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Researchers from the UK looked at data from an online survey of more than 1,000 people over the age of 40 who had been asked to talk about their musical experiences and exposure (暴露) to music during their lives. They were also given tasks that tested their memory and skills in things like planning and focusing.

The study found that playing a musical instrument, especially the piano, was connected with better memory and thinking skills. And continuing to play an instrument into later life was found to have an even more salutary effect. Singing was related to better brain health in older age too. The research team suggested that the social factors that came with singing in a singing group may also have had an effect.

One of the researchers, Anne Corbett, who is a professor of dementia (痴呆) research at the University of Exeter, said that encouraging older adults to return to music later in life could be a useful public health strategy. She said, "There is much evidence for the benefit of music group activities for individuals with dementia." And she suggested that such activities could be used to reduce the risk of developing dementia.

Of those who took part in the survey, 89% said they had played a musical instrument at some time in their lives, and about half still played one. Around seven out of ten said they had taken part in group singing.

It wasn't just any bird, but a 10-foot-long costume of the Eurasian curlew (白腰杓鹬), a large wading bird in Europe known for its long, thin beak and decreasing population. Over the weekend, Matt walked 53 miles (about 85 kilometers) along the Nidderdale Way to raise awareness about the curlew's decline.

Matt affectionately called the costume "Cathy the Curlew". It was made out of polystyrene (聚苯乙烯) and bamboo. This unique challenge began on April 19, which is before World Curlew Day on April 21, which was created in 2017 to inform people about habitat loss, land-use changes, and climate change affecting the curlew.

For Matt, this was as much an art project as it was a conservation effort. The journey took about two days. He started at Pateley Bridge on Saturday and finished at Brimham Rocks on Sunday. Along the way, news coverage and Matt's talks with people he met helped spread the message to protect the curlew.

The area where Matt hiked was once a main habitat for the curlews, but their population has significantly declined over the years. In 2015, the bird was added to the UK Red List for birds, indicating the highest conservation concern.

"I'm really worried about the curlew," Matt said. "Every nest, chick, and egg matters. We need around 10,000 more curlews each year to reach a sustainable (可持续的) population," he added. "Curlews need to successfully raise one chick (雏鸟) every two years, but they usually don't manage that from the four eggs they lay each year. One chick every two years is what we need to have a sustainable population, but we are far from that goal."

Fête de la Musique, France

Every June 21, France celebrates Fete de la Musique, a nationwide music festival. This event began in 1982 and turns cities and towns into open-air concert spaces. Musicians of all kinds perform freely in the streets, parks, and squares, creating an exciting atmosphere with various sounds. It's a day when music brings communities together, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the music in the air.

Wianki Festival, Poland

In June, Poland celebrates the Wianki Festival. This festival is held in Kraków. People gather by the Vistula River to make and float flower wreaths（花环）on the water. The events include live music, traditional Polish dances, and an amazing fireworks display over the river. The Wianki Festival is a time to enjoy the beauty of nature and the community spirit.

Midsommar, Sweden

Sweden's Midsommar festival happens around the summer solstice（夏至）. It centers on a midsummer pole, a decorated wooden pole around which traditional dances are performed. Families and communities get together to enjoy traditional dishes like pickled（腌渍的）herring and new potatoes. The festival celebrates the longest day of the year, filled with music, dance, and community happiness.

Busójárás, Hungary

The Busójárás festival takes place in late February or early March. People wear detailed wooden masks and fur clothing to represent old rituals meant to scare away evil spirits. The festival includes parades, traditional dances, and loud noises made with sticks and bells. It's a lively community event with traditional Hungarian food, music, and crafts, celebrating the end of winter.

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After (enjoy) a museum or an art gallery, people usually visit the souvenir shop to buy a gift to remember the visit. The souvenirs have history, significance and culture in them.

The latest digital technology is helping museums to be more creative. In October 2021, the Hubei Provincial Museum (issue) 10, 000 digital copies of the sword of Gou Jian, famous cultural relic on display at the museum.

Its popularity can be seen by quickly it sold out. Wang Xianfu, head of the museum said all the copies were sold in just three seconds. Digital collections go beyond the restrictions of time and space, making museums more open, (interest) and modern. It's a new experience, a (combine) of civilization and modern high-tech.

The popularity of digital cultural relics with the public has resulted more museums exploring the concept. A bird-shaped wine container from the Shang Dynasty, one of the most famous treasures (exhibit) in the Henan Provincial Museum, was digitized and sold online in December.

Digitized cultural relics are a new form of cultural creative products. It uses block chain technology (generate) a unique certificate through which the product can be sold, collected and used. Together with Alipay, the museum launched the app "Let's do archaeology together", which attracted more than 30 million (visit) during the seven-day National Day holiday in 2021.

Marshall Helm had been1 his granddaughter to the bus stop early in the morning when the smoke and2 arising from the house next door3 his attention. Helm4 to the endangered home and threw open the garage door only to find flames climbing up one of the building walls.5, at that very moment he did not6 to charge past the flames and into the house so he could make sure his neighbors were7.

Gary and Kathy Benjamin had been8 upstairs when they awoke to hear Helm shouting about the fire. Although they were confused by the9 and had no time to figure out what had happened, they10 to run into the hallway and escape with Helm through the back door just as the flames were swallowing the11 through which he had come in only a minute before. Thanks to Helm's quick12, the Benjamins suffered only13 smoke intake — and even though they lost their home in the fire, they are simply14 to Helm for saving their lives.

"Lifesaver — lifesaver is all I can say," Mr. Benjamin said. His wife added, "Hero, he's our15."

Step away from your screens. After a long stressful day, I'm often tempted to unwind with some TV time. But now I try taking some time away from my screens first. It can improve your sleep and boost your mood. Instead, you can read or have a short walk or take part in other activities.

Spending time with your pets can be a great way to slow down and put your mind at ease. It can decrease your blood pressure and help you manage anxiety or depression. When I'm feeling stressed. I'll watch the squirrels in my backyard.

Tend to your plants. One day my friend left a spider plant sprout on my front stoop and I decided to try my hand at being a plant parent once again. I was surprised by the effect it had on me. It gave me a chance to step away from my desk and move around. And there were even more benefits I didn't take into account!

A. Spend time with animals.

B. You'll find it interesting to walk outside.

C. I looked forward to caring for my plant every day.

D. But taking time off to relax and do nothing didn't help.

E. Reducing your screen time can be beneficial to your health.

F. Look after your health carefully if you want to live peacefully.

G. Or I'll go to my local park and watch the dogs playing together.

In a 1992 University of Pittsburgh study, researchers had four women attend a number of different classes. Their attendance varied: one woman might attend every class; a different woman might attend only a few. What didn't vary was their behavior. None of the women spoke in class or spoke to other students.

At the end of the term, students were asked which woman they liked best. Who "won"? Women who attended the highest number of classes. According to the researchers, "Mere exposure had weak effects on familiarity, but strong effects on attraction and similarity." Or in non-researcher-speak: If I see you frequently, I naturally like you more. That's the power of showing up.

Knowing someone will show up in the future also matters. In a 1967 University of Minnesota study, researchers gave study participants profiles of two people and told them that one would be a partner in future discussion groups. When asked, the participants said they liked their future partner more. Even though the profiles were almost identical.

Want your team or your customers to like you more? Show up. Drop in. Drop by. Send a brief note. Make a quick phone call. You don't have to say or do much. Then, be consistent in your behavior. In time, people will expect you to drop in or drop by, whether in person or virtually. Anticipating future contact will make them like you more.

"Sleep problems in children are routinely linked with lower social competence and more problems in peer (同龄) relationships, but we really don't understand what drives these associations," reports Alfano, assuming that the answers might partly lie in the ways children's faces express emotions when tired.

To test this theory, Alfano and colleagues examined 37 children between the ages of 7 and 11 during two in-lab emotional assessments: one when children were well-rested and the other after two nights of partial sleep restriction. During these assessments, children viewed positive(think kittens and ice cream) and negative (think getting a shot and fierce dogs) pictures on a computer screen while a camera recorded their facial expressions. Participants' parents provided reports of their child's social functioning at that time and approximately two years later.

"As we suspected, children who displayed less positive facial expressions in response to pleasant images when sleep was restricted were reported to have more social problems two years later, even when controlling for earlier social problems." said Alfano.

Although concurrent relationships between sleep-based changes in facial expressions and social problems were not found, Alfano suggests that this may be due to developmental differences in social behavior and peer relationships.

"For younger children, more clearly-shown behaviors such as sharing and taking turns may be more important for friendships than facial expressions. However, emotional expression becomes more important with age, explains Alfano.

The results indicate poor sleep quality in childhood forecasts later socio-emotional problems and also indicate the importance of studies exploring how sleep affects many aspects of children's mental health and well-being.

The Haunted Book Shop in Mobile, Alabama

Located in the charming downtown area of Mobile, Alabama, it is a heaven for writers in another way as well. It has a Writer's Room where local authors can schedule time to write in a cool environment with easy access to reference books. It hyper-categorizes its fiction so that it's easy to find exactly what you're looking for. Beyond books, a friendly cat usually greets customers at the door.

Bart's Books in Ojai, California

It occupies bookshelves which expand onto the grounds surrounding the shop. The outdoor shelves were designed to appear like Parisian booksellers along the Seine. The naturalistic setting represents the love of nature that draws many people to the Ojai Valley, and it is proud of being the world's biggest outdoor bookstore. It has a wide variety of books in its collection of over 130,000 new and used books.

Little Shop of Stories in Decatur, Georgia

It is a beloved bookstore in historic Decatur Square in Decatur, Georgia. Specializing in finding the perfect books for children, people want every young reader who walks into the shop to see themselves reflected in the books on the shelves. Kids have even more opportunities to have fun, thanks to book-themed summer camps, a summer reading program.

Page & Palette in Fairhope, Alabama

It is a striking, memorable bookshop in Fairhope, a peaceful community in Alabama. It has been an independent, family-owned bookshop for three generations and has been considered a local landmark for decades. They host events for both nationally known authors and local up-and-comers. Kids will delight in stuffed animals and toys in addition to children's books.