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Source:Global Times Published: 2013-5-21 19:43:01

 

Illustration: Peter C. Espina/GT
Illustration: Peter C. Espina/GT

 

The hazards of oversleeping:

补觉病

(bǔ jiào bìnɡ)

White collar workers tend to oversleep on weekends or holidays as a way of compensating for lost winks during the workweek. However, sleeping for too long can disrupt your metabolism, leading to indigestion and constipation.

 

Forty-four phenomenon:

44岁现象

(sìshísì suì xiànxiànɡ)

It refers to the psychological crisis middle-aged men face when they reach 44 years of age. The age tends to be a turning point in men's lives, a time of reevaluating family, career and overall fulfillment, which can lead to feelings of depression and loneliness.


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