5月27日 英语：Clock ticking for men too 男人也需警惕'生殖高龄

Fruit juice as bad as soda 
纯天然果汁也有害健康

A study links drinking too many sugary beverages - and even 100% natural fruit juices - to an increased risk of early death. Specifically, drinking an excessive amount of fruit juice could lead to an increased risk of premature death ranging from 9% to 42%, according to the study, published in the journal "JAMA Network Open". 
一项最新研究表明，喝太多含糖饮料会增加早逝风险，纯天然果汁也不例外。发表在《美国医学会杂志•网络开放》上的一项研究表明，过量饮用果汁可能令早逝几率增加9%至42%。

Overall, the sugars found in orange juice, although naturally occurring, are pretty similar to the sugars added to soda and other sweetened beverages, the study suggests. "Sugary beverages, whether soft drinks or fruit juices, should be limited," said Jean A. Welsh, a co-author of the study and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University in Atlanta.
研究表明，总体来看，虽然橙汁中的糖分是天然的，但仍与汽水等饮料中添加的人工甜味剂十分相似。研究报告作者之一、美国亚特兰大埃默里大学儿科学助理教授吉恩•A•威尔士说："含糖饮料，无论是软饮料还是果汁，都应该加以限制。"

Clock ticking for men too
男人也需警惕'生殖高龄'

It's usually women who are burdened with the biological clock concept, but new research suggests men may also have a time limit on having children. According to a new study published in the journal "Maturitas", men should consider banking their sperm before reaching "advanced paternal age", which has been variably defined as above the age of 35 or 45 in medical fields. 
人们通常认为女性才会被生殖生物钟所累，但新研究指出，男性也有生育年龄极限。根据发表在《欧洲更年期杂志》期刊上的新研究，男性应考虑在到达"生殖高龄"前冷冻精子，医学界对男性生殖高龄的定义没有统一标准，有的是指35岁以上，有的是指45岁以上。

This is because men older than this may experience decreased fertility, the study states, and put their female partners at higher risk of a number of pregnancy and birthing complications, such as gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. 
研究指出，这是因为超出生殖高龄的男性生殖能力会下降，并会增加女孕期和分娩并发症的风险，比如妊娠糖尿病、先兆子痫和早产。

Additionally, infants born to older fathers may also be at higher risk of a number of conditions, such as congenital heart disease, newborn seizures and low birth weight. The study also found that some of these children were more likely to develop certain cancers and cognitive disorders, such as autism.
此外，高龄父亲所育的婴儿患上先天性心脏病、新生儿癫痫和出生体重过低等疾病的风险也更高。研究还发现，父亲年龄偏大的一些孩子更容易患上某些癌症和自闭症等认知障碍疾病。

Ashes turned into replica
宠物骨灰制成玻璃爪子

Losing a loved one, either human or animal, is one of the hardest experiences you'll face in life. To help keep the memories alive, many of us like to have a physical reminder to keep close at hand, something beautiful and meaningful that contains the essence of a friend departed. 
失去所爱，无论是人还是动物，都是人生中最艰难的经历之一。为了留住关于逝者的回忆，许多人都想拥有一个触手可及的实物纪念品，包含逝者精华的美丽而有意义的纪念品。

Davenport Memorial Glass specializes in just these kinds of physical reminders, creating memorial pieces that infuse a small quantity of a loved one's ashes with stunning glass works of art. 
达文波特玻璃纪念品公司专营这类实物纪念品，用少量逝者骨灰制成美丽的玻璃工艺纪念品。

The pet paws are particularly popular and are small enough for you to carry a little piece of your beloved cat or dog with you wherever you go. "Our goal is to physically capture a moment, to create a keepsake that brings back a memory," Davenport writes on their website.

其中宠物爪子玻璃纪念品特别受欢迎，体积足够小，无论你去哪里，都可以随身携带爱猫或爱狗的一小份骨灰。这家公司在官网上写道："我们的目标是用实物纪念品来留住瞬间，唤起回忆。"

Color affects the flavor
餐巾颜色影响食物口感

A report examining the relationship between colored napkins and the flavor of food found that colors contribute to flavor. The experiments found that aqua blue napkins enhance the flavor of eggs and Indian food. 
一份报告研究了各种颜色的餐巾和食物口感之间的关系后发现，颜色可以提升口感。实验发现，水蓝色的餐巾能提升鸡蛋和印度食物的口感。

This is because it brings out orange and yellow as contrast colors and makes the dishes seem less salty. Coral pink actually increases the perception of sweetness and decreases bitterness, making it perfect for desserts. 
这是因为水蓝色与橘色和黄色构成对比色，从而让菜肴看起来不那么咸。珊瑚红则能增加人们对甜味、减少对苦味的感知度，因此是甜点的完美搭档。

Mustard yellow helps to improve the flavor of green dish such as sprouts and salads, as well as tart flavors including fish and sea food. Anthracite grey helps to contrast the tones of lighter colored table settings and meals, meaning grey napkins give Mediterranean food a richer taste.
芥末黄有助于提升豆芽、沙拉等绿色食物、以及包括鱼和海鲜在内的酸味食物的口感。煤灰色有助于与餐桌摆设和食物的浅色调构成鲜明对比，这意味着灰色的餐巾能让地中海食物的口感更丰富。