Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle

New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commonly /KOM-muhn-lee/ [adverb] – frequently or often; in a way that is usual or typical She commonly visits the park on weekends. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using up or ingesting something, typically referring to food or drink Excessive consumption of sugary drinks can lead to health problems. beverage /BEV-uh-rij / [noun] – a drink, especially one other than water; a liquid for drinking I enjoy a hot beverage like tea in the morning. implication /im-pli-KAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or consequence of an action or decision; a suggestion of something without stating…
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New study reveals alarming link between common artificial sweetener and higher heart attack

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know about the health effects of artificial sweeteners? Do you think artificial sweeteners are a healthier option than sugar? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 link /lingk / [noun] – a connection between two people, things, or ideas She found a link between smoking and lung cancer in her research. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to encourage people to like, buy, use, do, or support something The company hired a famous actor to promote their new product. publish /PUHB-lish / [verb] – to make information available to people,…
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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Resilience is a valuable trait that helps individuals bounce back from adversity and keep moving forward. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn / [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness The pharmacist provided detailed information about the potential side effects of the medication. prescribed /pri-SKRAHYBD/ [adjective] – decided by a doctor as treatment She bought the prescribed antibiotics to treat her skin infection. maximize /MAK-suh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make…
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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you exercise? Do you like how you feel after exercising? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 depression /dih-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future The therapist recommended a combination of therapy and medication to manage her depression effectively. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the act or process, or a manner of growing; development The city’s population growth has led to increased demands for housing, infrastructure, and services. therapy /THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc.,…
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Depressed? Experts say exercise may help

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you exercise? Why or why not? Do you think physical activity helps people stay happy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The sound of fireworks can trigger anxiety in some individuals. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – neither small nor large in size, amount, degree, or strength The organization promotes moderate exercise as a sustainable and healthy way to stay fit. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. Despite their best efforts, the outcome of the project…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

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©dementiaresearcher Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is Alzheimer’s disease? What questions do you have about Alzheimer’s disease that you’d like to learn more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed The young musician showed great potential with her natural talent and dedication to practice. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The new software underwent a trial to evaluate its performance and identify any potential issues…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

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©dementiaresearcher Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you heard of Alzheimer’s disease before? Is Alzheimer’s disease common in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 promise /PROM-is / [noun] – the idea that someone or something is likely to develop successfully and that people expect this to happen The young athlete shows great promise in her skills and has the potential to become a successful competitor. test /test/ [test] – to put something through a process in order to discover if it is safe, works correctly, etc., or if something is present in…
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New drug ‘donanemab’ slows Alzheimer’s cognitive decline

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©dementiaresearcher Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen His unwavering optimism kept him motivated and confident that things would eventually work out for the better. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something The class will commence with a brief introduction by the teacher. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor conducted a thorough examination and was able to provide an accurate diagnosis of…
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