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Category: Lifestyle EN

NEED OR GREED?

Greed, the insatiable desire for more, is the disease of discontentment. “Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction,” writes social psychologist and philosopher Erich Fromm in Man for Himself (1947). Greed can consume our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our happiness. Live on just enough. Learn how to...
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HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF STROKE

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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5 ACTIONS FOR GOOD HEALTH

Self-care actions can help to prevent disease, maintain health and manage health conditions. They are habits, practices and lifestyle choices – things that we can do to look after ourselves and lead a healthier life. Here are some things to keep in mind. Regular physical activity. This has huge health benefits for our hearts, minds and bodies. Did you know that physical activity helps to...
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KEY TO A HAPPY LIFE

"Gratefulness is the key to a happy life, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy – because we will always want to have something else or something more." ~ David Steindl-Rast (Image via Ecological Consciousness)  
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THINK BEFORE YOU BUY

Each year, a staggering 2.12 billion tons of waste is generated worldwide. That's enough to circle the globe 24 times if loaded onto trucks! 99% of what we purchase ends up in landfills in just 6 months. Let's embrace sustainable consumption for a healthier planet. How to be a more conscious consumer? Start with these questions. Source: The Global Goals
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CHILDREN’S IMAGINATIVE PLAY?

Healthy outdoor games used to be the norm for children. They mingled with kids in the neighbourhood and kept themselves occupied in simple, joyful games, some of which can be played indoors too. And they would often make up their own games. But many imaginative children’s games are now a thing of the past. If before, kids used to run around and play with just a simple box, today kids spend...
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