Compared to the European Union and the United States, Japan’s seafood traceability standards are rather lax, making it a haven for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) seafood. A lot of IUU seafood — pollock and crab — comes from illegal Russian fisheries. Although Japan and Russia have tried to curtail this in a 2014 agreement, poached crabs — which have long been associated with illegal fisheries in Russia — continue to find their way into the island country, although at a lesser rate. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
