WHAT IS REAL FOOD?
Real food doesn't have ingredients... real food IS ingredients! Source: Natural Society
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NGOs Back Asbestos Ban, Call for Immediate Implementation
Two NGOs have expressed their support for a complete ban on the use of asbestos in the country, and are urging Putrajaya to implement it immediately. They say the ban would see a decline in asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis and even lung cancer. The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and Health and Safety Advisory Centre (Hasac) said the ban would be a progressive...
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Govt mulling total ban on asbestos, says Nik Nazmi
The government is reviewing a proposal to fully ban the use of asbestos, a material still widely used in the country despite its harmful effects on human health, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. "We will assess how this issue is currently managed under existing legislation and policies. If there are gaps, we may need to improve them," the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister said...
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IS YOUR CHILD DEPRESSED?
Depression and anxiety in children and young people are often overlooked or misunderstood. If you're a parent, caregiver or teacher, it's important to recognise the signs and know what to look for. Source: United Nations
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DISPOSE E-WASTE IN HEALTHY WAYS
When your electronics become waste, they contain valuable and dangerous elements. You can dispose e-waste in different healthy ways: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Put old electronics in designated bins. Replace when necessary. Organise e-waste collection days. Recycle via take-back systems. AVOID Informal E-Waste Recycling Informal e-waste recycling may cause adverse health effects in children,...
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF URBAN GREEN SPACE
Parks, urban forests, tree-lined streets, and riverbanks are vital for our well-being. They cool cities, improve air quality, reduce noise, and boost biodiversity. Check out this infographic to learn more about the health benefits of urban green space. Source: EU Environment Agency
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RECIPE FOR A HAPPY YEAR
Although written over 80 years ago, this recipe for a happy year printed in the December 1940 Cominco Magazine still rings true today! Source: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre fb
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GREEN FOODS FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Fruits and vegetables play an important role in protecting the ageing brain. Try filling your meals with a rainbow of colours to nourish your brain. Each colour brings unique benefits – and that goes for green foods too. A recurring benefit of plant-based green foods is their richness in lutein and zeaxanthin. These powerful antioxidants don’t just support brain health – they also protect...
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35 SKIN LIGHTENING PRODUCTS IDENTIFIED TO HAVE TOXIC MERCURY
Philippines toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition is again cautioning consumers seeking a lighter skin tone from using products containing high levels of mercury, a chemical poison that poses toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and endocrine systems, and on the kidneys, lungs, and the skin itself. The group has released a list of skin lightening products that it had purchased and screened...
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HOW TO BE HAPPY
Ever wondered why people who live simple lives are happier? They spend more time out in nature and appreciate the little things in life. They make more intentional choices about their well-being and have less stress and anxiety. Research shows that 40% of happiness is due to intentional activity. Make being happy a habit. Happiness is an enduring state of mind that can be achieved through a...
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