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THE 80/20 RULE for a Better Life

Lai Cheng December 13, 2024 0 Comments

The 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, states that roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. In other words, 20% of what you do leads to 80% of your results.

AGROECOLOGY Protects Land, Food, People & the Environment

Lai Cheng December 13, 2024 0 Comments

Agroecology – an ecological approach to agriculture – is about farming in a way that works with nature, rather than against it. Every minute, the world spends about $1 million to subsidise agriculture. Yet, despite this investment, over 90% of crop varieties have disappeared in the past 100 years. Today, just 9 plant species account for 66% of total crop production. Agroecology draws from...

12 HABITS THAT MAKE ANXIETY WORSE

Lai Cheng December 12, 2024 0 Comments

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress that can cause feelings of worry, fear, or tension. For some people, it can also cause panic attacks and physical symptoms, like chest pain or shortness of breath. Anxiety may keep getting worse if you don’t deal with the stressors causing it, or if the experience is prolonged. Identifying your triggers is an important step in managing the condition. So...

THE BEST TIME TO EAT Orange, Apple, Banana & Nuts

Lai Cheng December 12, 2024 0 Comments

According to some food guides, you are not only what you eat, but also when you eat. Here’s a compilation of useful nutritional advice on when to eat the following 4 foods for maximum benefits. ORANGE. Citrus fruits like oranges may increase acid production in your gut, increasing the risk of gastritis and gastric ulcers. And the fibre and fructose in them can slow down your digestive system if...

A CITY COOLED BY TREES

Lai Cheng December 11, 2024 0 Comments

In the face of a rapidly heating planet, one city has found a way to keep its cool. Medellín, Colombia's second largest city, has cooled by 2°C by planting 2.5 million plants and 880,000 trees. This dramatic change happened in just 3 years. With “green corridors” that mimic the natural forest, the Colombian city could become 5 degrees cooler over the next few decades. Medellín city...

WHY YOU SHOULD EAT LESS SALT

Lai Cheng December 11, 2024 0 Comments

Excessive salt intake is linked to 2 million deaths a year, 1-in-6 of all diet related deaths. Eat less salt to reduce your risk of heart disease and death. Source: WHO

9 BENEFITS OF URBAN TREES

Lai Cheng December 11, 2024 0 Comments

Source: FAO Forestry

“JUST A LITTLE BIT” MAY STILL BE UNSAFE

Lai Cheng December 10, 2024 0 Comments

We are exposed to chemicals every day through the products we buy: cosmetics, shampoo, plastic food containers, paints, electronics, and even food. You may think it’s just a little bit and is harmless. But the problem isn't a one-time exposure. It's the constant, repeated interaction with harmful substances in our daily lives that builds up into harm. Every little bit of toxin that enters your...

MIND YOUR SPEED

Lai Cheng December 10, 2024 0 Comments

Good traffic education. (Cartoon via Mechanical education)

DON’T TURN AWAY PATIENTS OVER CONCERNS OF FACING LEGAL ACTION

Lai Cheng December 9, 2024 0 Comments

Consumer groups are urging doctors to adhere to their fiduciary obligations and not turn away patients over concerns about malpractice lawsuits. It was reported that specialists who perform complicated and high-risk procedures are paying more for their medical indemnity insurance premiums, which are increasing due to a rise in malpractice lawsuits. The Malaysian Medical Association said these...

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