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Discussion TOPIC > Weight-loss drugs raise health threat

  Thirty one-year-old Chung goes on a diet every spring through autumn. "I have tried nearly every method. You name it, from simply starving to the Atkins, Danish and all other diet programs," she said.

  One thing she tried was a fiber tonic to boost fat burning, which was supposed to give her a slim bodyline within eight weeks. But she gave up within a month.

  "I didn't feel so good. It worked in a very different way than I expected. I had a slight stomachache and suffered from nausea, too," she said. "After quitting, I felt okay again. I didn't really pay much attention to what I was eating," she said.

  Having an ultra-slim body may be every woman's dream these days, however, the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) warned Wednesday that relying on chemical dietary products to become slimmer in a short period of time could damage their health.

  The KFDA surveyed 927 women and 139 men between 15 and 59 who had previously tried Western or Oriental dietary "medicines" to try and slim down. About 66.4 percent, or 708, said they had undergone some harmful side-effects.

  Being allowed to give multiple answers, the majority of the respondents (64 percent) experienced the simple "yoyo effect," where their weight increased again as soon as they stopped taking the product or monitoring what they ate.

  Fifty-two percent suffered nausea, 40 percent saw increased thirst, 18 percent suffered depression, while 13 percent had menstruation problems.

  About 1.7 percent said they had hallucinations and 1.4 percent suffered serious liver damage.

  In more in-depth questioning of 861 people, 22 percent said they chose Oriental medicine, followed by 7 percent taking prescribed drugs from their doctors. Some fat-dissolving agent injections, performed by certified plastic surgeons, were also a popular method to lose weight relatively easily and effectively.

  However, many of them were not informed of what they were taking. About 60 percent did not know the fact that some of the "obesity-treatment products" contained narcotics. The drug agency said 554 out of 788 prescriptions intended to suppress appetite had some form of narcotic substance as an ingredient.

  Those who haven't tried any kind of drugs to lose weight were also ignorant of the issue. "They seemed unaware that the taking of certain Oriental medicines and narcotics should be tightly monitored, as there are high chances of abuse," the KFDA said in a press release.

< Questions >

1. First of all, do you think you have to lose weight? Have you ever taken the Weight-loss Drugs?

2. Do you think those drugs can help people to lose weight?

3. Do you understand women who are slim enough, but want to lose weight more?

4. What kind of advantage will you take when you decide to lose weight?

5. Do you have any special way to lose weight ?

6. What is the your ideal body shape ?

Discussion TOPIC > Small joys important for positive lives, What makes most people happy?

 The most common answers would be money, youth, health and love. Will you be happier if you earn more money, become younger and healthier, love more and are loved more? The latest issue of "Psychology Today" proposes an unlikely answer in its "True Happiness" feature. In short, the article argues that we can find happiness in small, ordinary things. Money, youth, good looks and brains contribute only 10 to 15 percent to true happiness.

 Of course, money can help those suffering from afflictions escape extreme financial hardship. However, the sense of happiness does not vary to those whose income is over a certain level. The more money you have, the more comfortable life you would enjoy, but money and happiness are not proportionally related. The magazine proposed that the dividing line was an annual income of $40,000.

 Being smart or graduating from a good school does not contribute much to your happiness either. A better talent might get a better job or a higher position at work. However, the higher position means higher expectations, and you are more likely to feel discontented and frustrated. Outstanding beauty and youth are similar. Then what can make people happy? The magazine found that confidence is the most valuable asset. A confident person is optimistic and less likely to be unable to deal with stressful situations. A little narcissism can effectively elevate one's sense of subjective happiness.

 A sense of humor can also contribute to your happiness. A humorous person laughs more and makes people laugh, and such lightheartedness gives a more optimistic attitude. An active leisure life and volunteer activities are also important factors. Leisure does not mean idle time.

 You can enjoy your leisure time when you have a hobby or special skill and hang out with friends and families. Studies found that volunteer and community service give people satisfaction that matches joyful dancing. The magazine article casts a meaningful message in conclusion. A little satisfaction in our daily lives is more effective in improving overall happiness than a once-in-a-lifetime burst of excitement. We have to live our lives appreciating the small things.

<Questions>

1. Nobody does not deny the most important is happiness. All of them pursue to be happy. What do you think what can make people happy?

2. The magazine of "Psychology Today" proposes "true Happiness" can be found in small, ordinary things. And factors that make people happy are confidence, humor, an active leisure life and volunteer activities. Do you agree? If not, please explain why do not agree with the above opinion.

3. When do you feel that I'm so happy?

4. How did you change now than early years?

   ex) taste, a view of love, factors that make happy, looks

[Stylish(진화)]

토픽관리자님 완전 멋쪄브러~~~ 이번주도 잼나게 고고씽 ^ㅇ^~~~~~~~~~~

[Sooyeung(수영)]

우와~ 진짜 빠르당~ㅎㅎ 대단한 아나양, 예쁩니다~^^*

[Stylish(진화)]

아나양 쵝오~~~ ^ㅇ^~~~

[Teddy~*(두희)]

수퍼울트라다이나믹메가쇼킹하이은하철도떼제베999같은 스피드~ ㅎㅎ 1번주제 - 난 약먹어서 살빼지 않으리~ 2번주제 - 토픽이 너무 일찍 올라와서 공부할 시간도 많아져서 너무 기뻐~ ㅎㅎㅎ

[Dexter(한동욱)]

좋은 토픽 감사합니다.. 참석.

[Joe(조형섭)]

우와 길다~~~~~~~ ㅎㅎㅎ...

[바비킴]

정말 빨리 올라왔네요~정참합니다! 그런데 토요일 마다 운동하는 것이 있어서 당분간은 스피드 퀴즈 전까지만 참석이 가능할 것 같습니다! 죄송합니다! 운영자 여러분께 양해를 부탁드립니다! /아~오늘 갑자기 집에 있이 좀 생겨서 참석이 어려울 것 같습니다! 미안합니다! ㅜㅜ

[Teddy~*(두희)]

전혀 죄송하지 않으셔도 되어요~ ^^ 운동도 영어도 열심히 하시는 회원님 되시길 기원합니다~ ^^

[James(준연)]

안녕하세요, 처음이라 쑥스럽지만 들이대 볼게요.. 그냥 시간맞춰 가면 되는 건가요?

[Teddy~*(두희)]

네~ 시간 맞춰서 시내 화담으로 오시면 됩니다~ ^^ 장소는 공지사항 글을 참조하세요~ ^0^

[Stylish(진화)]

화이팅이에요^ㅇ^~~~

[honeybee74]

정참하길 빌어주삼....^^

[Teddy~*(두희)]

정참~정참~정참~정참~정참~정참~정참~ ^^

[Stylish(진화)]

백일기도 고고씨;ㅇ^ㅇ^~~