Evaluating Sources (来源) of health Information

    Making good choices about your own health requires reasonable evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of healthy information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to fins relevant information, how to separate fact from opinions, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Go to the original source. Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that a behaviour “contributes to” or is“ associated with” an outcome; this does not mean that a certain course must lead to a certain result. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it.

    Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to be true, probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertisements. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Evaluate “scientific” statements carefully, and be aware of quackery(江湖骗术).

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.

    Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about the health problems will serve you well throughout your life.

A. Make choices that are right for you.

B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.

C. Be sure to work through the critical questions.

D. And examine the findings of the original research.

E. Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.

F. Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an author's point of view.

G. The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you receive from common sources.

    Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. If you can stay positive no matter what life throws at you, you've got the freedom to change your life into anything you want it to be. But how?

    Enjoy the Moment

    While the present moment may be uncomfortable, it is the only one that is guaranteed. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Look beyond the present problem and find the moments that are worth enjoying and then enjoy each one.

    Five Happy Things Everyday

    Make it a rule to recognize and then celebrate five happy things every day. Whatever their size or significance is, be sure to seek these happy things out and then hold them close so you can see their positive power. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}

    Embrace（接受）Your Mistakes

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Embrace your mistake as an opportunity to learn something new about yourself and others. By becoming aware of your mistakes, you are able to move past them and prevent regret from keeping you stuck in the past.

    Hold Yourself Accountable

    Keep focused. It's up to you to walk your path. When you feel your positive attitude slipping away, hold yourself accountable for getting it back on track. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} It's going to take a positive attitude to make your dreams come true.

    Let it Go

    Holding on to old, negative thoughts will prevent positive thoughts from getting through. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} You weren't born to be consumed by constant negative thinking. You were born to make a positive difference in this world. It's time to let go and begin living the life you are meant to live. It's time to stay positive－no matter what.

A. Keep you safe from anxiety.

B. So let your negative beliefs go.

C. Would you rather be right or happy?

D. Thus, make the most of the present moment.

E. No one wants your goals and dreams more than you do.

F. This habit helps you to appreciate whatever you have.

G. Accept the fact that you are human and that nobody is perfect.

    The correct way to brush your teeth is to use short, gentle strokes on the teeth, You should pay special attention to the gum (牙龈) line. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

    Pick the right toothbrush.

    Most dentists say that a soft-upraised toothbrush with a small head is best for removing dirt and rubbish while getting into those hard-to-reach places. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They have limited skills in their hands and thus they can do a better job at cleaning teeth.

    Pick the right toothpaste.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#} And some are tailored (特定需要) specifically for dental issues such as sensitivity, dirt, holes or gingivitis (齿龈炎). Each person's mouth is different, and it is advisable to talk to your dentist about what toothpaste is best for you.

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    Hold your brush at a 45 degree angle, and use short, circular cleans or back and forth movements on your teeth. Brush the gum line in a pattern that pushes rubbish away from it. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Make sure that all chewing surfaces are clean, and brush the surface of the tongue too.

A. Clean the teeth.

B. Pick a double-duty toothpaste.

C. There are many types of toothpaste.

D. However, this step often gets ignored.

E. An electric toothbrush is best for those.

F. Here are some basic ideas to help you clean your teeth well.

G. Gently brush the inside and outside of each tooth using this motion (动作).

    Happiness is the only true measure of personal success. Making other people happy is the highest expression of success. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}With that in mind, here are some suggestions that will immediately increase the amount of happiness in your life:

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    If there's any big truth about life, it's that it usually lives up to your expectations. Therefore, when you rise from bed, make your first thought: "Something wonderful is going to happen today." Guess what? You're probably right.

    Take time to plan and prioritize(优先处理)

    The most common source of stress is the thought that you've got too much work to do. Rather than worry about it, pick one thing that will move you closer to your highest goal and purpose in life. Then do that first.

    Eat high quality food slowly

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Even so, at least once a day try to eat something really delicious, like a small chunk of fine cheese or an imported chocolate. Taste it, focus on it and enjoy it.

Let go of your results.

    The big enemy of happiness is worry, which comes from focusing on events that are outside your control. Once you've taken action, there's usually nothing more you can do. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}

    End each day with gratitude

    Just before you go to bed, write down at least one wonderful thing that happened. It might be something as small as making a child laugh or something as huge as a million dollar deal.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}

A. Start each day with expectations.

B  Give a gift to everyone you meet.

C. Focus on the job at hand rather than some fantasy that might happen.

D. Whatever it is, be grateful for that day because it will never come again.

E. Sometimes we can't avoid eating something quickly and running.

F. Thinking about that thing makes your head hurt.

G. It's impossible to make others happy if you're not happy.

    The winter vacation during the senior year of high school can be a stressful time for students. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} They may also be feeling sad that time with family and friends having a relaxation. Here are some wise ways to spend the last winter vacation of high school.

    Start practicing responsibilities. After you enter college, you have to do a lot of things on your own. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} Although some may just want to spend winter break sleeping and relaxing, it's the right time for you to begin taking on some household tasks. You should start doing laundry and more things on your own. In this way, you can learn to become responsible.

    For students who haven't decided on a major, the last winter vacation of high school can be an opportunity to explore their interests. Students are often told they'll have time to decide on a major once they get to college. However, the last winter break might be the freest time they'll have for a while. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

    Besides a major, you also need to decide on a school. This is a great time to go on more campus visits. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Take another visit to ensure you're making the right choice. Sometimes, seeing the school in different seasons can help you decide if it is truly where you belong.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Some students agree they should take advantage of time at home with family and friends while they still can. But most students don't realize how important family is until they've moved away. As you get more into college life, you will probably not be returning home as often, so take this opportunity. Enjoy your friends and family, as it will all change once you enter college.

A. Enjoy quality time at home.

B. Don't visit a campus just once.

C. Spend more time with your friends.

D. Ask your parents what major you can study.

E. So find out what you really like to learn in college.

F. And you'll be independent and responsible for yourself.

G. They may be dealing with pressure to choose a school.

    Being overweight is one of the biggest problems that many men and women of all ages suffer from. Although everyone wants to lose weight quickly, burning fat is no easy task. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Don't expect to just read these tips and expect to lose weight while you sleep. It will take a lot of effort on your part to succeed.

    It's very important to drink lots of water while reducing the use of salt. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

Try not to eat the foods that contain high amounts of fats and instead focus on eating foods rich in fiber.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} This is the best way to lose weight, as playing a sport can give a person a sense of confidence.

    Avoid taking medicines that help reduce your appetite, as they usually have many side effects and can do you more harm than good. Also, you shouldn't follow unusual diets such as those that focus on drinking large amounts of vitamin-concentrated liquids. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.

    Finally, everyone should know and understand that being overweight will eventually lead to bigger and more dangerous diseases and conditions, so it is best for us to stay fit before we gain weight while we still have a chance. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It's better for you to take things slowly and start with losing just a few pounds a month and then increasing that.

A. Just stick to the most popular diets

B. Here are a few tips on weight loss

C. Exercise regularly while you're on a diet

D. Salt tends to store water in the body leading to weight again

E. And in case you feel hungry you should eat low-calories foods

F. Also, make sure you don't try reducing too much weight too fast

G. When in doubt, don't be afraid to ask your doctor for suggestions