Category: Health EN

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...

Going on a short journey? Leave the car at home and walk or cycle instead. Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your mood, put a smile on your face and improve your general health and wellbeing. By swapping short car journeys with cycling or walking, you can easily build exercise into your day and reap the health...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all recipients of the World No Tobacco Day Award 2025 presented by the World Health Organization (WHO), especially to: YB Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia; Dr. Noraryana Binti Hassan, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH); and Dr....