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Photo: White-collar workers on a Zen Society retreat toll a bell to ease tension and purify their minds before going to sleep at Mount Lu in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, on Aug 3. The society attracts urban professionals who seek peace of mind from their hectic work lives by practicing Zen for a week.

Bilingual news: There's a reason your skin feels a little off after a series of holiday parties, BBQs or mojito-filled beach days. While a few indulgences won't age you overnight, a continuously poor diet can accelerate the aging process of your skin (and teeth) over time. To look as young as you feel, you need to consume the following six things in moderation: sweets, alcohol, white wine, charred meat, salty foods and processed meats.