“Abe probably ‘felt he had no choice but to pursue a campaign of abject flattery’[.]” Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had played golf with former US President Donald Trump when the latter was still in office. Although Abe claims that golf is for deterrence, it may actually be a tactic to preserve US-Japan ties. Donald Trump was anti-Asian, anti-alliance, and sometimes anti-Japan, so Abe likely cultivated their friendship to lessen the chance that Trump and the US would abandon Japan if they were ever attacked. 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
