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News Link 1. Darius Rucker’s memoir reveals the hazy years of fame, drugs, and friendship with Jim Beam during his time as the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish.2. Despite the band’s wild success with their debut album, Hootie & the Blowfish faced backlash and a precipitous decline in fame.3. Rucker, now a successful…

News Link 1. A talented toddler from Germany is selling his paintings for up to $7,000 and they are selling quickly.2. Laurent Schwarz, 2, has gained attention for his abstract paintings that incorporate discernible figures, making them popular among collectors worldwide.3. Laurent’s work has gained a large following on his Instagram account, and his paintings…

News Link 1. Spending time in nature has numerous health benefits and can improve physical and mental well-being.2. Starting an outdoor exercise routine can be as simple as finding activities you enjoy and gradually increasing intensity.3. Strength training can be done using body weight and objects in the environment, and outdoor exercise equipment is available…

News Link 1. Israeli-born chef Yotam Ottolenghi has built an empire around vegetable-forward cooking, with numerous restaurants, cookbooks, and TV specials.2. Ottolenghi’s complex recipes have garnered both praise and frustration, with some finding them time-consuming and hard to follow.3. One writer adapts Ottolenghi’s “Eggplant Dumplings alla Parmigiana” recipe for a simpler and more efficient cooking…

News Link 1. A new study suggests that engaging in leisure activities can help combat loneliness and cognitive decline in older adults.2. The study analyzed data from over 4,700 adults over the age of 50 and found that higher levels of loneliness were associated with lower cognitive functions.3. The researchers recommend that clinicians and caregivers…

News Link 1. Having a hobby is good for your health and mood, according to a study involving over 93,000 people across multiple countries.2. Participants with hobbies reported better health, happiness, lower symptoms of depression, and higher life satisfaction.3. Hobbies involving creativity, relaxation, cognitive stimulation, and social engagement are linked to good mental health and…

News Link 1. Exercise can help improve common bedroom problems like low sex drive and erectile dysfunction.2. Cardiovascular health is linked to sexual health, as good blood flow is important for both erections in men and vaginal lubrication in women.3. Strengthening the core and pelvic floor muscles through exercises like planking and Kegels can improve…

News Link 1. Using smartphones in the kitchen can be risky if not cleaned properly, as a study by SafeFood found that many people don’t wash their hands between handling raw ingredients and touching their devices.2. Bacteria like salmonella and E. coli can easily spread if hands aren’t washed after handling raw ingredients, and these…

News Link 1. This literature review analyzes the relationship between recreational activities and the welfare of the retired population, emphasizing the importance of conducting this research in the unique socio-cultural context of Saudi Arabia.2. The theoretical framework of this study integrates insights from Activity Theory, Socioemotional Selectivity Theory, Self-Determination Theory, and Cultural Adaptation Theories to…

News Link 1. 대구학생예술창작터는 ‘토요가족 아트와락’ 프로그램을 확대 운영할 예정이다.2. ‘토요가족 아트와락’은 가족 단위 예술 융합 체험 프로그램으로, 올해는 4기에 걸쳐 상·하반기 각각 2기씩 진행된다.3. 체험 프로그램은 캐릭터 디자인 및 티셔츠 제작, 아로마 향수 제작, 매듭 공예, 매스 아트, 플라워 아트 등을 포함하며, 기수별로 100명씩 참여할 예정이다. The Daegu Student Arts Creation Center announced that…