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SPORTSMEN FOR A LEAD-SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Lai Cheng March 19, 2024 0 Comments
Lead is a toxic substance commonly found in paints. It can affect people of any age but is especially harmful to children, pregnant women and unborn babies. Due to its toxicity, many countries have banned lead in paint manufacturing, and responsible paint manufacturers have switched to non-lead raw materials to produce lead-safe paints. Awareness is growing on the dangers of lead paints with...
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COCONUT WATER & WATERMELON: Healthy and Hydrating

Lai Cheng March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Need a good thirst quencher? Plain water works best but for a tasty change you may want to try coconut water, or even watermelon. Both are hydrating, and healthy to take too. Coconut water and watermelon are rich in electrolytes. Electrolytes help to keep you hydrated, regulate the body's pH levels, promote sleep, improve mental cognition, and strengthen the immune system (Organic Live Food)....
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WHY ALCOHOL IS SO DANGEROUS FOR YOUNG ADULTS’ BRAINS

Lai Cheng March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Alcohol is a toxin. Its dangers span fatal accidents, liver disease, and many kinds of cancer. Even small quantities can be carcinogenic, leading the World Health Organization to declare that "when it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health". Although beer and wine are commonly seen as safer drinks, as the US guidance states, the type of drink is not the...
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Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Minuscule pieces of plastic lodged in the fatty deposits that line human arteries may be linked with higher risks for heart disease, strokes, and death, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday. Among 304 patients who underwent procedures to clear a major artery in the neck, 58% were found to have microscopic and nanoscopic “jagged-edged” pieces of plastic in the plaque lining the blood...
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DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Do you have a fear of failure? It’s clinically known as atychiphobia – a condition that can immobilise you and stop your progress in life. It makes you scared to try new things, take risks or embrace growth for fear of failure. As a result, you can’t move forward to achieve your goals. Many people may keep this fear to themselves or may not recognise they have it. American figures show 1...
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Preventing dengue is a collective effort

Lai Cheng March 8, 2024 0 Comments
Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan stated that 18,247 cases were recorded during the first five weeks of 2024, up 65.6% compared to the 11,127 cases in the same period last year. As one of the deadly tropical diseases, dengue is affecting a substantial global population size due to factors including globalization, human settlement, and possibly climate change. Due to...
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CARDAMOM – A NATURAL STRESS-RELIEVER

Lai Cheng March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Cardamom has long been used in traditional medicine to help improve mental clarity and relieve stress. It is believed to have a calming effect on the mind and can help boost mood and reduce anxiety. This spice is used in Ayurvedic medicine to fight depression, stress and other mental health issues. This and many other health benefits of cardamom are backed by science. In a 2016 study, rats with...
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Doctor: “Ultra-processed foods are to blame for the state of more than half the patients I see”

Lai Cheng March 6, 2024 0 Comments
Last night, I got back late from work and, feeling stressed and tired, I raided the kitchen cupboards and scoffed a bowl of Coco pops, two pieces of toast and all the Tunnock’s Milk Chocolate Caramel Wafers in the biscuit tin. I knew what I was eating was highly processed and unhealthy — but the temptation of the short-term hit was too great to worry about any of the health implications. As a...
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Give kids household things to play with instead of plastic toys, expert tells parents

Lai Cheng March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Plastic toys may not be as cute and innocent as they seem. In fact, with chemicals like lead and phthalates lurking in them, plastic toys might be the worst companion to leave your toddler with. Associate Professor Dr Subhashini Jayanath said children could be exposed to lead simply by biting or placing plastic toys in their mouth. Children below six years old are at greater risk to the effects...
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