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Category: Featured Article English

From Drab to Hopeful

HOW ART UNITED & TRANSFORMED A NEIGHBOURHOOD Graffiti artists are often viewed as hooligans and rabble-rousers who vandalise property and cause trouble for society. But perhaps their expressive spark can be put to good use? That’s what the Mexican government did some years ago – with surprising results. A group of young graffiti artists were asked to paint a Mexican hillside village of...
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You Have a Second Heart – And It’s in Your Calves

Your calves are more than muscles they’re your body’s “second heart.” Discover how this hidden pump protects circulation, energy, and long-term health, and how a simple habit can keep it active every day. We all know the heart is working nonstop to keep us alive. But hidden in your lower legs is another vital pump that plays a huge role in how energised, clear-headed, and healthy you...
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RECONNECT WITH NATURE

Human’s connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, a recent study has shown. This is mostly due to the increased loss of accessible green spaces and the lack of passing on knowledge around nature to children. But the good news is, this can be reversed by spending more time in nature! Are there any here that you would like to try out? Source: 1 Million Women
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How to be Healthy

EAT A VARIETY OF COLOURFUL FRUITS Eating a variety of colourful fruits every day is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support long-term health. Each colour represents different phytonutrients and antioxidants that play unique roles in the body. Red fruits like strawberries and pomegranates are rich in lycopene and anthocyanins, which help fight cellular damage. Orange and yellow...
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LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

Live life to the fullest because you only get to live it once. Life is short. Time is fast. No replay. No rewind. A poem with a good message: Seize the day and live it well. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….................................................................... Don't take life for granted, go out...
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THE DARK SIDE OF THE FAST-FOOD INDUSTRY

Fast food meals seem cheap and convenient, but they come at a higher price than you might think. Find out about the dark side of the fast-food industry. The fast-food industry’s secrets can keep you wanting more but are detrimental to your health, says Dr Eric Berg, a respected social media health educator and author of the best-selling book “The Healthy Keto Plan”. In an online video that...
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6 Reasons to Be Grateful for Bees

Many people are afraid of bees. And why not? They have stingers that hurt more than you would expect and some people are very allergic, even deathly allergic, to them. But contrary to our fears, bees are not aggressive insects and do not go after humans unprovoked. And if you knew all that bees do for you, you would be happy to share your food or drink with them. Here are 6 reasons to be...
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Dressing for Comfort

THE COLOUR OF YOUR CLOTHES MATTER When it comes to staying comfortable in hot weather, the colour of your clothes plays a crucial role. The science behind this lies in how different colours absorb or reflect sunlight. Light-coloured clothing, such as white, beige, or pastels, reflects most of the sun's rays. This means less heat is absorbed by your clothes, helping to keep your body cooler...
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URBAN ORCHARDS

Where Fruit Trees Belong to the Public Across cities like Auckland, Nelson, and Waiheke Island in New Zealand, fruit trees are intentionally planted in public spaces, including sidewalks, parks, and berms, so anyone can pick fresh produce for free. According to OurAuckland, these trees include apples, plums, feijoas, figs, and even bananas, all grown with support from local councils and...
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Genetically Modified Crops in the Malaysian Food System

Approvals for the import into Malaysia of genetically modified (GM) crops for food and feed have increased markedly in recent years. Most of these crops are of the herbicide-tolerant and/or insect-resistant varieties, giving rise to health concerns of exposure to herbicide residues and insecticidal toxins via food consumption. The food safety risks are compounded by the proliferation of...
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