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Month: April 2023

TOXIC BICYCLE TIRE PUNCTURE REPAIR GLUE

The watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition in the Philippines is urging cyclists and bike mechanics to be wary of the health risks when using a glue for repairing punctured inner tubes as it may contain benzene, a carcinogenic (cancer-causing), mutagenic (can cause genetic mutations) and toxic (poisonous) substance. The group issued its latest toxic alert after buying bike repair kits in Manila that...
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MUSHROOMS: A NUTRIENT POWERHOUSE

  If you’re looking for an all-natural multivitamin, skip the supplement aisle and pick up some mushrooms. Among their many nutrients: B vitamins – including pantothenic acid (B5), niacin (B3), and riboflavin (B2) – plus copper and selenium. Mushrooms also have protein, fibre, potassium, vitamin D, calcium, and more. Not bad for a food that’s more than 90% water. Read more:
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Wildlife ends up as losers in any human wildlife conflict

Bear attacks, foraging elephants, prowling panthers, wandering tigers—many human-animal conflicts have been making headlines lately. Human-wildlife conflicts (HWCs) have increased significantly as human populations continue to expand, turning forests to agriculture, highways,  roads and railways through what were once remote regions, and building homes and communities on lands where animals...
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CHOOSE HEALTHY WAYS TO FEEL GOOD

Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Dopamine also plays a role in controlling memory, mood, sleep, learning, concentration and body movements. Having the right amount of dopamine is important both for your body and your brain. Activities that make you feel good will raise dopamine. Choose healthy ways to raise your dopamine levels.    
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10 Fruits and Vegetables That Last the Longest, So You Can Spend and Waste Less

Grocery bills are higher than ever, and the last thing you want to do is toss out your pricey produce. With a little planning, you can stock up on fruits and vegetables that last longer to make the most of your grocery shopping and create less food waste. Add these long-lasting fruits and vegetables to your shopping list, and you may even be able to reduce shopping trips, expenses, and save the...
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS SWEETENER!

ASPARTAME, an artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar, is often used in beverages (eg: diet soft drinks, low-sugar juices and flavoured waters), dairy products (eg: light yoghurt and low-fat flavoured milk), nutrition bars, desserts (eg: sugar-free puddings and gelatins, light ice cream and popsicles), chewing gum, sauces, syrups and condiments. It is also found in tabletop...
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Join CAP to celebrate our Earth Day on 22 April 2023

Click here to watch promo video! Hurry to get your borage plant package!! Collection Point : CAP Office, No 10, Jalan Masjid Negeri, 11600 Penang. Promotion Period : 13th April till 20th April 2023 Collection Time : 9.30am to 1.00pm & 2.00pm to 4.30pm Lets play our role to make this earth happier and healthier! Thank you. Lemon Borage Lemonade - A Refreshing Drink  
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Over-Emphasis on Safety Means Kids Are Becoming More Anxious and Less Resilient – Neuroscience News

Parental overprotection has been shown to foster unhealthy coping mechanisms in children. Overprotected children are more likely to both internalise problems (as in anxiety and depression) and external ise them (as in delinquency, defiance or substance abuse). It is natural to want to avoid problems, but avoiding things that bring us discomfort can reinforce a belief that we cannot handle...
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