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Year: 2023

Year: 2023

STEAM BROCCOLI TO BOOST ITS CANCER-FIGHTING COMPOUNDS

Lai Cheng November 2, 2023 0 Comments
Broccoli contains vitamins (K, A, and B), antioxidants, digestion-improving fibre, protein, and more. But how you cook broccoli can make a big difference in how nutritious it is. Studies suggest that steaming your broccoli for 3-4 minutes until it turns a bright green will boost its cancer-fighting compounds. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are a good source of sulforaphane, a...
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OVERWORKING IS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH

Lai Cheng November 2, 2023 0 Comments
Overwork can take a toll on your health. Long hours – usually defined as more than 45 or 55 hours a week – may be linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, prediabetes and depression. A study from the World Health Organisation found that working an average of 55 hours or more each week increases your risk of stroke by 35% and your risk of dying from heart disease by 17%,  compared to...
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Brown, Black, Red… WHICH RICE IS HEALTHIER?

Lai Cheng November 1, 2023 0 Comments
Rice is an important food staple that supports the nutritional needs of more than half of the global population. There are more than 40,000 different varieties of cultivated rice. From the aromatic Thai “jasmine” rice used in curries, to the “basmati” rice of India, each variety, or cultivar, is distinguished by its grain length, shape and colour. Each cultivar also has its own flavour,...
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DISAPPEARING CITY BACKYARDS

Lai Cheng November 1, 2023 0 Comments
Backyards today are being lost to higher-density housing. Backyards are the most local of green spaces – an environment where city dwellers can retreat from the pressures of daily life. But in modern city planning focussed on making cities more compact, a large backyard is often seen as undesirable because of the space it consumes. “Such beautiful sources of shade in the backyards of cities...
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HIGH HEELS DAMAGE YOUR FEET – AND BODY

Lai Cheng November 1, 2023 0 Comments
The X-ray shows how wearing high heels exert considerable pressure on the bones, muscles and tendons of the feet. There are 26 bones in your foot. When you wear high heels, each of these bones is in improper position. This increases your risk of bone pain and osteoarthritis. In addition, the alignment of your knees, back and hip are all sacrificed. When your body is so unaligned, your joints...
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3rd SESSION OF PLASTIC TREATY NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN SOON

Lai Cheng October 30, 2023 0 Comments
The 3rd negotiation meeting for the UN Global Treaty to end plastic pollution (INC-3) is scheduled from 13 to 19 November in Nairobi, Kenya. The first round of negotiations started in 2022 and the second in 2023. The legally binding treaty that will be developed is meant to eliminate plastic pollution worldwide. CAP is a member of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA). GAIA and...
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Tai chi may slow Parkinson’s symptoms for years, study finds

Lai Cheng October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Tai chi may help slow down the symptoms of Parkinson's disease for several years, a Chinese study suggests. Those who practised the martial art twice a week had fewer complications and better quality of life than those who didn't, the researchers say. Parkinson's is a progressive brain disease which leads to tremors and slow movement, and there is no cure. Experts say the findings back up...
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Even a small amount of red meat can increase your diabetes risk

Lai Cheng October 30, 2023 0 Comments
It’s long been known that consuming lots of red meat is harmful. But new research shows what even a modest amount can do to your body. Proud of cutting back on your red meat consumption? A new study suggests it may not be enough. Meat lovers could be boosting their risk of type 2 diabetes with as little as two servings of red meat per week, the research shows. And average Americans—as well...
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BEING HEALTHY IS A CHOICE

Lai Cheng October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Many chronic diseases are caused by key risk behaviours, says the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By making healthy choices, you can reduce your likelihood of getting a chronic disease and improve your quality of life. Don’t smoke. Eat healthy. Be active. Limit drinking. These are just 4 of many good lifestyle choices that can boost your health and stave off disease.  
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WE NEED LAWS TO ELIMINATE LEAD IN PAINT

Lai Cheng October 28, 2023 0 Comments
CAP has been making calls to the Government to come out with standards for lead in paints for almost 30 years now. Till today we still find lead in our paints. Over the years we have tested and found lead to be consistently present in paints sold. (https://consumer.org.my/cap-promulgate-law-to-eliminate.../). Leaded paint is a continuing source of exposure to people – and a critical health...
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