Health EN – Page 66 – Consumers Association Penang

12 WAYS TO BOOST WELLNESS

Lai Cheng June 14, 2023 0 Comments

Wellness is important for good health. What is wellness? People often think of wellness as nutrition, exercise, weight management, etc. But wellness is more than that. Wellness is an active process through which we become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. “Wellness consists of 5 components: Physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and social. Health flourishes when...

STAY HYDRATED WITH THESE FRUITS & VEGGIES

Lai Cheng June 13, 2023 0 Comments

Drinking enough water each day is crucial for many reasons: to regulate body temperature, keep joints lubricated, prevent infections, deliver nutrients to cells, and keep organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood; and is essential for proper digestion and helps prevent constipation. Although 80% of your daily water intake usually comes from...

BUILD GOOD HABITS FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE

Lai Cheng June 12, 2023 0 Comments

Cultivating good lifestyle habits goes a long way in protecting health. Some good daily habits to have include regular exercise, eating healthy food, drinking enough water, getting sound sleep, avoiding stress, stopping smoking and limiting alcohol. “Many positive changes take place when you decide to take care of your health. Healthy foods can do wonders for the human brain, from improving...

Enact the GEG law now and don’t submit to tobacco industry lobby

Lai Cheng June 10, 2023 0 Comments

We call on our parliamentarians to approve the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health (GEG) Bill 2023 without any more delay and enact it into law to check the vaping epidemic involving young school children aged 13 to 17. There is no need for the bill to be sent to a parliamentary special committee, as speculated, because it had gone through that process during the previous 14th...

Ireland becomes first nation to require cancer warning labels on alcohol

Lai Cheng June 8, 2023 0 Comments

May 22 (UPI) -- Ireland has approved a new law making the country first in the world to require cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly signed the Public Health Alcohol Labeling Regulations on Monday, which will require labels that show calorie content, grams of alcohol, risks of cancer and liver disease and the dangers of drinking while pregnant. The...

EAT SMART

Lai Cheng June 7, 2023 0 Comments

Most people focus solely on cutting calories to lose weight. High calorie foods – which can lead to weight gain – are almost always artificial and processed and do not provide any significant nutritional value. However, it’s also crucial to consider the types of foods that you’re eating. A high-calorie vegetable salad which is high nutrients is better for health than a low-calorie...

WHY GREEN SPACES ARE GOOD FOR YOU

Lai Cheng June 7, 2023 0 Comments

Research shows that green spaces, areas with natural elements like trees, grass, or gardens, boost your overall well-being. That includes your physical and mental health. Even looking at nature and greenery through a window can lower your blood pressure and anxiety levels, recent studies show. In fact, the longer you’re exposed to green spaces, the more likely you are to have better mental...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GREEN BEANS

Lai Cheng June 6, 2023 0 Comments

Green beans – also known as string beans or snap beans – are rich in Vitamin C and beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives fruits and vegetables their colour. The vegetable helps fight inflammation and is a good source of folate and potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure. Green beans also are a good source of protein and fibre, which helps lower cholesterol. That’s not all....

“PENANG AS AN AGE-FRIENDLY CITY” SURVEY

Lai Cheng May 31, 2023 0 Comments

The Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society and the Penang Women's Development Corporation are calling on all Penangites to participate in a State Government plan to make Penang an Age-Friendly City. This refers to Penang’s initiative to be an Age-Friendly City for all young, older, and people with disabilities to access outdoor spaces, transportation, housing, social activities, communication,...

We need food, not nicotine addiction

Lai Cheng May 30, 2023 0 Comments

This year’s theme for World No Tobacco Day, ‘We need food, not tobacco’, is relevant to Malaysia although the tobacco farmers began switching over to kenaf cultivation about a decade ago. The tobacco industry is now focused on pushing the highly addictive nicotine as a substitute. Whether people smoke conventional cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), or Heated Tobacco...

Consumers Association Penang

Category: Health EN