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Month: June 2023

Month: June 2023

Reasons Why Sugar Destroys Your Health

Lai Cheng June 19, 2023 0 Comments
Sugar poses a serious risk to human health and has been contributing to 35 million deaths globally every single year, says a report by researchers at University of California in the journal Nature. Not to mention that sugar kills more people than all the drugs combined, but it’s regulated and considered safe by the junk food industry and regulatory agencies. Sugar should be considered as toxic...
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‘Smart drugs’ make you worse at solving complex problems, new study finds

Lai Cheng June 19, 2023 0 Comments
A new study that examined the effect of 3 common “smart drugs” on cognitive performance indicates that the drugs are not so smart after all. Users expended more cognitive effort and showed more frantic activity, but in general the drugs made their output worse. People who take these drugs to try to gain an edge in their workplace or studies – especially people who are already...
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500+ International Groups: Biden Must Stop Fossil Fuel Expansion Ahead of September Climate Summit

Lai Cheng June 16, 2023 0 Comments
WASHINGTON (15 June 2023) – More than 500 groups, from 6 continents, sent a letter to President Biden today demanding he stop fossil fuel expansion ahead of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’s Climate Ambition Summit this September. The letter demands the world’s top polluter take urgent action to phase out fossil fuel production and slow global climate catastrophe. The latest climate...
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BANANA LEAF INSTEAD OF PLASTIC WRAP

Lai Cheng June 16, 2023 0 Comments
Natural materials, like banana leaves, can be good alternatives to plastic for everyday packaging use.  The leaves are flexible and can be easily folded, making it perfect for packaging. They’re also big enough for wrapping large food items. Banana leaves are waterproof, don't leach any chemicals onto the food and once the customer is done with the packaging, the leaves are compostable,...
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CUCUMBERS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

Lai Cheng June 15, 2023 0 Comments
The humble cucumber has more health benefits than you might have thought. Cucumbers are an excellent source of water (each cucumber has about 95% water). They keep you at a healthy weight, provide important vitamins and minerals, help control blood sugar, protect your cells from damage, slow heart-related disease, and prevent constipation. Read more:  
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12 WAYS TO BOOST WELLNESS

Lai Cheng June 14, 2023 0 Comments
Wellness is important for good health. What is wellness? People often think of wellness as nutrition, exercise, weight management, etc. But wellness is more than that. Wellness is an active process through which we become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. “Wellness consists of 5 components: Physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and social. Health flourishes when...
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Consider motorised vehicles to pull chariots

Lai Cheng June 14, 2023 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) attention was drawn to an incident that occurred during a chariot procession related to the Chitra Pournami festival in Teluk Intan, Perak, where a video recording showed bulls struggling to manoeuvre the chariot. At the suggestion of a devotee, it was reported that the handler proceeded to hit the bulls to make them pull the chariot. We are appalled...
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STAY HYDRATED WITH THESE FRUITS & VEGGIES

Lai Cheng June 13, 2023 0 Comments
Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood; and is essential for proper digestion and helps prevent constipation. Although 80% of your daily water intake usually comes from...
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PROTECT NATURE – IT’S IN YOUR HANDS

Lai Cheng June 13, 2023 0 Comments
Trees are important in our life.  They give us clean air, water and food; store carbon, stabilise soil, bring life to the world's wildlife, and make the earth a beautiful liveable place (The Scientific World). Forests are being destroyed at an alarming rate, and it's up to us to protect them. Our future is in our hands. “We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children...
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USED FOR MINUTES, BUT LASTS 1,000 YEARS

Lai Cheng June 13, 2023 0 Comments
Plastic bags have a lifespan of mere minutes, yet they may persist in the environment for thousands of years. Plastics often contain additives making them stronger, more flexible, and durable, thus extending their life as litter. Plastic cups and bottles can take up to 450 years to decompose; plastic straws, 200 years; and a common plastic bag, 20 years. Although they can break down in as little...
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