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High Inflation In France Makes “La Baguette” Face A Massive Test Of Survival

by Makayla Larsson
written by Makayla Larsson
Baguettes are a daily delicacy on the French table. (Photo via Pixabay.com)

In French homes, eating La Baguette is a local traditional food culture. At the end of 2022, it will be listed as an intangible world cultural heritage symbolizing France by the World Heritage Committee. But now it is currently facing a double crisis of changing food culture and rising wheat and energy prices.

Taipei, Taiwan (The CTP News) – Did you know that La Baguette is already a World Cultural Heritage? When it comes to French bread, baguette comes to mind immediately. It is a must-have delicacy on the French table and is what French President Emmanuel Macron called “250 grams of magic and perfection”. In 2022, it has been listed as a member of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the World Heritage Committee, officially certified as an eternal symbol of France.

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Learn How Danes Maintain Work-Life Balance

by Charlie Flores
written by Charlie Flores
The Danes’ attitude towards work and support from the government and business make them the most motivated and happy workers. (Photo via pexels.com)

Do you enjoy your job? Denmark, one of the happiest countries in the world, works an average of 18 days a month and 34 hours a week. The Danes always maintain a work-life balance while maintaining high employee productivity. Learning their views on work may make us work happier.

Taipei, Taiwan (The CTP News) – One of the secrets to happiness is maintaining a work-life balance! Denmark, one of the happiest countries in the world, has a leisurely pace of life and is full of Nordic culture. Danes work 18 days a month and 34 hours a week, maintaining a work-life balance. In the work-life balance ranking released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), it won first place. The Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium are next, and the United States ranks 28th. With a seemingly leisurely working attitude, its one-hour work productivity is better than the USA, ranking fifth in the world. How to work happily like the Danes?

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Playing The Piano Can Help Lower Levels Of Depression And Stress

by Charlie Flores
written by Charlie Flores
Whether young or old, learning a musical instrument positively affects the brain’s processing functions. (Photo via pexels.com)

Learning music has a positive effect on your brain’s processing power! According to research, playing the piano can not only enhance the brain’s processing ability but also reduce negative emotions; the elderly learn to play the piano and even help protect the brain’s cognitive function.

London, UK (The CTP News) – Would you like to learn an instrument? Beautiful music can make people forget their troubles and regain their joyful mood! Studies now show that playing the piano does help reduce feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety. In addition, playing the piano enhances people’s visual and auditory abilities, and the benefits of playing the piano are far more than expected.

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Feeling Stressed? Bird Watching Helps Maintain Good Mood and Mental Health

by Makayla Larsson
written by Makayla Larsson
According to research, bird watching or listening to birdsong can help people maintain their mental health. (Photo via pexels.com)

Go on a nature outing! New research in the UK found that bird watching or listening to birdsong can not only help people maintain their mental health, but the effect can last up to eight hours.

London, UK (The CTP News) – People are under increasing pressure. According to the latest report from the United States, nearly 1 in 10 people in the United States had symptoms of depression in 2020. Some people rely on drugs to control their anxiety, and some use exercise to relieve stress. However, now you have a new Choice. A recent study in the UK found that bird watching or listening to birdsong can help people maintain their mental health.

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Research Shows That Regular Exercise Can Lead To More Happiness

by Makayla Larsson
written by Makayla Larsson
In addition to increasing happiness, exercise can also improve the ability to mediate emotions. (Photo via unsplash.com)

Regular exercise can bring “substantial” happiness. Scientists estimate that the happiness produced by regular exercise is equivalent to an increase in an annual salary of $25,000, which means a 40 percent salary increase.

London, UK (The CTP News) – Regular exercise is easier to stabilize your mood! The study, published in the British medical journal “The Lancet”, found that among the 1.2 million Americans surveyed, those who exercised more frequently had an average of 35 unhappy days a year, with the main causes of unhappiness being stress or depression caused by people and bad things surrounding them. People who do not exercise regularly experience depression and unhappiness 53 days a year.

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A Study Finds Gene Mutation Rate Directly Proportional To Lifespan In Mammals

by Makayla Larsson
written by Makayla Larsson
The scientists found that the total number of genetic mutations in mammals is about 3,200. (Photo via Pixabay.com)

British research found that the number of gene mutations that mammals experience in their life cycle is about 3,200 times, and the mutation rate is proportional to the lifespan of mammals.

London, UK (The CTP News) – We know that animals have a certain lifespan. For example, the lifespan of monkeys is about 20-25 years, the lifespan of dogs is about 10-15 years, and the lifespan of mice is about 2-4 years. Although differences in medical quality and environmental conditions may shorten or prolong the lifespan, the difference is not significant. Is there any rule to follow in the lifespan of mammals?

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Climate Change And Intensive Agriculture Are Destroying Insect Habitats

by Makayla Larsson
written by Makayla Larsson
The number and variety of insects worldwide are drastically decreasing. (Photo via Pixabay.com)

British research points out that insect numbers and species have decreased in some areas with severe climate warming and intensive agriculture, with major ecological and human impacts.

London, UK (The CTP News) – With the continuous progress of the food processing industry, human beings also waste more food and destroy more ecology. Humans waste more than $1 trillion worth of food each year, and our forests are shrinking in order to produce meat and the agricultural economy. Insect habitats have also been destroyed as land is repurposed to feed animals and grow soybeans.

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Data Shows People Experience Depression For The First Time At The Median Age Of 26

by Gray Stewart
written by Gray Stewart
The number of people suffering from depression is increasing globally. (Photo via pexels.com)

People first experienced depression at a median age of 26 and 31, respectively, according to different measures of symptoms and diagnosis, but many were asymptomatic and therefore undiagnosed.

London, UK (The CTP News) – At what age do people first suffer from depression? Professional data from Our World in Data shows the median age of onset when measured by symptoms is 26. When measured by diagnosis is 31 years. The data also showed that a quarter of the patients were asymptomatic before 34. A quarter of patients were undiagnosed before 46.

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Research Shows That Weighted Blankets Can Help People Get Better Sleep

by Mark Jackson
written by Mark Jackson
A study from Sweden showed that weighted blankets helped reduce the severity of insomnia. (Photo via pexels.com)

Most people have experienced insomnia. According to the researchers, weighted blankets can help reduce the severity of insomnia and help increase activity levels during the day.

London, UK (The CTP News) – Sleep quality is very important! According to the World Sleep Society, sleep problems affect the health and quality of life of nearly half of the world’s population. Many insomniacs require medication to fall asleep. However, scientists have found that sleeping under a weighted blanket can also be a way to aid sleep.

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People With Repetitive Negative Thoughts Are More Likely To Develop Alzheimer’s Disease

by Gray Stewart
written by Gray Stewart
Scientists have found that psychological factors are associated with dementia risk. (Photo via pexels.com)

According to a study by University College London (UCL), repeated negative thinking can make people’s cognitive ability and memory decline more obviously, which is one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

London, UK (The CTP News) – Optimistic elders are healthier, and their cognitive ability & memory are better? A study from the UK confirms that optimistic or negative thinking can really affect the brain! Scientists say repetitive negative thinking can damage the brain, which boosts Alzheimer’s markers and may lead to an increased risk of dementia. The research was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

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