We asked dental professionals to answer five basic questions about how to care for our teeth and keep them healthy. Here’s what they had to say.
How often should I really brush my teeth?
Brush your teeth first in the morning, before eating breakfast. It breaks up the biofilm and gets it ready to re mineralize(使再矿化) your teeth. Immediately after meals, you can rinse or drink water to remove acids and sugars from the mouth.
Do I really need to floss(剔牙)?
You may not want to hear it, but the answer is yes.
How do I whiten my teeth?
There are all kinds of products and methods to help whiten your teeth. But dental professionals say you should be cautious.
Do I really have to go to the dentist?
While proactive care at home can help keep your teeth healthy, yes—you still have to see a dentist. There are a lot of factors to deal within your dental health—but you don’t have to do it alone.
A.You should floss at least once a day. |
B.That’s what your dental appointments are for. |
C.Do I need to brush my teeth immediately after meals? |
D.Is there an ideal time of day when I should brush my teeth? |
E.Don’t use home solutions like brushing teeth with lemon juice. |
F.You should brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time. |
G.They can make your teeth sensitive and potentially wear your teeth down. |
Surprising Ways to Beat Exam Stress
To get over exam stress, firstly you need to understand the reasons behind this anxiety. Then you can establish methods to reduce the pressure you feel. Researchers have uncovered some common solutions for this:
Take a quick walk.
Plan your study routine.
Try to get enough sleep.
The benefits of a proper night’s sleep can never be underestimated. Most importantly, sleep helps your brain to absorb new knowledge into your long-term memory.
Let it all out.
Sometimes you just need to talk to someone, and other times you need to shout it from the rooftop or scream from the top of your lungs.
Meditation(沉思,冥想) is one of the most effective ways to take a break and see your stress from a different perspective. Practicing meditation is another way to stay focused while improving both mental and physical health to reduce pre-exam stress.
A.Give your mind space. |
B.Listen to classical music. |
C.This may not be a big surprise . |
D.Figure out what you are feeling. |
E.So you can recall it when it comes to test day. |
F.Many students feel as if they should make full use of their entire time before exams. |
G.It clearly demonstrates the effect exercise can have on your brain’s activity. |
News on healthy lifestyles says that the key is moderation and consistency. There are so many health and well-being products out there in the market promising many things. And although many may be true, select carefully.
The basics of a healthy lifestyle is maintaining a balanced diet and doing regular exercise. By eating well, it means really to make sure you include plenty of vegetables and fruit preferably in season in your diet, avoid fried and junk foods and foods high in sugar as well as processed foods. Eating fresh homemade meals rather than ready-made meals which are high in salt and sugar is always the better option. Reducing alcohol intake, drinking plenty of water and supplementing your diet with healthy snacks like nuts and seeds.
For external care choose natural skin care products and hair care oil. Natural beauty care involves using natural moisturizers like Argan oil, Coconut oil and Sweet Almond oil. These nourish the skin far more than counter creams full of chemicals. Skin reflects what we put inside of us, so a healthy diet with plenty of greens and healthy protein will make your skin brighter.
Of course exercise is essential but the key is regular and consistent exercise. So walking three times a week for 45 minutes is much more beneficial than a binge workout once a week.
【小题1】Why can't we keep up with our goals according to the passage?
A.The goals are too high to achieve. |
B.We have a large amount of work to do. |
C.We are naturally lazy and never do exercise. |
D.The reason isn't given in the passage. |
A.we should think twice before choosing health products |
B.the key to a healthy lifestyle is getting enough sleep |
C.food high in salt and sugar is the best choice for us |
D.we should walk once a day for a healthy lifestyle |
A.How to achieve our goals. |
B.The best way to take exercise. |
C.How to make a difference in life. |
D.Suggestions for a healthy lifestyle. |
A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Victoria has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can damage human brain function in only a matter of hours.
“For many decades, scientists thought the brain may be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution,” said senior study author Dr. Chris Carlsten. “This study, which is the first of its kind in the world, provides fresh evidence supporting a connection between air pollution and cognition.”
For the study, the researchers briefly exposed 25 healthy adults to diesel exhaust (柴油废气) and filtered air at different times in a laboratory setting. Brain activity was measured before and after each exposure using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
The researchers analyzed changes in the brain’s default mode network (DMN), a set of inter-connected brain regions that play an important role in memory and internal thought. The fMRI revealed that participants had decreased functional connectivity in widespread regions of the DMN after exposure to diesel exhaust, compared to filtered air.
“We know that altered functional connectivity in the DMN has been associated with reduced cognitive performance and symptoms of depression, so it’s concerning to see traffic pollution interrupting these same networks,” said Dr. Jodie Gawryluk, a psychology professor at the University of Victoria and the study’s first author. “While more research is needed to fully understand the functional impacts of these changes, it’s possible that they may impair (损害) people’s thinking or ability to work.”
Notably, the changes in the brain were temporary and participants’ connectivity returned to normal after the exposure. Dr. Carlsten assumed that the effects could be long lasting where exposure is continuous. He said that people should be mindful of the air they’re breathing and take appropriate steps to minimize their exposure to potentially harmful air pollutants like car exhaust.
【小题1】How does traffic pollution affect people according to the study?A.Exhausting their body. | B.Decreasing their income. |
C.Endangering their safety. | D.Harming their brain function. |
A.Growth. | B.Sport. | C.Memory. | D.Behaviour. |
A.Avoid being exposed to the polluted air constantly. |
B.Be mindful of the air quality in a new city. |
C.Measure the brain activity in laboratories. |
D.Stay inside a house as often as possible. |
A.A Role Of Brain Will Be Ruined |
B.Traffic Pollution May Impair Brain Function |
C.A Famous UK University Did A Vital Study |
D.A Source Of Pollution Has Drawn People’s Attention |
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