The story : Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type … [Read more...]
Social media and teenage health ⏲️ 6 Minute English
What are the risks of social media to teenage health and what can be done about them? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful English vocabulary. 👇👇👇 ❓❓❓ This week's question: What percentage of 13 to 24-year-olds use Snapchat? a) 70% b) 80% c) 90% [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and a free programme transcript here 👉 … [Read more...]
Britain must diet, say top health officials: BBC News Review
Health officials have called on the food industry to cut the calorie content of their products to help combat obesity. Public Health England has set the target of a 20% reduction by 2024 for restaurant, retailers and manufacturers. If it isn’t achieved, the government has said legislation is an option. [Cover image: GETTY IMAGES] Vocabulary: drive organised attempt to achieve … [Read more...]
U.S. actress and model Raquel Welch dies aged 82
1960년대 핀업 걸로 유명했던 라퀠 웰치 83세에 별세 And finally U.S. actress and model Raquel Welch, has died at the age of 82. According to her manager she died peacefully on Wednesday morning local time after a brief illness. Credited with paving the way for action heroines Welch shot to stardom after appearing in the 1966 sci-fi film "Fantastic Voyage". She also became a sex icon after her … [Read more...]
Will Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan? Experts analyse growing tensions between U.S., China
펠로시 동아시아 순방, 대만 들를까... 미중 '일촉즉발' It's time for Global Insight where we speak to experts around the world on issues making headlines. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi set off Sunday for her first Asia trip with stopovers in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan. The details of her trip have not been released,... along with whether or not she will visit Taiwan during her … [Read more...]