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HEALTH SECRETS OF BOLIVIA’S TSIMANE PEOPLE

Lai Cheng March 11, 2025 0 Comments
The Tsimané people, an indigenous group in the Bolivian Amazon, are known for their exceptional heart health and low dementia rates. Research shows that only about 1% of Tsimané individuals over 65 develop dementia, compared to 11% in the US. Their diet, rich in fibre, carbohydrates, and essential nutrients, consists of rice, maize, sweet potatoes, plantains, wild game, and freshwater fish,...
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Robust Safeguards on Carbon Capture Needed Before Any Implementation

Lai Cheng March 10, 2025 0 Comments
It is indeed deeply regrettable that the Dewan Rakyat quickly passed the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill on Thursday, 6 March, despite the raising of many critical issues by several Members of Parliament (MPs), especially from the opposition bench, which did not get meaningful responses. The MPs echoed the concerns raised by NGOs on the Bill’s shortcomings, particularly in...
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Do the Maths, Ban E-waste Importation to Malaysia

Lai Cheng March 7, 2025 0 Comments
We, members of Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition, are alarmed by the arguments put forth by “experts” urging Malaysia to allow the importation of electronic waste. The portraits painted of Malaysia’s e-waste landscape and the economics of the global waste trade are partial at best, and outright wrong at worst. Even worse, the narrative included a baseless direct attack on the Department...
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PLASTIC TAKEOUT CONTAINERS LINKED TO HEART FAILURE

Lai Cheng March 3, 2025 0 Comments
Recent research indicates that consuming food from plastic takeout containers may elevate the risk of heart disease. A study conducted by Chinese researchers, published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, examined over 3,000 individuals and found a significant association between frequent use of plastic food containers and an increased incidence of congestive heart failure....
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WHAT ARE YOU PUTTING ON YOUR PLATE?

Lai Cheng February 28, 2025 0 Comments
If you’re shopping for groceries, avoid foods with a long ingredients list and shelf life. These are synonymous with processed foods – which also tend to be high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt foods, most of which do not bear any resemblance to foods in their original forms. Studies have found that foods high in saturated fat, salt, sugar, calories or with minimal whole grains and fibre can...
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SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS, BIG HEALTH BENEFITS

Lai Cheng February 26, 2025 0 Comments
We are literally wired to help each other. "Helper’s high" is the uplifting feeling people experience after performing acts of kindness, generosity, or altruism. It’s more than just a warm, fuzzy sensation-science shows that helping others triggers a biochemical response in the brain that enhances mood and well-being. When you engage in acts of kindness, such as volunteering, donating, or...
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