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She pointed out that it is important to have a healthy (balance) diet since teenagers are still growing and their bodies need a lot of nutrition to function well. If they do not take in enough food, they may feel weak and get ill easily. She (add), "What's more, they should keep regular hours and get plenty of exercise to stay (energy) and fit. We strongly encourage all teenagers to follow these lifestyle tips, because living well is the safest and most effective way to get into shape."

Another tip is (remind) yourself that you are unique. Keep mind that your family and friends love you just way you are. Talk about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has (they) own talents — you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do well instead of worrying about things you cannot change.

You may often judge yourself by is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things about yourself — your (individual), your value to others and your achievements — you will soon begin to love yourself.

Each person got only a small knife at the start,2 to seek food and water, build simple shelters, and survive without any3 from the outside. The life in the mountain was really4 especially when the temperature dropped drastically in mid-November. Some people5 wild berries and drank river water to keep going, while others made every effort to keep the fire burning.

A participant named Daoyou won people's affection due to his6. He stayed in the harsh wild for 41 days, which deeply7 everyone. Another participant called "Cold Beauty" tried her best to protect the fire in the rain, but she had to leave because her health check didn't8. These stories touched people's soft spot because the participants had real-life9 like paying back debts from failed business or getting money for their poverty-stricken families.

Although the original rule said only 10 people could make it to the10, the organizers changed it. All 14 remaining people entered the last round and each11 20,000 yuan as a prize. The event also brought great12 benefits. Sponsors of the event saw a significant increase in product13, and Qixing Mountain quickly14 . This challenge reveals that people admire strength and15 — qualities that shine through when facing difficulties. It's not merely a competition or a show, but a celebration of ordinary people's perseverance.

The basic idea of a habit is something we do almost unconsciously, as if you're on autopilot. An example of this would be having breakfast or saying "please" and "thank you". But if we don't have those habits, how can we create them? According to a study published by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit. However, relying only on determination may not be the answer.

Do you want to lose weight because you want to be healthier or feel more attractive? The issue is, willpower could be subject to your mood-a bad mood may mean you don't want to do something.

You should also avoid trying to change too much at once—remember that it's a case of baby steps. Giving up all your favourite foods at once will probably result in failure rather than sustainable practice. If it happens, don't worry about failing.

Finally, don't do things outside your comfort zone. If you hate mushrooms, don't persevere and try to add them to your diet just to be healthier. After all, what you enjoy might be healthy as well.

Creating new habits might not be quick, but if you follow these tips, you may be able to change something for the better or kick a bad habit.

A. Just start again!

B. Eat something you like!

C. Celebrate every small step you take.

D. Sadly, soon we often end up breaking them.

E. Good habits can be part of your daily routine.

F. Keep exploring until you find a healthy food.

G. Questioning why rather than making up your minds could be the key.

Dark chocolate's claimed benefits mainly come from flavanols (黄烷醇), which are particularly rich in cocoa. A large-scale 2015 U.S. study measured the effects of daily tablets with 500mg of cocoa flavanols (To get that amount you would need to eat between 50g — or half a bar — and 280g of dark chocolate, depending on its flavanol concentration). The result showed that flavanols made little difference to diabetes, strokes, or cancer. They did, however, lead to a 27% reduction in deaths from cardiovascular (心血管) disease.

Alas, this positive result is not proof that dark chocolate is heart-healthy. Getting those 500mg of flavanols from it means consuming lots of sugar, which is added in large amounts by manufacturers to counter the bitterness of cocoa. It also means consuming more than half (for men) or 70% (for women) of the recommended daily maximum of saturated fats, which are bad for the heart. A better option for adding cocoa flavanols to your diet may be cocoa powder. All told, though, the healthiest flavanol-boosting method is to eat more fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Two apples, a portion of nuts and a large serving of strawberries provide roughly 500mg of flavanols. If you decide to treat yourself to some chocolate every now and then, don't sweat about finding the darkest variety. Some very dark chocolates contain few flavanols, whereas some milk varieties have lots. Sadly for chocoholics, who just can't stop themselves from reaching for one more square of chocolate, the health claims for dark chocolate come from advertising tricks, not the findings of science.

Studies show that people with dyslexia have brains that are good at exploring the unknown and thinking about the bigger picture. The strengths of the dyslexic brain may have developed as humans adapted. To survive, we needed to learn skills but also be creative and find new solutions. Dr. Taylor and Dr. Vestergaard say this led to an evolutionary (进化的) trade-off. Some people became specialists in using known information, while others, like many with dyslexia, focused on discovery and invention.

"In many fields, it is understood that adaptive systems need a compromise between exploring and exploiting to survive," said Taylor. People with dyslexia are often less efficient at procedural learning. This type of learning is used for skills like reading, writing, or playing the piano. Once learned, these skills become automatic. "However, once a skill is automatic, you use the same information again and again," Taylor added. "If someone has difficulty making a skill automatic, they stay more aware of the process. The good side is that the skill can still be improved."

Dyslexia has long been viewed negatively and no present cure exists. By looking at past studies, the researchers found that the dyslexic brain is wired differently. It has more long-distance connections and fewer local connections, which helps with "big picture" thinking. Because these thinking styles evolved to work together, they are best when combined. Bringing explorative thinkers together with detail-oriented thinkers leads to more creative solutions.

In reframing dyslexia as a difference, society can benefit from more innovative solutions, said Taylor. "It's important to emphasize that people with dyslexia still face a lot of difficulties, but the difficulties exist because of the environment and an emphasis on rote learning (机械记忆式学习) and reading and writing. Instead, we could nurture ‘explorative learning' — learning through discovery, invention and creativity, which would work more to their strengths."

With no one to drive him the next day, Bill took a Uber.

Timothy Letts, 31, was driving to visit a friend when he received Bill's ride request. It was out of his way, but he accepted, thinking someone from a medical center might need help. "Bill really lit up the car with positive energy," says Letts, who shared with Sumiel that he was a proud Army veteran. Sumiel mentioned that in the past he'd enjoyed volunteering at his church and in his community. But he was doing less these days, he explained, because the dialysis treatments left him exhausted.

Then Sumiel revealed that he was searching for a kidney donor. Letts joked that he'd be a good donor candidate, given that he didn't drink or smoke. Sumiel agreed, though he didn't think much of it as they kept. Letts, however, couldn't stop thinking about it. Letts believes in helping others, so donating a kidney "was something that was always on my mind," he says. Plus, he already liked and respected Sumiel.

Bill was shocked. He was touched by Letts's offer, though he wondered if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him? And what was the likelihood they'd be a match? But a few hours later, Timothy contacted him. Soon, he began the donor screening process. Months later, tests showed they were a perfect match.

In December 2021, the transplant was successfully done. Nowadays, Bill no longer needs dialysis and lives a healthy life. Timothy has moved to Germany for work, but they still keep in touch. "Living donors are special people," Bill says gratefully.

●Apple Fitness+

The app allows you to create custom plans based on class duration, music preferences, trainers, and more. A free one-month trial is available, after which the cost is a reasonable $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. It also comes with an Apple One Premier Subscription ($37.95 per month). If you use Apple's Family Sharing, up to five family members can use the membership at no additional cost. If you purchase an Apple device, you can take advantage of Apple Fitness+ with a three-month trial.

●StretchIt

Don't let your assumptions about stretching mislead you — StretchIt includes some tough sessions that work your full body and might even leave you sweating. When you open the app each day, you know exactly what you're supposed to do. A monthly membership is pricey at $19.99; the $159.99-per-year membership is a better deal. Take advantage of the seven-day free trial and try out some free sessions before you start paying.

●Strava

Strava offers access to over 30 types of sports, making it perfect for those who love to cycle, hike, rock, run, or swim. One of its key features is that it collects and compares workout data from all users, allowing you to challenge yourself and see how you rank against others on the same stretch of road or trail. The free version offers plenty to get you started, but to unlock the full potential of Strava, you'll need to upgrade to a paid membership ($79.99 per year). A 30-day trial is also available.

Choose the app that fits your fitness goals, budget, and device-just click for more details.

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Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Quiet the Complainer

For years, Jane Booth's mother made lengthy airing of complaints. It got so bad that Jane felt it was ruining the quality of their time together, so she finally spoke up and helped her mother realize how often she complained. It turned out that Jane's intervention not only helped her mother-it also helped their relationship.

You may not be as direct as Jane was to her mother, but there are other ways to get a constant complainer to end. To be effective, it helps to correct misbeliefs about complaining in the first place. In fact, even the kindest most considerate people complain. And complaining doesn't always have a negative impact. Sometimes, complaining can change an unfavorable situation into a more desirable one. Other times, it can foster new relationships with people we don't know well.

The problems start when complaining becomes the default mode（默认模式）"When we have a need to be heard, we repeat ourselves," says Dian Killian, a life coach, "the satisfaction for frequent complainers comes from attention, so they are never satisfied with any suggestion to address the problems that they highlight resolution isn't their aim."

So, how do you quiet a constant complainer, for the sake of your health and his？

Change the subject. Some complainers will switch gears if you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them.

Summarize the complaint. If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you demonstrate that you're listening.

Challenge the person to act. When a constant complainer tells you about his latest problem, ask nicely what he's done to improve it.

Be honest. When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short-especially if it's someone who's complained to you many times before.

When someone stresses you out with lots of negativity, it's important to talk about the problem. Otherwise, if you bottle up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow annoyed or start avoiding the person.

Remember: Quieting a constant complainer can be beneficial to both of you.

In the Digital Age, we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips. However, research suggests that if we practised patience, we'd be a whole lot better off. Here are several tricks we can learn to improve patience.

. Thankfulness has a lot of benefits: Research shows it makes us happier, less stressed and even more positive.. "Showing thankfulness can develop self-control," said Ye Li, researcher at the University of California. A simple gratitude exercise can help us practise patience. We'll take it!

You should make yourself wait. Immediate gratification (满足) may seem like the most "feel good" option at the time, but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run. And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practise. Start with small tasks.. Wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake. You'll soon find that the more patience you practise, the more you start to apply it to other, more annoying situations.

It is important to accept the uncomfortable. So many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate (容忍), and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone, we get impatient about the circumstances.. You should learn to say to yourself, "This is merely uncomfortable, not intolerable." You'll then gradually become more patient.

A. You'd better find the causes.

B. They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience.

C. All this adds up to a state of relaxation.

D. Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend.

E. It can also help us practise more patience.

F. You'd better practise gratitude.

G. But we need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable to develop a little more patience.

So, who's excited for AI? I am? Maybe? AI tools are helping the speechless speak and reducing energy consumption largely. There are brilliant people who say this is kid stuff. Soon everyone will have a customized knowledge assistant. The removal of loneliness is coming. Other equally brilliant people go straight to the other direction. Their imagination covers everything from an AI-manufactured extinction-level virus to societal destruction as jobs disappear and inequality becomes permanent.

OpenAI's product launch made jaws drop. The tech is moving fast, but its impact will arrive in waves. We've already seen slight decrease in ChatGPT usage. That hardly means chatbots are doomed (注定失败的) or AI is a craze. Only that it's early. It will take time to understand how people adapt to these new tools. That time should not be wasted. The processors will keep processing — and we need to get ready. Because however far-fetched the idea of an artificial general intelligence — meaning an autonomous system that one day goes beyond human abilities — it's not impossible. We can also look out for the many ways AI tools can help us fix the hard problems humanity simply hasn't been able to solve.

That's the goal here, in this space, to examine AI in a slightly less anxiety-stricken way. The story so far has been told by geniuses with mixed motives and terrible emotional intelligence. It's really no surprise that they're also lousy storytéllers. Who starts with extinction?

Let's begin again, this time with creation. All of the software we've ever used was engineered to work backward from an outcome. Its creators wanted to help you find a webpage or play a game. Perhaps you've noticed that the major AI chatbots arrived with almost no user documentation or instructions. That's what makes this moment unique. We humans have created a tool for potentially infinite tasks. Its imperfections are ours to solve — and its powers still ours to shape.

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Amish Heartland Tours

If you would like to learn about Amish life and culture while enjoying a tour of the beauty of Amish country, Amish Heartland Tours can make it happen, offering buggy rides, custom bus tours, and special "Backroad" experiences with meals in the homes of the Amish people. You will learn about the day-to-day life of the Amish from experienced tour guides and the local people themselves.

Tours last between 1 to 3 hours depending on your choice of destination and activities.

Yoder's Amish Home

If you or your school group would like to learn more about the life of the Amish, a trip to Yoder's Amish Home might be perfect for you. With guided tours of the house, property, and so on, you'll learn about the history and lifestyle of the Amish up close.

Pet the animals in the old barn, learn a little German and meet their Amish teacher in their one-room schoolhouse, take a ride in a real Amish buggy, and enjoy a sweet treat from their bakery! Tours are led by local guides and last about 40 minutes.

Troyer's Amish Tours

Experience the Amish Country with a personalized, and custom touch. Troyer's Amish Tours offers several tours including 2 and 3-hour experiences, dinner in Amish homes, as well as special events. All of the tours are tailor-made with advance notice.

For the most memorable experience, use their online contact forms to plan your visit in advance.

Amish Heritage Tours

Amish Heritage Tours offers seasonally themed tours including many of the best things to do in Amish Country, with one to multi-day experiences including pick-up from your hotel, dinner, shopping, area theatre, and museums.

Plan your visit online in advance. Their website offers sample itineraries for each tour to make your stay rewarding and unforgettable.

Being positive shapes we see and deal with life's challenges. Small joys, such as a warm smile from others, are often ignored by those (stick) in negative thoughts. Life can be full of ups and downs, a positive attitude turns difficulties into learning experiences. So far, many people (find) this attitude makes them more hopeful and helps build closer bonds with their loved ones in daily life.

Sarek's mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice. Getting here is quite difficult, so apart the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. Then Sarek was made a national park (keep) the land in its natural state. Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park, no one else can live here, and all new development (ban) within park boundaries.

(use) a lower temperature to draw out the extract, Tu Youyou found a substance that worked. After failing more than 190 times, the team finally succeeded in 1971. Tu Youyou and her team members even (insist) on testing the medicine on themselves to make sure that it is safe. Later, the medicine was tested on malaria patients, most of recovered.

Then my girlfriend, Louisa, knocked on the door, asking whether I had checked my email. Race officials sent an email at 5 a. m. announcing The Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis and St. Paul had been2 due to record high temperatures.

While I understood why the race organizers didn't want to put runners at3, I also knew that I had trained in the baking and humid Washington D. C. all summer. If I could start earlier than planned and finish around noon, I'd miss the worst4 of the day.

I went to the starting line and saw many runners despite the cancellation. I joined a group of local runners who knew the route. While running, I was overfilled with5 to still see neighbors who gathered outside their houses6 out bottles of water as they watched runners go by. The runners and supporters made the race feel like a real marathon, during which the shared goal of reaching the finishing line and the affirmations from the crowds made me believe I could run the7 race.

The last one mile of the route was downhill. By that point in the race, my legs felt like jelly. But from the top of the hill, I could see dozens of supporters cheering runners home, which8 me to move on. When my smart watch finally ticked to "26.2" miles, I called out "I'm done" to Louisa, who had been giving a much needed9 along the way. I let out a dry sob and gave Louisa a hug. After months of training, the unexpected emotion felt like a total release.

My first marathon was canceled, but I ran 26.2 miles   10.

The familiar smell of garlic and onion filled the air as I opened my lunch bag to see what my mom had packed for me. On any other occasion, I would have been delighted to eat my mom's fried tofu: a Chinese dish that I often ate for dinner. But not today, the day a nice girl had invited me, the new girl at school, to sit with her friends during lunch.

"Emma, over here!" My new friend was waving her arms, trying to get my attention.

As I prepared to walk over to the table, memories of elementary and middle school lunchtimes came back. I remembered my embarrassment as my friends would hold their noses when I brought homemade Chinese food. I remembered how my embarrassment changed to anger when I complained about the smell to my mom.

I had argued with my mom that I wanted "normal" food for lunch. I remembered the look on my mom's face, a mix between disappointment and confusion. But I was determined and she gave in. So for the rest days of middle school, my mom packed odorless (没有气味的), non-Chinese food like ham and cheese sandwiches. However, that day, she was in a rush and packed me leftovers(剩菜) from dinner.

As soon as I got to my new lunch table, I tried to hide my lunch bag down under my seat. I sat quietly, trying not to be noticed when Katrina, a newly met girl, asked where my food was. "I'm not really hungry," I replied in an insecure voice. But Katrina had already seen me carry my lunch so she spoke out, "Then, I'll eat it!" The other girls laughed — clearly Katrina was known to be a big eater.

I didn't want to be rude to a potentially new friend so I reluctantly(不情愿地) dragged out my lunch bag. The moment I opened my lunch box, I could practically taste the garlic and onion. The girls, piqued (激起好奇心) by the smell in the air, all curiously looked at the oval-shaped lunch box. I expected an "Ew" or a "What is that?"

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I thought they would walk away or tell me to leave.

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When I arrived home, my mom asked how my day went.

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Dear Tom,

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble getting along with your new classmates.

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Best wishes,

Li Hua

Sometimes, we may want to be alone to think (quiet). But it's also important to have friends. Friends help us a lot, especially when life (become) challenging. Friendship offers many (benefit). It can make us (happy), wiser, and more satisfied with our lives. There are three main advantages of having close friends.

First, friends give us comfort. When we share our happiness with friends, it feels even better. When we share our sadness, it feels less heavy. True friends listen and respect our feelings, (make) us feel supported and understood. Second, friends provide good advice. We often find hard to see our own problems clearly. Friends can offer new perspectives and help us make better decisions. Talking to them also helps us organize our thoughts and understand our problems more deeply. Third, friends offer practical help. They might have different ideas or skills can assist us. their support, we can achieve many goals in life that might be difficult to reach alone.

Finally, remember that being with a large group is not same as having true friends. We should choose our friends carefully and work (build) strong relationships. Good friends will give us comfort, advice, and help as we journey through life.