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During a heat wave, dehydration can sneak up on you faster than you think. Keep an eye out for these signs of low hydration: fatigue, wooziness, headaches, cramps, and darker urine. If you’re tired of plain water, don’t worry. You can load up on hydrating fruits and veggies, too. Source: Consumer Reports

Guidelines from the EU recommend dresses should be worn at least 70 times to offset the carbon emissions involved in their production. Multiply the number of a type of garment you own by the EU’s recommended minimum number of wears. For example: 23 dresses X 70 recommended wears = 1,610 total wears. Divide that total by the number of times you wear the item each year: 1,610 ÷ 52 wears per...

Bothered by house flies? Forget those nasty fly papers, chemical sprays, or fly swatter. Use lemons and cloves instead. Flies are highly sensitive to scent, and the pairing of lemon and cloves overloads their olfactory senses, causing them to stay away. The volatile oils in lemon and cloves is what make this remedy work. Lemons release limonene, a strong citrus compound which disrupts a fly's...

The solution... is human! Source: 1 Million Women  

If you’re thinking of starting a garden, or already have one, practise earth-friendly gardening. An environmentally-sustainable garden doesn’t have to be costly. You can reuse and repurpose your household "trash" into functional garden treasures. Upcycle plastic bottles into planters, egg cartons into seed starters, or old drawers into raised beds. Reusing materials saves money, reduces...

Don't let damaged banknotes stress you out! Simply exchange them at any bank and carry on with confidence. Unfit currency whether defaced, mutilated or otherwise damaged, may still hold value. Take the opportunity to exchange them at any bank. What condition must a banknote be in to be exchanged? Examples of banknotes that do not meet prescribed quality standards and are no longer suitable for...

Ever noticed that plastic bottled drinking water carries an expiry date? Pure water does not go bad. Why state a shelf life, you may wonder. Here’s what you should know. The expiration date on bottled water is mainly about the plastic bottle, not the water itself. Over time the plastic can slowly break down and allow small amounts of chemicals to leach into the water. This is especially so...

AI scams are becoming more realistic. Criminals are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to mimic the voices of bosses, family members, or close friends to trick victims into making immediate money transfers. Don’t get caught. Common modus operandi: AI voice cloning – voices are copied to ask for money or PINs Fake emergency calls – claims of accidents or urgent problems Immediate...

Knowing how long leftovers last can help prevent foodborne illness and reduce waste. Most cooked foods are safe to eat for about 3-4 days when stored properly in the fridge, but this can vary depending on the type of food and how it’s handled. Always store leftovers within 2 hours, keep your fridge at or below 40°F (4°C), and when in doubt, throw it out. Source: The Brain Maze  

Got an issue with your bank, insurance company, takaful operator, or e-money issuers? Check out this advisory from Bank Negara Malaysia.