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I have read few articles from Reader's Digest. Some quite interesting so I'm here to share 2 of them with u,hope u like it~

SPEAK FOR YOURSELF...
Popular opinion may have it down as the first sign of madness, but scientists have found that talking to yourself is good for you.
People on public transport deal with travel stress by quitely humming, singing or talking to themselves, according to a poll by Nottingham Trent University. However, they try to do it "sub-audibly", so on-one else could hear. "People think it's legitimate to communicate to others, but not with themselves, "says lead researcher Dr. Glenn Williams. He likens talking to oneself to keeping a diary, a positive way of reflecting on one's life. It's not just adults who benefit. Professor Adam Winsler of George Mason University in the US recently found that pre-school children who talked to themselves out loud did better in classroom activities. He said "private speech" was important in childhood development and should be encouraged.

THE OLIVE OIL TO USE FOR...
We know a Mediterranean diet is favourable for its heart-healthy oils. But did you know that different types of olive oils offer different benefits depending on how they're used?
~Extra-virgin and virgin are the purest forms (often called cold-pressed because they are not heated during processing). They have the most flavour and the highest concentrations of antioxidants, including vitamin E, which helps prevent them from breaking down at high heat. Ideal for dressing salads or drizzling over steamed vegetables before serving.
~Refined olive oil has slightly lower levels of antioxidants but is less expensive than extra-virgin, which makes it ideal for shallow or wok frying, grilling, and roasting.
~Extra-light olive oil has little flavour and is good for frying both savoury and sweet foods.