Diabetes 遠離糖尿病

 

 

Summary

This 6 Minute English programme discusses the global rise of diabetes, a condition where the body cannot control blood sugar (glucose). Type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide, mainly due to obesity, unhealthy diets, and lack of physical activity. Modern lifestyles and urbanisation mean that both adults and children are less active, often spending more time sitting indoors and eating processed food.

Obesity 兒童肥胖問題

Summary

A major study published reveals that childhood and teenage obesity has increased ten-fold worldwide in the past 40 years, with 124 million young people now classified as obese. While obesity rates are stabilizing in some high-income countries like the UK, they are rising sharply in East Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands, where nearly half of young people are overweight.

That's on you 都是你的錯?

都是你的錯，要怪就怪你自己，算我頭上，英文怎麼說?

The phrase “that’s on you” means “it’s your fault” or “you’re responsible for it.” We often use this phrase to remind people of their responsibility.

It’s often used when someone doesn’t want to admit responsibility but clearly should. For example, being late, failing an exam because of poor preparation, or forgetting to read a schedule.

What are the benefits of going back to university? 學歷有用嗎?

🍒Summary

The article discusses the advantages and challenges of pursuing further education while working full-time.

你敢挑戰幾個極限運動? extreme sports

 

🍓Summary
The article explores why some people are drawn to extreme sports like base jumping and free solo climbing while others avoid them. Traditionally, many assumed extreme athletes were reckless thrill-seekers, but research and experts like Eric Brymer suggest otherwise.

Climate change 全球暖化

This article discusses the link between overpopulation and climate change. While many assume that a larger population automatically causes more carbon emissions, scientists argue the issue is more complex.

How culture affects sadness 你是F人或T人

🐱Summary

This article explores how culture influences the way people feel and express sadness. The story begins with Helen, an Englishwoman whose baby sister died when she was three. Despite moving to Denmark, one of the happiest places in the world, her sadness remained. This made her reflect on how British culture discourages emotional expression, especially sadness.

Are you unhappy at work? 如何擺脫社畜

We spend so much of our day working. How can we ensure our job doesn't make us miserable? It takes more than just money and conditions. While pay and conditions matter, we should be concerned about issues like burnout, strict deadlines, and unhealthy working culture, especially in the UK.

Social media and teenage health 活網仔

This article explores the risks of social media to teenage health, focusing on how platforms like Snapchat and TikTok may negatively affect adolescents' mental wellbeing. Research has shown that adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media have double the risk of depression and anxiety.

Marriage Story 婚姻故事

🍟Plot

Charlie, a successful New York theater director who runs his own company, often casts his wife of ten years, Nicole, a former teen film actress, in leading roles. Their marriage, however, begins to fracture. They see a mediator who asks them to write down what they love about each other, but Nicole feels too embarrassed to share hers aloud, and they abandon the sessions.