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7 FRUITS THAT BENEFIT HEALTH

Lai Cheng September 9, 2024 0 Comments
Fruits are nutritious and healthy to eat every day. All fruits contain important vitamins, minerals, plant chemicals and fibre, which help to prevent disease, so it’s best to eat a variety of them. Consider eating bananas, cucumber, oranges, pineapple, pomegranate, raspberry and watermelon. These 7 fruits have health benefits you probably never knew about.                    
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SPEND TIME WITH YOUR CHILDREN

Lai Cheng September 9, 2024 0 Comments
Time spent with children is more important than the money you spend on them. They grow so fast. You will never have this day with your children again – tomorrow they’ll be a little bit older than they are today. A Polish proverb says, “You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once.” Spending time with your children is one thing you will never regret. Small moments in time...
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Understanding PFAS: Environmental Persistence and Human Health Concerns

Lai Cheng September 6, 2024 0 Comments
What is PFAS and where is it used? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of over 4,700 synthetic organic substances that are widely used in consumer and professional products. This category includes chemicals such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), some of which have been in commercial use since the 1940s. PFAS are highly stable...
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CAP Urges Government to Reject Misinformation from ENDS and HTP Industry, Citing Public Health Risks

Lai Cheng September 5, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to reject the arguments presented by the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) (inclusive of e-cigarettes and vapes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) industry. The arguments proffered by the ENDS and HTP industry and their lobbyists echo those previously employed by the tobacco industry, which is now heavily regulated...
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The Double-Edged Sword of Plastics in Asia’s Healthcare

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments
PPE, syringes, and other single-use plastics in the medical sector are a major contributor to the plastic problem. But the industry can be part of the solution, too. By Michelle Reyes and Donna Mae Ocmeja The global attention on plastic pollution largely centers around plastics used in consumer products, such as packaging and single-use wrappers. However, the contribution of the healthcare...
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HOW TO USE ORANGE PEELS TO DETER INSECTS & PESTS

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments
Don’t throw away those orange peels. Repurpose them into a household bug spray. The essential oils in orange peels repel mosquitoes and flies. Just cut the peels up and put them in a jar covered with white vinegar for a few days, then strain and use. Orange peels can also be used to make a garden spray to deter and get rid of pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies and fruit flies. Just...
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HEALTHCARE STARTS WITH YOUR PLATE

Lai Cheng September 2, 2024 0 Comments
In a modern world dominated by Western science, technology and philosophy, protecting our health has increasingly emphasised medical solutions. What people need to hear is this: Healthcare doesn’t begin in the doctor’s office but in the kitchen. Up to 80% of chronic illness could be prevented through lifestyle. A primary driver of disease is chronic inflammation, and this can arise from poor...
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HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF STROKE

Lai Cheng August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Every year 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are left permanently disabled, placing a burden on family and community (WHO, EMRO). How can you reduce your risk of a stroke? Don’t use tobacco Eat less salt Eat more fruits and vegetables Exercise regularly Avoid harmful use of alcohol Take your prescribed medication regularly if you have...
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