Now more than ever, people are focused on their health and what they are putting into their bodies. “Junk food” has been one of the biggest targets of the media and health trends, but it won’t be disappearing from the supermarket shelves any time soon. With the concern over risks to our health, should we treat junk food the same way we treat cigarettes — Should they come with some kind of health warning?

Another article looks at how elite athletes manage their stress, and the lessons that you can learn from them even if you aren’t looking to compete in the next olympics.

The video this week is of a shop in Alabama, which sells lost luggage and forgotten items. On top of selling these things, they also have a museum of some of the surprising items that they have found when looking in people’s unclaimed luggage. Would you like to visit this place?

Here are some interesting stories that I have found this week. With different topics, I am sure you will find something that is new and challenging for you. Why not use this as a chance to learn some new language?

Try to note some new language that you see or hear in the articles or video and bring it to the class.

1. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/25/the-truth-is-hard-to-swallow-but-junk-food-should-come-with-a-warning-can-kill

2. https://www.inverse.com/science/psychological-coping-mechanisms-elite-athletes

3. https://youtu.be/YiwZ3kbtHj4?si=fiY9aibLlqF2mbhy

Have a great week.

See you in class!