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Author: Lai Cheng

HOW TO BOOST YOUR MOOD & ENERGY

Feeling sluggish, tired and sleepy? Instead of plopping down in a chair, take a walk. Walking for just 10-15 minutes can leave you feeling energised for hours. Walking increases oxygen flow through the body. It also increases levels of cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine – hormones that help elevate energy levels. That is why going for a walk when you’re tired may be a more effective...
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PLASTICS TREATY NEGOTIATIONS – ON A ROAD TO NOWHERE?

In March 2022, a global commitment was made to negotiate a comprehensive plastics treaty, addressing the entire life cycle of plastic. Now at the end of 2023, countries are still grappling with disagreements, particularly from "low-ambition" nations disputing fundamental terms like "plastics" and "life cycle." Despite some progress, such as increased support for tackling harmful additives, the...
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WHY HEART ATTACKS ARE MORE COMMON IN THE MORNING

You’ve heard of people getting a heart attack in the middle of a crisis, during intense physical activity, or when they are seriously stressed. But do you know, we are more likely to have a heart attack in the morning than any other time of day? Doctors have long known that people are more likely to have a heart attack around the time when they are waking up from sleep than at other times....
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CAP’s Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency Programme at SJK (C) Union

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) went to SJK (C) Union on 6 December 2023 to give a talk on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency. SJK (C) Union was classified as an eco-school, which made a lot of effort to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches. About 832 primary school students attended the talk. Saraswathi Devi Odian, an education officer from CAP, was the...
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World Soil Day: Unearthing the Importance of Soil

In conjunction with World Soil Day which falls on December 5, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on farmers, gardeners, and the public to practice a healthy soil management system that will help prevent soil degradation and its complications. In December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly announced the World Soil Day celebration every December 5, starting in 2014. The...
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A robust Plastics Treaty is needed to protect global health

After talks stalled in Nairobi, it’s important to understand that we cannot recycle our way out of the plastics problem, says one environmental expert. Last year, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to tackle plastic pollution. One year from now, these countries will conclude negotiations for the world’s first international Plastics Treaty, which aims to stem the health...
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CAP’s Energy Conservation Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Dato Kramat, Penang

More than 400 upper primary students from Standards 4-6 started their school day last Wednesday (29 November 2023) by listening to a talk on “Energy Saving and Conservation” by CAP. The session was very interactive – all the students were engaged in discussions and gave their opinions on greenhouse gases and the impact on climate change. #cap_ecp #cap_ecpschool #cap_ecpSKDK      
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MICROPLASTICS: BECOMING ONE WITH TRASH

Microplastics, which can have toxic effects, are everywhere – even in Malaysia. Local research has found them to be present in marine animals (fish) and in rivers. In 2017, 2 Malaysian doctors began a study which tested 11 colon surgical specimens from patients for microplastics and found them to be present in all the specimens collected. International animal studies have found microplastics...
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Toxics in Our Clothing

For this study, jackets and other clothing sold as water- or stain-resistant were purchased from 13 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Most of the jackets tested were marketed for children. Countries included were Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Serbia, Montenegro, Kenya, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the U.S. Read the press release...
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