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A HEALTHIER WAY TO EAT TOMATO

Lai Cheng September 8, 2023 0 Comments
Tomatoes are full of healthy nutrients. They’re a great source of potassium and Vitamin C and are a hydrating food due to their high moisture content. Tomatoes are also packed with health-promoting antioxidants and phytochemicals, including several beneficial forms of vitamin A such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene, which helps reduce...
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Cancer On the Rise in Under-50s

Lai Cheng September 7, 2023 0 Comments
9 in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases There are many upsides to growing old, but one of the downsides, unfortunately, is a higher risk of developing cancer. Increasing age is a key risk factor. And with more of us living longer worldwide, millions of older people will have to contend with the disease. Now a new study adds weight to...
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CHICKEN vs CHICKPEAS – Which is Healthier?

Lai Cheng September 6, 2023 0 Comments
Eating less meat is healthier for your body and can also be healthier for the planet. There are many natural plant foods that can replace the protein in meat, and eating these foods may lower the risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer and other chronic diseases. Good plant-based sources of protein include beans, lentils, peas, nuts and seeds, whole grains, tofu and tempeh....
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CAN MALAYSIA BECOME SMOKE-FREE LIKE SWEDEN?

Lai Cheng September 4, 2023 0 Comments
Sweden is well ahead of schedule in achieving the World Health Organization’s (WHO) target of reducing the prevalence of tobacco use among adults to less than 5% by 2025. Imagine living somewhere where almost nobody smokes cigarettes. Where you don’t have to worry about used cigarette butts littering the ground, secondhand smoke polluting the air or sick and suffocating people suffering in...
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Excessive Screen Time Causing Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Tweens and Teens

Lai Cheng September 4, 2023 0 Comments
Screen time is contributing to chronic sleep deprivation in tweens (the term for pre-adolescent children around the ages of 10 to 12) and teens.  A paediatric sleep expert explains how critical sleep is to kids’ mental health. “I am the lead physician of the sleep centre at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where I study various paediatric sleep disorders. Our team of physicians and providers...
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THINGS THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR MEDICATION

Lai Cheng September 1, 2023 0 Comments
You may know that some medicines don’t work well together. But what you eat and drink can have an effect on some drugs, too. Before you take a medication for the first time, talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if there’s anything you should stay away from. GRAPEFRUIT This citrus fruit changes the way certain cells in your gut take in and move medication through your body – it can...
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DATES ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH

Lai Cheng September 1, 2023 0 Comments
Dates are very nutritious – they are rich in vitamins and minerals (eg: iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins) as well as fibre. They also contain antioxidants (flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acid) that may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. However, as dates are high in sugar – they are a natural...
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WHY COLOUR VARIETY MATTERS WITH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Lai Cheng September 1, 2023 0 Comments
“Eat the rainbow” – or rather, eat a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables – is a fundamental healthy eating tip. Each colour in fruits and vegetables is created by specific phytonutrients, which are natural compounds that help protect plants from germs, bugs, the sun, and other threats. And each colour indicates an abundance of specific nutrients. In fact, the variety of vitamins,...
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Do Not Sacrifice Malaysians’ Future to the Vape Industry

Lai Cheng August 30, 2023 0 Comments
Vaping will be the scourge of the future and will be difficult to eliminate just like smoking unless it is banned now. Therefore, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to seriously consider banning it altogether. Vape traders are exploiting school children by selling vape products to them illegally. CAP found many school children admitting that they vaped and this brings...
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