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Chinese scientists put forward the idea of probing the far side of the moon
Blood Moon: 3 Best Drinks For Lunar Eclipse On Sept. 27

Three of the best drinks to be enjoyed on Sept. 27, Sunday, when the blood moon event takes place, are Chandra Chai Moon tea, Blue Moon beer and the Full Moon Fever drink.

A lunar eclipse can occur only the night of a full moon because it takes place only when the Earth, sun and moon are very closely or exactly aligned with the Earth in the middle, which is called syzyg
Lunar Eclipse Sept. 27: 5 Foods To Enjoy During Blood Moon Event Include Cakes, Pie, Pizza, Cookies, Burger

Yet another blood moon event will take place during the lunar eclipse on Sept. 27, Sunday, which is the fourth lunar eclipse since April 2014. This is not that uncommon since several lunar eclipses took place over the past year but enjoying moon foods can make it special.

Girls Sitting at Desks
Fidgeting Might Improve Health, Boost Lifespan Of Desk Job Workers: Study

A new study shows that fidgeting such as drumming fingers or tapping feet might be effective in countering the negative effects of sitting for long periods of time, and could be good for people's health. Researchers learned that life expectancies among people who lived sedentary lifestyles such as through desk jobs were only higher among those who often fidgeted at home or work.

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Obamacare Insures More Whites Than African-Americans, Hispanics combined: Report

The Health and Human Services (HHS) department of the United States has released a new report showing that the Affordable Care Act has covered more whites than blacks and Latinos combined. However, the rate of uninsured Americans is dropping faster among minority groups than among those of European descent.

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Sitting for long periods of time without fidgeting and doing simple exercises like walking increases the risk of developing metabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a recent study revealed.
To Add Years To Your Life, Reduce Sitting Time And Get Moving - Study

Sitting for long periods of time without getting up to walk a bit and flex one's muscles can shorten lifespan.

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 80th birthday on July 6, 2015.
Dalai Lama Talks Same-Sex Marriage, Oral Sex, Masturbation

While the Dalai Lama confirmed that same-sex relationships, masturbation and oral sex are misconduct in Buddhism, Tibet’s spiritual leader has something positive to say about gay relationships.

Strawberries
High-Fiber, Low-Sugar Fruits And Vegetables Best For Weight Loss: Study

While eating fruits and vegetables is important for every person's diet, several studies show that most Americans do not consume enough of them. However, researchers have discovered that high-fiber, low-glycemic fruitssuch as apples, pears, and berries; and non-starchy veggies such as soybean, broccoli and cauliflower help to lose weight and burn fat.

Chinese women now have more decision-making capabilities in the household compared to a few decades back.
White Paper Claims Improvement on Status of Women

A white paper released by the State Council on Tuesday claims that the status of women has improved over the last two decades. However, some women's rights activists stress the importance of seeing how there is still a long way to go.

The ACWF has been active in promoting women's empowerment.
ACWF Launches Mobile App to Help Chinese Women

The ACWF has launched Women's Voice, a mobile app that aims to help Chinese women. The app was launched during the 20th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.

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Heart Attack Survivors: Sex Doesn’t Increase Risk Of Cardiac Arrest: Study

The findings of new research show that some heart attack survivors can maintain a sex life after their heart rate became abnormal or stopped. In fact, the heart disease patients who had sex at least once weekly did not have a higher risk of cardiac arrest, and the sexually active people were generally healthier than those who practiced abstinence.

Apples are the top fruit choice of most kids in the United States, but overall, only about 40 percent of American kids meet the recommended daily amounts of fruit.
Most American Kids Enjoy Apples, But May Miss Out on Nutritional Benefits Without the Peel

When it comes to fruit faves, apples top the list of fruits most American kids and teens reach for.

The artifacts are believed to have been stolen from tombs in Dabuzishan, Lixian County, Gansu Province.
24 Gold Ornaments Handed Over to China from French Collectors

Lost Chinese treasure has recently made its way back to China, thanks to a couple of French collections who returned 24 gold ornaments without compensation on Monday, Sept. 21. The relics are estimated to be around 2,000 years old.

Shanghai Human Sperm Bank has released an ad on WeChat, telling potential donors the money they make from sperm donation could buy an iPhone 6S.
Sperm Bank Entices Potential Donors with Enough Money to Buy iPhone 6S

A new ad telling donors that they can buy the new iPhone 6S from the subsidy for sperm donation was released by the Shanghai Human Sperm Bank, causing a significant increase in the number of interested applicants.

China's elderly and aging population can now avail of the new Sivantos hearing aids.
Student Accused of Knocking Down Old Lady After Trying to Help Her

A student in Anhui Province has been accused by an old lady of knocking her down. This happened after the student tried to help the old lady get up from a fall.

In 2014, China’s reading rate settled at 78.6 percent, while 21.4 percent of the population read nothing at all.
Reading Quantity in China Indicates National Disinterest

Are you satisfied with your reading skills? In a recent report published by China Daily, 50 percent of Chinese people surveyed indicate their dissatisfaction with their reading, with only 20 percent of people surveyed were pleased with themselves. The report posits that China may be experiencing a reading crisis.

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