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Year: 2023

Year: 2023

HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA

Lai Cheng August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Dementia is a term for several diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily activities. The illness gets worse over time. It mainly affects older people but not all people will get it as they age. Dementia is currently the 7th leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally. Currently more than 55 million...
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HEAL YOUR GUT, HEAL YOUR BRAIN

Lai Cheng August 11, 2023 0 Comments
Do You Know: Gut health plays a huge role in your mental health. There is a communication system between your gut and brain called the gut-brain axis (GBA). They’re connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways and may even influence each other’s health. Not surprisingly 40-60% of patients with gastrointestinal issues have psychiatric issues, while 50% of...
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LET CHILDREN CHOOSE THEIR OWN CAREER PATHS

Lai Cheng August 11, 2023 0 Comments
All children have different strengths and vulnerabilities. Every child is different. Some are good at sport, others music. Some are very academic and others not. Every child has his or her own unique interests, skills, and passions. It's important not to impose your own career choices on them. Let them pursue their dream and choose their careers based on their aptitude, skills, and passion....
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How sugar and fat affect your brain

Lai Cheng August 10, 2023 0 Comments
Much of our food is increasingly manufactured to be irresistible to us. Experts say this trend has long-term health consequences. We often think of smoking and drinking when it comes to addiction—but there’s another compulsion affecting as many as 14 percent of adults and even 12 percent of kids: food addiction. Indulgent dishes enticing us with fat and sugar can feel impossible to avoid,...
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Is red meat bad for you? And does it make a difference if it’s a processed burger or a lean steak?

Lai Cheng August 10, 2023 0 Comments
A juicy burger is a staple in the modern diet. Yet research shows regularly eating red meat can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. But is eating a beef burger worse for your health than eating a lean grass-fed steak? And how much red meat should we really be eating? Types of red meat First of all, it’s good to clarify that red meat refers...
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BIRDS ARE EATING WAY TOO MUCH PLASTIC

Lai Cheng August 9, 2023 0 Comments
Humans produce more than 400 million metric tons of plastic annually, with much of it clogging our oceans.  New research illuminates just how damaging this can be to seabirds, including scarring, inflammation and organ failure. To a bird, fish or other creature, plastic may resemble food and they may swallow it, not knowing any better. But depending on their size and shape, plastic chunks can...
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BENEFITS OF URBAN TREES

Lai Cheng August 8, 2023 0 Comments
“Did you know trees in cities can lower stress & boost our mental health? Trees and urban forests can make our cities greener, healthier & happier places to live. They can also help us to fight the climate crisis.” ~ UN Biodiversity Public Health and Social Benefits Clean air: Trees produce oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and reduce smog, enhancing a community’s...
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TURMERIC AND DEPRESSION

Lai Cheng August 8, 2023 0 Comments
Studies suggest that turmeric can be as effective as 14 pharmaceutical drugs. Turmeric can be as effective as anti-depressant drugs for improving depression and reducing negative thoughts, without having the side effects of anti-depressant drugs. (Source: Organic Live Food)  
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