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Loneliness can have far reaching health implications so it must be dealt with.
Loneliness and isolation can hurt the heart and shorten life: study

Loneliness can lead to heart disease and stroke, a new study revealed. It means that lonely individuals who are not in contact with their family and friends have higher chances of suffering from heart ailment. Th research also shows that those who are not in a romantic relationship or is far from their partners belong to the "lonely" category too.

Despite being purged by Mao Zedong (pictured), Qi revered the chairman until his last breath.
Last Surviving Member of Mao's Cultural Revolution Group Dies

Qi Benyu, the only remaining member of China's Central Cultural Revolution Small Group, passed away at the age 85 on April 20, Wednesday.

The red Angry Bird poses for a photo at the Great Wall in Beijing.
'Red' from Angry Birds Spotted in Beijing for Environmental Campaign

Coinciding with the celebration of Earth Day this month, the red Angry Bird was spotted at the Great Wall of China spreading not only its wings, but nature awareness as well.

Over-the-counter drugs can hurt the brain and increase risk of dementia
Common over-the-counter drugs linked to dementia and brain shrinkage [STUDY]

People rely on over-the-counter medicines for quick relief of allergies, colds and insomnia. However, most of the meds used to treat these common health issues have been declared unsafe after new study revealed that taking them can lead to dementia and can possibly decrease the size of the brain.

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Taste for classical music in big cities like Shanghai is well cultivated--something smaller cities are having problems to do.
Second- and Third-tier Cities Struggle to Develop Taste for Classical Music

Although China is in no shortage of audience and classical music virtuosos, poor management of performing arts institutions and lack of education hinder classical music to truly bloom in the country, according to an article by The New York Times.

The ties that bind: A scene from a kinbaku (Japanese: “tight binding”) or shibari (“to tie”) performance that is part of the “Orgasmo 2016” in Hong Kong.
Something Sensually Stimulating: ‘Orgasmo’ Explores the Three-letter Word

Goooood Secrets, an event organizer, presents “Orgasmo 2016” from April 2 to May 14 in Hong Kong. The event includes live performances of Japanese-style bondages and screening of erotic films.

China's Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe performs a classic folktale,
Classic Chinese Play 'Peony Pavilion' Sets Off Global Tour

One of China's most popular plays, the "Peony Pavilion" goes global with its scheduled tours in New York City and Prague under the production of Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe.

The quest to develop Ao Yun started in 2009, when Moet Hennessy CEO Christophe Navarre nursed a dream to establish a spot in China for wine-making.
Tasting Ao Yun: The First Luxury Red Wine from China

Although China still has a long way to go to join the ranks of established wine-making regions like Bordeaux and Napa, LVMH's new red blend from the Middle Kingdom will definitely put China on the luxury wine map, according to an article by Bloomberg.

Metformin, the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, may be the next great innovation in Cancer treatments.
Metformin: This common trype 2 diabetes medicine can be the next big thing in cancer treatment [STUDY]

Metformin has been found to help in preventing cancer in post-menopausal women who are suffering from type 2 diabetes. The drug is a diabetes medicine that is commonly prescribed to help manage blood sugar levels in patients. There are times when the drug is used with insulin or other medications but definitely, it is not for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.

An advanced manifestation of PLEDs is skin-embedded digital displays, once the technology is fully developed.
PLEDs: Scientists create super-thin diodes that can turn human skin into a digital display

Researchers have successfully created a new organic polymer diodes that can emit light in red, green and blue color. Abbreviated as PLEDs, Polymer Light-Emitting Diodes could serve as a digital display on human skin.

Uncle Ben's food display at The Editor Showcase Presents: Eat This! Hot New Products at Marriott Marquis Times Square on April 6, 2015 in New York City.
Mars Food announces plans to improve healthy content of products

Mars Food, makers of popular candy bars and jarred sauces, has announced plans to improve the nutritional content of their numerous products. The company is also planning to add warning labels about health dangers when it comes to eating unhealthy food products.

Not siblings: Xiao Mei, 16, holds her 1-year-old son as they and her 2-year-old daughter pose for a picture.
Puppy Love No More: Teens Confront Marriage Life, Parenthood

Remote communities in Yunnan Province have married couples where the wives could be as young as 12. It is common among the villagers to see two teenagers get married and start a family of their own.

Chinese actress and singer Yang Mi was one of the celebrities present at the Star Space app launch.
Chinese App Wants Fans to Get Closer to Their Idols

Popular Chinese stars were present at the launch of Star Space, an app created by Shenzhen Nesound Kankan Information Technology that is meant to put celebrities closer to their fans.

Chinese author Yan Lianke
Yan Lianke’s Controversial Novel 'The Four Books' Shortlisted for Man Booker Prize

Chinese writer Yan Lianke's controversial novel "The Four Books" has been chosen as one of the six masterpieces shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize.

Foreigners go to China not only for its famed Great Wall but sometimes to also learn how to cook Chinese cuisine from native cooking experts.
Big Wok, Little Sesame Oil: Foreigners Learn Authentic Chinese Cooking

Chinese cooking presents a whole new kind of cooking experience, particularly to foreigners. Three persons from different countries learned new skills and absorbed new perspectives in preparing dishes as they train under Chinese cooking experts.

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