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Author: Lai Cheng

TENNIS BALL MASSAGE FOR BACK AND FOOT PAIN

Having a foot pain from wearing high heels or standing all day? Try a tennis ball massage for quick relief. Massage therapists know this little secret. There are nerve roots that originate in the lower back and branch out until they reach the feet. A simple massage with a tennis ball can help release tension, improve circulation, strengthen the feet, and help loosen foot ligaments, reducing the...
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Green Action Week 2024 – Sharing Energy Saving Tips: Cooling Naturally

In conjunction with Green Action Week 2024 (GAW 2024), the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is glad to present this year’s theme: "Sharing Energy Saving Tips: Cooling Naturally." This initiative aims to raise awareness about the critical need for energy conservation and introduce practical solutions that benefit both the environment and our communities. Green Action Week is a global...
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CAP Applauds Government for Prioritising Public Health Over Vape Industry Interests in Smoking Control Law

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) commends the Malaysian government for implementing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, effective 1 October 2024. This progress comes despite a memorandum from five associations representing over 2,000 vape traders, urging amendments to the law in favour of the vape industry. While the vape industry claims to be a significant...
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WHY CITIES SHOULD REDUCE SPEED LIMITS

To date, more and more European cities are systematically working to expand the proportion of their street network with a speed limit of 30 km/h. Are reduced city-wide speed limits really that effective? Results from a recent study looking at 40 different cities across Europe, including Brussels, Paris, and Zurich, indicated that reductions in speed limits led to reductions in road crashes,...
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Shocking Discovery: 3,600+ Chemicals From Food Packaging Found in Human Bodies

A recent review has uncovered the widespread presence of food contact chemicals (FCC) in humans, identifying 3,601 chemicals used in food packaging and related products found in the human body. The study also points out considerable deficiencies in biomonitoring and the availability of toxicity data. A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental...
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THE JOURNEY IS VERY SHORT

(A wisdom story) An elderly lady got on a bus and sat down. At the next stop, a grumpy young woman climbed up and plonked down beside the old woman, hitting her with her numerous bags. The elderly lady remained calm and silent. Puzzled, the young woman asked her why she was not angry. The elderly woman replied with a smile: “There is no need to be rude or discuss something so insignificant as...
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HOW TO PREVENT OBESITY

Obesity – having too much body fat – is an international scourge today. It isn’t just a cosmetic concern, it’s a medical problem that increases the risk of many other diseases and health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, sleep apnea and certain cancers. How to lose unwanted weight in a healthy way and prevent obesity? Studies...
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