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Health Matters

Are you a Health Nut?

What differences do you think there are (if any) between the way people care about their health now and 20 years ago?
Why is that so?
Has is had any consequences/results in people's life expectancy?
What's the worst health issue in our present time?
And what about the NHS?
Is there a way in which old practices and remedies might be better than the ones applied nowadays?
Health: Nature or Nurture?
What 5 tips would you give to anyone who wants to lead a healthy life?

Birth by Caesarean section is a ‘too sterile’ a way to begin life, says grandfather of allergy on 107th birthdayBirth by Caesarean section is a ‘too sterile’ a way to begin life, Britain’s ‘grandfather of allergy’ has warned as he celebrates his 107 birthday.

The 5 deadliest habits to avoid as you get olderA handful of activities can be truly detrimental to your health. In some cases, new studies have found a link between those habits and an early death.

VACCINATION

Anti-vaccine movies disappear from Amazon after CNN Business report Amazon has apparently started removing anti-vaccine documentaries from its Amazon Prime Video streaming service. The move came days after a CNN Business report highlighted the anti-vaccine comment available on the site.

Washington is under a state of emergency as measles cases riseAs of Monday, there are 36 confirmed cases of measles in Washington state. Gov. Jay Inslee has already declared a state of emergency.

DIET

(viewing from the beginning until 09:08)

Find on the video expressions that mean:

shorter life expectancy
it's affecting the whole world
the most critical point
to devote oneself 100%
very worried or anxious about the result of something ( finely balanced between success and failure )
to be prepared

The bad eating habits that are killing the most AmericansNew research links certain eating habits with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes

America’s Fast Food Habits – All About AmericaIt’s no secret that Americans have a taste for fast food. In fact, almost one in four Americans eats it

What does it go back to and how does he describe it?
What's the meaning of "gorge on" and "skimp on"?
Find an expression which means "be essentially a matter of"
What's the worst ingredient in the American diet?
What balance should people try to reach?
Why do so few people try to lose weight?

MediterraneanDietHandout.pdf

https://memory.ucsf.edu/sites/memory.ucsf.edu/files/MediterraneanDietHandout.pdf

School lunch

What do Spanish school lunches offer the children?
Why do children stay at school for lunch?
Is the lunch budget included in the fee? is it shared between the parents and the school, or the Town Council....?
To what extent can parents have their say in what they want their children to eat at school?
Las estrictas indicaciones de doña Letizia para modificar (por completo) el menú escolar de las Infantas (link to Spanish article)
Do you think the queen's nutrition plan for her daughters is a reasonable one?
Why isn't paella a healthy dish?

School Lunch Debate: What's At Stake?Lawmakers in the House plan to vote this week on whether to allow schools to delay implementing new nutrition standards in school lunches. Some policymakers have called the standards "over the top."

What does the meal consist of?
How is the central kitchen described?
Why are they so careful with hygene?
What do they do to make sure there are no food-related illnesses?
What is it the French hate about the American way of eating?
What's the background of the reduced-budget high-school chef?
How does he adapt himself to the budget?
Why was Vivian summoned by the Headmistress/master?
How does she feel about her child's nutrition programme?

What school lunch looks like in 19 countries around the worldStudents in England might eat vegetable chili and spongecake, while those in France are served salmon and carrots.

Should school lunches be healthier?Speak your mind about school lunch nutrition. Learn what your peers think about making school cafeteria food healthier.

Spanish woman dies after eating at Michelin-starred restaurant in ValenciaEighteen other patrons, including the victim’s husband and son, also became sick after dining at RiFF, which is now under investigation by the regional health department

Supermarket health claims 'confusing'Supermarkets should be more transparent on food classification, say public health experts.

Drinking two or more diet beverages a day linked to high risk of stroke, heart attacksDrinking two or more diet sodas a day is linked to an increased risk of stroke, heart attacks and early death in women over 50, a new study says. The risk was highest for obese and African American women.

The Dirty Truth About Turning Seawater Into Drinking WaterAs countries in the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere struggle to find enough freshwater to meet demand, they’re increasingly turned to the ocean. Desalination plants, located in 177 countries, can help turn seawater into freshwater. Unfortunately, these plants also produce a lot of waste—more waste, in fact, than water for people to drink.

Fish is good for you, almost always...Fish is good for you, almost always.... Health experts say warnings about mercury levels in tuna and swordfish, and the danger they pose to pregnant women, have been poorly communicated.

Cooking in Britain TodayIntroductionThis lesson consists of a series of activities to help students talk about food and cooking.

What happens when we run out of food?Our modern society relies upon complex, modern supply chains for food. How would we cope if they were to suddenly collapse?

FOOD TREATMENT

Genetically Modified Food

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US jury rules weedkiller a cancer 'factor'Jury to consider damages after one of the world's most widely-used weedkillers is blamed for cancer.

Restaurant Experiences

Paris: No More Food in the Nude

RARE DISEASES

The children living with rare diseasesOn the rarest of dates three families mark Rare Disease Day and consider the struggle to come to terms with their child's isolating or life-limiting disease.

'I can't recognise my loved-ones' faces'Boo James has a condition called face blindness - now scientists are trying to find out more about it.

I can't recognise faces - even my mum'sEvie Prichard writes about living with prosopagnosia, a condition which means she can't recognise faces - even her own family's.

Alzheimer’s blood test breakthrough identifies disease a decade before symptoms appear A compelling new study from an international team of researchers has described a novel protein that could be a useful blood-based biomarker to monitor the progression of Alzheimer's disease over a decade before any clinical symptoms appear.

BIO-GENETICS

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICINE

Why our ancestors drilled holes in each other's skullsThousands of years ago, people were performing a form of surgery called "trepanation" that involves boring holes through a person's skull

Advances in Health Technology TED

Surgery's past, present and robotic futureSurgeon and inventor Catherine Mohr tours the history of surgery (and its pre-painkiller, pre-antiseptic past), then demos some of the newest tools for surgery through tiny incisions, performed using nimble robot hands. Fascinating -- but not for the squeamish.

Some images might be distressing for sensitive viewers

MENTAL HEALTH

How to switch off auto-pilotOn World Mental Health Day, experts explain how mindfulness can help you make the most of each moment.

BBC - MindfulnessA collection of programmes relating to Mindfulness

BBC Two - Trust Me, I'm a Doctor, Series 5, Episode 3 - Should I try... mindfulness?Mindfulness is all the rage — but what does it really do to your brain?

Cosmetic Surgery

Working Out

How to master new skills with ‘deliberate practice’When it comes to learning new things, ‘how’ outweighs ‘how much’. Here's why.

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