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People worldwide upload more than one billion images a day, preserving their memories to enjoy them in the future. But it turns out: all our photography may be obstructing our recall, says tech podcaster Manoush Zomorodi.

When it comes to obsessional tech habits, photo-taking probably isn’t the worst for relationships. If you’re not gazing into someone’s eyes, at least you’re pointing an iPhone at them. But how does that persistent need to capture the moment — which so many of us feel — change how we actually experience the moment, both in the present and when we try to recall it down the line? The answer is quite illuminating.
One of the major reasons we take photos in the first place is to remember a moment long after it has passed: the birth of a baby, a reunion, a pristine lake. In 2015, I conducted a Bored and Brilliant Project— in which I challenged people to detach from their devices in order to jump-start their creativity — with more than 20,000 listeners of Note to Seft(the podcast about technology that I host).

How taking photos affects our understanding of ourselves and of the things we are photographing is still a big question mark. But as a result of her experiments, there is one thing Henkel is sure of. “Cameras, as amazing as they are, can’t compare to what the brain is capable of with input from the eyes and the ears,” she said. “Cameras are a lesser version of the human information-processing system.”
However, there was one way in which taking pictures did not erode people’s memories in Henkel’s experiments. In the art museum study, “when participants zoomed in to photograph a specific part of the object, their subsequent recognition and detail memory were not impaired, and, in fact, memory for features that were not zoomed in on was just as strong as memory for features that were zoomed in on,” the professor wrote. “This suggests that the additional attention and cognitive processes engaged by this focused activity can eliminate the photo-taking-impairment effect.”
Why not challenge yourself to a photo-free day? For 24 hours, see the world through your eyes, not your screen. Take absolutely no pictures — not of your lunch, your children, your cubicle mate, or that beautiful sunset. No photo messages. No cat pics. Instagrammers, it’s gonna get rocky. Snapchatsters? Hang in there. Everyone is going to be okay. I promise.
Those of you who take one picture a month — like my mother — will find this challenge a breeze. But before you get too smug, know that this might be harder than you think. Many people reported they took pictures way more, and way more mindlessly, than they had previously imagined. But you will experience rewards for your sacrifice. “Sure, the world does want to see my adorable grandchildren and gorgeous children,” Beth in Indiana wrote us. “However, it’s been a liberating twenty-four hours!”

When I surveyed participants, many said they used photos as a “memory aid.” They took pictures of things like parking spots or the label of the hot sauce at a restaurant to buy later. However, every time we snap a quick pic of something, we could in fact be harming our memory of it.
:ideas.ted.com

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😴Many people had to overcome sleepless nights during the pandemic. Readers talked about what worked for them.
😪A teacher who also renovates houses has trouble getting back to sleep at 3 a.m.😃 She closes her eyes and thinks of an electrical wiring scheme in a kitchen. The mental exercise induces boredom, much like counting sheep. This helps her drift back to sleep.
😃Sometimes she recites the names of every state in America in alphabetical order. “I have not yet made it past ‘N,’” she said.
😇A reader created a ritual. When he has trouble falling back to sleep late at night, he takes a mental journey to another city. To make himself sleepy, he thinks about the trip in detail. He sees himself packing his luggage, walking down his steps, loading his car, and pulling out of his driveway. Then he drives along familiar highways to get to Seattle, Portland, or San Francisco.
👌“Part of the trick is you want to make an itinerary that is going to take a while to play out,” he said. “To make this work, you do not actually want to get to your final destination — you want to fall asleep along the way. This is the one time when falling asleep at the wheel is a good thing.”
🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️A reader focuses her mind on soothing childhood memories. “In my mind, I take a tour of my childhood home, and I fall asleep,” she said. Others told us they think about a former school or library. They see small details such as the wallpaper, a stack of books, or a collection of photographs.
🛌🛌Others make themselves sleepy by listening to audiobooks, chants, or BBC Radio. There are sleep apps like Calm. Some listen to the tranquil, underwater sounds of whales. “Whales talking at low volume seems to do the trick for me,” one reader said. Another said he prefers classical music. “If I lay awake, at least I get a little taste of culture,” he said.
💆💆‍♀️Breathing exercises can help you get relaxed. One popular exercise is the 3-4-5 technique. It involves breathing in for three seconds, holding your breath for four seconds, and then slowly exhaling to the count of five.
🌃Another suggestion: Make sure your bedroom isn’t too warm. Keeping your space between 60- and 68-degrees Fahrenheit can promote better sleep.
👉There are also underlying causes of sleep problems. Many call for medical advice. But if you are a worrier, try something boring.

: The New York Times August 30, 2021

💦HOW TO DRINK WATER PROPERLY?💦
💁‍♀️How much water do I need to drink?
->Many say you should drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Not so, some experts say. Your body and your activities matter. A 200-pound person who hikes 10 miles in the heat needs more water. A 120-pound office manager in a temperature-controlled building needs less water.
The amount of water you need in a day also depends on your health. Someone with a heart condition or kidney stones has one level of need. A person taking diuretic drugs may need a different amount of water. You may need to change the amount you are drinking if you have been ill with vomiting or diarrhea.
The best way to stay hydrated for young, healthy people is to drink when you are thirsty.
🙆‍♀️Do I have to drink water to stay hydrated?
->Not really. Water is a better choice than sugary sodas or fruit juices. But when it comes to hydration, any beverage can add water to your system.
One popular idea is that caffeine or alcohol will dehydrate you. But, one study showed that the effect is not significant.
You also get water from what you eat. Fruits, vegetables, and soups all add to the intake of water.
🙎‍♀️Do I need to worry about electrolytes?
->Electrolytes are essential minerals, like sodium, calcium, and potassium. They are vital to many functions in the body. Some sports drinks ads say you need to add electrolytes to stay healthy. Some experts say that is not so. They say that your body produces electrolytes.
You may need more water if you exercise a lot during the heat of the day. Otherwise, most people get enough electrolytes from food.
🤷‍♀️Will drinking more water improve my health?
->No, not for healthy people. Some people who think they feel ill from dehydration may be sick from too much hydration. If they drink water for that reason, they may feel worse.
How do I know if I am hydrated enough?
->Your body will tell you. You do not have to think about it or add up the ounces you drink. Experts say drink when you are thirsty. It is that easy.
: The New York Times September 28, 2021

👫VACCINATING KIDS LIFTS "A HUGE WEIGHT OFF" FAMILIES👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Many households are feeling a sense of relief. With vaccines, their kids have more protection from Covid-19. Children with existing illnesses are safer. The vaccine protects other family members as well.
🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️Millions of American parents have had to deal with a family problem. School lock-downs protect children. Exposure in school meant they could get the virus or bring it home. Kids may become carriers.
Many households have a parent or grandparent with an illness living with them.
The vaccine at least gives parents the sense that life can go on.
🤱👨‍🍼A mother takes drugs that suppress her immune system. What if she became ill and infected her six-year-old daughter? She said, “The biggest thing for me was that I did not want her to get sick. If I became ill, I did not want her to feel she was responsible.”
An expert said, “Adults with health issues who have small children have been living with fear for almost two years.”
🙆‍♂️🙆‍♀️Parents have flocked to vaccination sites.
Vaccinated children have become players. Children are vulnerable where adult vaccine use is low. A mother with lupus said, “I have concerns because of the area I live in.” Only h3alf of the people living in the American state of Georgia are fully vaccinated.
The mother explained to her children that the virus could hurt mommy. This was why she could not kiss her kids’ goodnight.
Would children feel guilty if they brought the virus to family members? Would parents feel responsible if they brought the illness to their kids? Yes. The vaccine is the best chance for everyone to thrive.
🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️The world is in a state of panic because of new forms of Covid-19. There is no assurance that today’s measures will work on the new strains that may develop over time.
Vaccines reduce the number of people infected. Vaccines lower the death rate. Death rates resulting from Covid-19 are highest among the unvaccinated.
🧟🧟‍♀️It will be a long time before we know everything about Covid-19. The pandemic could become endemic. Endemic means the disease may be a part of our lives for a long time to come.
Skeptics will never have enough information. Most parents are doing the smart thing. They are taking advantage of what we know and what is available. They are getting their children vaccinated.
In an uncertain time, doing what you can to protect your family is the right thing to do.
: The New York Times November 29, 2021
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"ABORTION" ( Nạo phá thai)
🙅‍♀️😃There is no bigger issue in America: Roe v. Wade gave women a right to abortions. The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on cases that may end or limit the right of American women to get an abortion. Women will still be able to get abortions in states that allow them.
😶 California and New York are two states that will continue to allow abortions.
🍁🍂 The question before the Court is whether the U.S. Constitution confers the right to an abortion on women. Even those that say “no” understand that states can give women that right.
After the Court makes its decision, here is a picture of the women who have to live with it
Is Already a Mother?
->Six in 10 women who have abortions are already mothers. Half of them have two or more children. An expert said, “One of the main reasons people want to have an abortion is to be a better parent to the kids they already have.”
Is in Her First Six Weeks of Pregnancy?
->Almost all abortions are performed in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. Most in the first six weeks. Women who get later abortions are likely to be poor, young, or have health issues.
Is in Her Late 20s?
->But almost as many are 20 to 24. Teenagers account for only 9 percent of abortion patients. American women are getting pregnant later in life. Older women have fewer abortions.
Has a Low Income:
->About half the women who had an abortion were below the poverty line. This trend is growing. Higher income women are making better use of contraception. Poorer women worry about the cost of raising children.
Is Having Her First Abortion?
->Six in 10 women who have an abortion are having one for the first time. Very few have had one before. An expert said, “It is simply not the case that abortion is something large numbers turn to as a form of birth control.”
Is Unmarried?
->Almost half of those who have abortions are single. A third are living with partners. Only 14 percent are married. But the number of single women having abortions is going down.
Lives in a Blue State.
Most women who have abortions live in states where Joe Biden won the presidential election. In states voting for Donald Trump, abortions are harder to get.
What is Ahead?
->No one knows what the Court will do. It may end constitutional protections for abortion. It may decide on different rules for when abortions can be done. The decision will be momentous.
: The New York Times December 14, 2021ave to live with it.