Month: September 2024
Why You Should Be Worried about BPA
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical used in a wide range of products such as epoxy paints and glue, lining of food cans, and thermal paper receipts. BPA is also used as a building block in polycarbonate plastics which can be used to make food containers and baby bottles, despite BPA being a known endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC). Concerns about BPA's impact on health have been raised,...
Read More 
FROM BUSY EXPRESSWAY TO PEACEFUL PARK
Beautifully transformed – Cheonggyecheon in Seoul, Korea. The conversion of this expressway into an urban oasis gives people a place to go to relax and unwind, and a chance to connect with nature, even in the middle of the city.
Read More 
WHAT’S EATING UP YOUR TIME
Most of us are guilty of wasting time. Remember, time lost cannot be regained. Not only that, wasting time diverts your attention and energy away from the tasks that are most important or valuable to you. Remove these 10 time-wasters from your life. (Image from @Financialtutorship)
Read More 
CLIMATE CHANGE HURTS HEALTH
Climate change affects us more than we think. According to the World Health Organization, the climate crisis is driving health impacts such as heat stress, heart disease, asthma, and infectious diseases like dengue and cholera.
Read More 
HOW TO EAT TO BE HEALTHY
Most foods sold at the supermarket are processed in some way. When food is processed, its texture and flavour change. Processed foods contain added salt, oil, sugar, fat, or other substances. Examples include canned soup and beef jerky. Some foods are very highly processed (called ultra-processed foods) and are mostly or entirely made from additive substances. In addition to added salt, sugar,...
Read More 
Chemicals in common personal-care products like soap and makeup could cause girls to start puberty early
New research from the Endocrine Society suggests that some compounds in items including deodorant and detergent could disrupt the body’s natural hormone system. Puberty has been starting earlier for girls over the past several decades. In the mid-19th century, girls typically got their first periods at an average age of 16.5 years. Today, the average is anywhere between 10 and 13 years. While...
Read More 
TREE CANOPIES & CAR-FREE SPACES: The Future of Urban Living
Look at this beautiful street in Athens! This tree-lined avenue shows how integrating nature into our cities can transform urban spaces into vibrant, healthy, and welcoming places for people. By designing compact, walkable neighbourhoods with car-free zones, we create more space dedicated to people and greenery. Tree canopies not only add natural beauty, but they also provide much-needed shade,...
Read More 
READING IS THERAPEUTIC
“Why do I read? I just can't help myself. I read to learn and to grow, to laugh and to be motivated. I read to understand things I've never been exposed to. I read when I'm crabby, when I've just said monumentally dumb things to the people I love. I read for strength to help me when I feel broken, discouraged, and afraid. I read when I'm angry at the whole world. I read when everything is...
Read More 
TOBACCO IS POISONING OUR PLANET
Every year, the tobacco industry costs the world more than 8 million human lives, 600 million trees, 200,000 hectares of land & 22 billion tonnes of water. The majority of tobacco is grown in low-and-middle-income countries, where water and farmland are often desperately needed for food production. This leads to not only a shortage of vital resources but also contributes to deforestation....
Read More