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The Language of Addition: Bias in English Language Statistics

Just like how we tend to focus on adding new explanations and ideas, it seems that the English language has a bias towards addition as well. Our language is filled with words that express more and increase, while words that represent subtraction or decrease are less common. This tendency is not only reflected in the […]

Published on April 5, 2023

The Snore Stroke Connection in Chinese Over 40!

It turns out that sleep quality, snoring, and night shift work may be linked to the risk of stroke in people over the age of 40 in China. Researchers conducted a study involving over 70,000 participants to examine this relationship. They found that individuals with poor sleep quality had a higher prevalence of stroke risk […]

Published on April 4, 2023