World Earth Day Reminds Us: Invest in Our Planet and Live Green EDITORApril 24, 202301.4K views April 22 is the annual World Earth Day, which has entered its 54th year. The theme for 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet” hoping that in addition to responding to the activities on Earth Day, people around the world can also implement environmental protection actions in their lives, save energy and reduce carbon emissions, and cultivate eco-friendly consumption habits. Read more
Air Pollution May Raise the Risk of Depression in Older People EDITORApril 18, 202301.5K views Dirty air is classified as a silent public health emergency by the WHO. Air pollution affects our physical and mental health, and many research data have emerged in recent years. The latest research shows that it not only affects respiratory health but also increases the risk of depression, especially for those over 64 years old. Read more
The World Economy Faces a Crisis of Disintegration as The Workforce Ages EDITORApril 7, 202302K views The World Bank warned in March that the impact of an aging workforce on the global economy continues to intensify. In Japan and South Korea, due to the rapid increase in the proportion of the elderly population and the lack of a young labor force, the economic growth rate has been significantly dragged down. China, the United States, and many European countries are facing the problem of an increasing retirement population, but there is a shortage of a replaceable labor force. Read more
High Stress! Study Finds Sighing can Instantly Relieve Anxiety EDITORMarch 31, 202301.7K views Is sighing a negative emotion? According to the latest research results from the Stanford University School of Medicine, sighing has a very good stress-relieving effect, allowing you to generate positive thinking, restart your body and mind, and improve your concentration. The research has been published in “Cell Reports Medicine”. Read more
International Day of Forests! Caring for Forests can Bring Sustainable Earth EDITORMarch 21, 202301.6K views International Day of Forest was officially announced by the United Nations on March 21, 2012. The purpose is to encourage different countries and regions to hold forest protection activities, advocate the importance of forests, and raise public awareness of forest issues. The theme of 2023 is “Forests and Health”. Read more
4 Day Week Study Finds Fewer Work Hours but Earns More Profits EDITORMarch 17, 202301.6K views The results of the world’s largest 4 Day Week experiment show that the average annual revenue of enterprises increased by 35% and the employee turnover rate dropped by 57%. Therefore, more than 90% of enterprises are willing to allow employees to continue to work 4 days a week. Employees enjoy the balance between work and life, which improves overall work performance and efficiency. Read more
Whether You Love Coriander Or Not May Determine By Your Genes EDITORMarch 3, 202302K views Coriander is native to the Mediterranean and is known as fragrant greens in Chinese because of its unique aroma. After being introduced to Asia, it is often added to dishes or used as the last flavor of dishes. It’s just that the special smell makes some people unacceptable, so the annual “International I Hate Coriander Day” event was launched. Read more
Deadly Cold Snaps could Become the Norm as Global Warming Impacts Intensify EDITORMarch 1, 202301.8K views Have you felt the power of the cold snap this winter? According to a “CNN” report, climate anomalies have become more severe since last year. In addition to the disasters caused by the extremely high temperature in summer, deadly cold snaps will also become the norm, and the severe cold weather will continue to intensify. Read more
Welcome to Taipei, the Safest Tourist City in the World EDITORFebruary 7, 202303.2K views The results of the 2022 “safest city” survey for global travelers have been released. Taipei City won first place, followed by Tokyo, Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Singapore, located in Southeast Asia, ranked fifth. Read more