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Source:Global Times Published: 2014-3-16 17:43:01

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Weekend exercise illness

周末运动病

Common illness and injuries caused by intensive physical training undertaken at the weekend. As most office workers only have time to exercise at the weekend, they are prone to injury from excessive workout sessions. Experts recommend a regular training schedule and warm-up exercises to avoid the phenomenon.

Financially secure salary

安全感工资

The minimum salary that is needed to feel financially secure. This new term was coined after a recent survey asked Internet users in 13 major cities how much money they would need to earn in order to feel financially secure. Shanghai topped the list with a minimum monthly wage of 9,250 yuan ($1,504).

TV dinner effect

电视餐效应

Eating meals or snacks while watching TV can affect a person's weight, according to recent medical studies. Eaters are likely to take in more calories while they're distracted by TV programs, as the amount of food eaten can be increased by up to 50 percent.

Courtesy of baike.com



 

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