Category: Health EN

Recent research highlights that strawberries may play a beneficial role in improving insulin sensitivity, a key factor in managing chronic conditions like Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In a 12-week randomised trial, adults with prediabetes who ate 2.5 servings of strawberries daily showed notable improvements in insulin resistance and overall heart...

On 22 June 2025, under the category of community programme, the volunteers of Penang Suya Meiyarivagam (PSM) participated in a session on how to cool the body naturally. Some recipes from the Cooling Food and Drinks brochure, published by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), were demonstrated. The session featured the use of dried and fresh flowers of butterfly pea and hibiscus, steeped in...

19 June 2025, Manila, Philippines/Gothenburg, Sweden – The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) lauded the Governments of Switzerland, Morocco and Cameroon for nominating lead chromate pigments for Rotterdam Convention listing, while urging other countries to follow suit in order to control the global trade of this common ingredient in making lead paint, one of the most...

Did you know? Ultra-processed foods are often packed with additives and preservatives that can negatively alter gut bacteria, leading to digestive issues and inflammation. Here’s what one study found. (Info and graphic from @DrKristieLeong)

Water is of major importance to our body and drinking enough water is important for health. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. The brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%. Being adequately hydrated is critical for your body to work as it should. Water is...

Danish schools teach empathy as a dedicated subject, known as “Klassen Tid” (Class Time), from ages 6 to 16. During these lessons, students discuss their emotions, personal struggles, and group dynamics in a safe and supportive environment. Teachers guide the conversations, helping students develop emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and conflict resolution strategies. The goal...

Our self-image is the mental picture we have of ourselves. Self-image is a crucial aspect of our lives, as it determines how we think, act, and live our lives. In fact, the way you view yourself is more important than how others see you. Recognise and acknowledge your true value and worth. Find your own gifts and talents and develop them. Accept all your faults and imperfections – everyone has...

Your body does its deepest healing while you’re asleep – so what happens when that sleep is broken? Studies show chronic insomnia can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease by 45%. It cranks up stress hormones and keeps blood pressure elevated – two major red flags for heart health. Protect your bedtime like you protect your workouts or nutrition – it’s just as crucial. (Info and...

Consumers must be made aware of the ‘Legacy Documents’, a vast archive of internal records from major tobacco companies made public following US litigation in the 1990s. The over 14 million files (more than 80 million pages) reveal how the industry manipulated science, marketing, and public policy to protect its profits. The documents are housed in the Legacy Tobacco Documents Library (LTDL)...

Synchronise Your Daily Routines with Your Inner Body Clock Most of us live life guided by the clock on the wall. But there’s another important clock that is important for our survival, which we tend to ignore in our busy lives – our body’s own clock. Our body clock is a powerful tool that can make us healthier, happier, and live longer and more productive lives. To get these benefits, we...