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FOREVER CHEMICALS IN SMARTWATCH AND FITNESS TRACKER BANDS

Lai Cheng February 18, 2025 0 Comments

A new study from researchers at the University of Notre Dame reveals a hidden concern: wristbands on fitness trackers and smartwatches might expose you to harmful "forever chemicals" (PFAS). Many high-end bands are made with fluoroelastomer, a material prized for its strength, flexibility and resistance to sweat. However, products made with this material contain toxic PFAS linked to health risks...

YOUR DIET IS NOT ONLY WHAT YOU EAT

Lai Cheng February 18, 2025 0 Comments

You are what you constantly feed your mind with. Just as your body absorbs what you eat, your mind absorbs what you feed it. The ideas and thoughts you allow to enter your mind create your belief and experiences; they make you the person you are. Since what you feed your mind becomes your reality, it’s important to feed your mind with good stuff. “Nurture your mind with positive thoughts:...

30 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR PLANET EVERY DAY

Lai Cheng February 17, 2025 0 Comments

(Source: 1 Million Women)

ANCIENT JAPANESE WISDOM ON LIVING

Lai Cheng February 17, 2025 0 Comments

Japan’s rich cultural heritage is home to many life philosophies that foster balance, well-being, and mindfulness. These time-tested concepts have influenced people worldwide, helping them live with purpose and intention. In an article in Medium (10 September 2024), Daniel CF Ng wrote about 6 transformative Japanese concepts that can guide anyone toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life....

Stern Action Should Be Taken Against the Sales of Dangerous Car Accessories

Lai Cheng February 15, 2025 0 Comments

On 12th February, 2025, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has issued a warning against the use of dummy buckles as seatbelt alarm stoppers, which can compromise a car's safety features, particularly in the event of an accident. MIROS has highlighted that “A road safety activist has urged the government and police to reveal the...

FROM CAR-CENTRIC TO PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY CITY

Lai Cheng February 14, 2025 0 Comments

The historic city of Dusseldorf in Germany has shown that better, more liveable cities can be built – and that highways are a fixable mistake. The graphic below shows 2 photos of a highway in Dusseldorf. The first photo is from 1990, showing a multi-lane highway curving down the waterfront. The image is grey and bleak. The second photo, in comparison, shows a bright and sunny 2019 shot of the...

REPURPOSE BANANA PEELS INTO FERTILISER

Lai Cheng February 14, 2025 0 Comments

Don’t throw away those banana peels. You can use them as a natural fertiliser for plants. Banana peels are rich in nutrients like potassium, magnesium, and calcium which promote stronger plant growth. Potassium and magnesium contribute to stronger stem and plant root growth and improve nutrient distribution. Calcium supports plant growth by helping to break down nutrients in the soil and...

PLANT TREES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Lai Cheng February 13, 2025 0 Comments

“In recent decades, studies showed that the harmful effects of bad air quality can impair future generations. Early exposure to bad air quality (in uterus, infant, and early childhood) can increase the susceptibility to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) across the lifespan.” – abstract from research paper in Current Opinion in Toxicology, Vol. 35, September 2023 NCDs are chronic diseases (eg:...

Fresh Produce Packed for Sale in Grocery Stores Must State Net Weight

Lai Cheng February 12, 2025 0 Comments

The weight of fresh produce packaged for sale in grocery stores must state its net weight on the label, says the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s Enforcement Division following recent checks on grocers. Its enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the tare weight, or the weight of packaging such as plastic trays, cling wraps and absorbent pads, should not be included in...

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