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四川省内江市2023-2024学年高三三模英语试题
Doing housework can improve memory, increase your ability to concentrate, and give you strength to protect you from falls.
That's the hot topic from the BMJ Open, which recently published the findings of a study in which researchers from Singapore explored the relationship between housework and health. However, this was one of the first studies to test the relationship between housework and cognitive (认知的) function.
To test out their theory researchers enlisted 249 adults between the ages of 21 and 64. First, all the participants completed questionnaires asking how much housework they did, and how often they did it. The cognitive test measured how quickly individuals could recall a memory and how long their attention lasted. The physical function test mainly involved their strength to avoid falls.
The team found that the more housework they did, the better the adults scored on both cognitive and physical tests. And, light housework was linked to a 12 percent higher score on memory recall. In addition, housework reduced sit-to-stand time and improved the strength of older adults.
For one thing, cleaning house—much as you might find it a boring thing—is more mentally inspiring than watching TV. If you're painting the walls a different color, for example, you're training your motor skills, coordination(协调), concentration, and memory.
So what's the takeaway? Stop putting off that big house project! Accomplish three things—mental activity, physical activity, and housework—for the price of one.
A. Is Doing housework really good for your health? B. Why might housework improve mental and physical health? C. Then two tests were conducted to evaluate participants' performance. D. Daily housework can also change depending on your individual needs. E. In fact, heavy housework was linked to a 14 percent higher attention score. F. It also improves blood flow to the brain and increases oxygen levels in the body. G. Previous studies have shown exercise can improve persons' memory and attention. |
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