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Compounds found in marijuana, called cannabinoids, can correct the dopamine levels in an ADHD patient
Marijuana news: Cannabis better treatment for ADHD, new studies reveal

New study claims that Marijuana is a better treatment for ADHD than Adderall.

One.org compiles a list of top toughest countries for women in a new report
The toughest countries for Women: A new report Indexes the most friendly and hostile nations for the growth of females

One.org has revealed new report titled "Poverty is Sexist" for the year 2016, which lists the hardest countries for women to grow up. Unveiled ahead of Women's day, the report was topped by African countries, which observed the highest mortality rate during childbirth and a low average of other criteria necessary for women to thrive in a country.

A regulation will be made to help foreign experts participate in national science and technology programs.
What Makes a Beijing Expat a 'Real' Beijing Expat

What does it take to be a true-blue Beijing expat? Several foreigners living in the Chinese capital talk to Chen Ximeng with the Global Times to share what it takes to be a real Beijing expat.

Perdue Foods recalls Applegate chicken nuggets for plastic materials contamination.
Perdue Foods recalls and warns customers about Applegate chicken nuggets for plastic contamination

Perdue Foods LLC, a family-owned company that produce and distribute high quality processed chicken, turkey and pork, just recalled a massive 4,500 pounds of chicken nuggets for health and sanitary reasons.

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By focusing on the present moment, mindfulness provides an escape to today’s fast-paced and modern world.
The Art of Mindfulness

A new trend is sweeping urban centers like Los Angeles and New York, according to an article by China Daily. With meditation studios and medi meet-ups, it is becoming easier for people to unplug, meditate, and practice mindfulness movements.

For the people who have seen them perform, Suiyuan Old Boys show that life doesn’t end once you go into retirement, and old age is not a hindrance to having fun.
China's Aging Population Poses Risk to Health Care and More: Survey

China's aging population may pose serious threats in different areas of Chinese life, particularly health care, the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey indicated, according to an article by China Daily. The survey, which was released over the weekend, was conducted by the National Survey Research Center at Renmin University.

An artist of a Chinese opera troupe poses for a photo in the backstage.
Backstage of a Chinese Opera Troupe

The Spring Festival is the time for family reunion. But for the performers of traditional Chinese opera, the Spring Festival is usually their busiest time of the year. To bring joy to the audiences, these artists have to put on many shows on this occasion.

Denver was named the number one place to live in America, followed by Austin, Texas, and Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Denver tops the list of best places to live in 2016

In the new survey for the best places to live in America, Denver placed first in the ranking. The municipality which has been dubbed as the "Mile-High City" is also the most populous in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Hollywood remains one of the motivators to get Chinese tourists to visit Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Continues to Experience Influx of Chinese Tourists Despite China's Economic Slowdown

Tourism industry insiders in Los Angeles are hopeful that more and more Chinese tourists will continue to visit the city in the next few years despite the recent economic factors working against their favor, such as the unpredictable Chinese stock market and the weakening of the yuan against the dollar, as reported by China Daily.

Judges cited lack of hard evidence as the reason domestic abuse divorces are difficult to rule on.
Married Women the Most Likely Victim of Domestic Abuse in Shanghai, Says Report

Nearly 90 percent of the victims of domestic abuse last year in Shanghai were married women. Around 31 percent of the victims were between the ages of 26 and 45, while 11 percent were older than 60.

Nacpan Beach in El Nido, Philippines was ranked one of the best beaches in the world
Traveler's Choice: Top 15 beaches in the world

Travelers have voted and rated what they think are the best beaches in the world. Their feedbacks on the coastlines which they actually visited were also collected by TripAdvisor, the world’s biggest travel booking and planning site, in order to determine the world’s best beaches.

Pop idols, new media, and Internet slang are being harnessed by the government and the Party to spread its national ideology and policies among young Chinese.
China Taps into Pop Culture, New Media to Instill Patriotism Among Youth

With China’s millennial generation playing an increasingly growing role in Chinese society, how does the Chinese government plan to instill patriotism among today’s youth? The answer lies within “red songs,” the Global Times reported.

The two-child policy was implemented in January, allowing couples to have a second child.
High-school Students in Shanghai Conduct Survey to Report Siblings’ Sentiments About Second Child

A group of high-school students in Shanghai conducted a survey during the holiday season to determine how elder brothers and sisters felt about their parents having a second child. The group of teenagers quizzed more than 1,500 parents with two children about the happiness of their older children.

The stolen Buddha head is displayed at the National Museum of China, the second most visited museum in the world, next only to the Louvre in Paris, France.
Stolen Buddha Head Displayed at Museum of China in Beijing

The head of a Buddha statue that is around 1,500 years old is now displayed at the National Museum of China in Beijing after being gone for two decades. The head of the statue was stolen in 1996.

As the company enters 2017 with such high-level goals, Wang assures the public of his easy-going nature.
Wanda Group to Open Theme Park Near Paris, Compete with Disneyland

Dalian Wanda Group Co. plans to invest over 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in a leisure and retail development project on the outskirts of Paris, in direct competition with Walt Disney Co.’s Disneyland Paris. It will include a theme park, show stage, hotel, retail stores and conference centers.

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