect sleep. Consuming certain foods and drinks before bedtime can improve the amount of REM sleep, which helps with memory consolidation and learning.

Snoring, while generally harmless, can be a sign of sleep apnoea, which can lead to serious health conditions such as strokes, irregular heartbeats, and high blood pressure.       5    

Naps or power naps taken during the day can help us be more alert and focused. So, taking small breaks during the day to rest and recharge can boost productivity and energy levels.

In conclusion, improving sleep quality requires adopting healthy habits and dispelling harmful sleep-related myths and so on.Only by doing so can we prioritize our sleep and enhance our overall wellbeing.

10 . Why is a compliment so impactful? One of the most important things to humans is to feel valued and respected by others, says Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist, who has researched compliments. According to her research, people feel “significantly better” after both giving and receiving a compliment.     1    

“You handled that situation so well.”

Bohns recently used her favorite compliment when she saw a server address a difficult situation with a customer at the bar. “I like it so much because you use it in anxious moments where the other person is often unsure of whether they handled a situation OK,” she says. In situations that call for a compliment, don’t second-guess yourself. Give your compliments generously.     2     That concern is unfounded.

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This compliment — one of Bohns’ favorites — works well among romantic partners and close family members. “It’s a beautiful way to highlight how their presence turns life into something meaningful, despite boring routines of our everyday lives,” she says. If you’re afraid that giving a compliment like this will feel strange, you’re not alone.     4     If it makes you personally feel like the bar is lowered for you to give a compliment if you write it down, or if you practice saying it out loud or giving your pet cat the compliment first, do that.

“Hey, great dress!”

Feel free to compliment strangers. In Bohns’ research, students on a college campus were told to approach a stranger of the same gender and compliment them-about, for example, their nice shirt. Before heading out, the study participants tended to underestimate their positive effect while overestimating how annoying it would be. Across all contexts, strangers are more likely to be pleased than confused. Plus, who knows?     5