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Social Distancing 101 During Covid-19: What Does It Mean & How Do You Do It?
The world is in the middle of a deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has already taken the lives of nearly 9,000 and infected more 218,000 globally, at the time of writing. To slow down the spread of Covid-19, many governments and health!-->…
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Breathwork 101: What Is It, Health Benefits & Other Questions You Might Have
Breathwork is totally having a moment this year as more people begin to return to the basics of health and wellness. Especially given the current stressful circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are in search of natural!-->…
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Much Ado About Nothing: Sensationalist Headlines About Menstrual Cups Misleading
Menstrual cups, a sustainable reusable alternative to conventional single-use feminine hygiene products such as tampons and pads, have recently come under fire due to misleading headlines claiming that they are unsafe. While a!-->…
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#LearnFromHome: Complete Guide To Free Online Education Resources
As a part of measures to control the spread of the current coronavirus pandemic, schools around the world have been shuttered. At least 56 countries have shut down schools nationwide with an additional 17 states imposing localised!-->…
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7 Work From Home Tips During The Coronavirus Pandemic
We are in the middle of the current coronavirus pandemic. At the time of writing, Covid-19 is fast reaching 170,000 cases and the death toll has surpassed 6,500 globally. Some of us (who are lucky enough to!) have either been given the!-->…
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Study Shows Screen Time Can Reduce Brain White Matter Growth In Toddlers
Children undergo a crucial period of brain development during from their formative years of birth to around 5 years of age. MRI scans of preschoolers in a new study by the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the United States show those who!-->…
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BREAKING: WHO Declares Coronavirus Global Pandemic
The United Nations health agency, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has just declared the Covid-19 coronavirus a pandemic in an announcement on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom!-->…
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Vietnam To Take Action On Illegal Wildlife Trade Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Vietnam is preparing to ban the trade of wildlife and tighten measures on the illegal trade after a number of conservationist groups called on authorities to take action against the cruel industry. It comes as the world is battling the!-->…
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#IWD2020: 8 Female-Led Asian Brands That You Should Know, From Fashion To Food
While International Women’s Day this year has already passed, it doesn’t mean that we should stop celebrating the many achievements of women to date. From developing much-needed sustainability solutions to leaving behind a positive social!-->…
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Illegal Trade Of Endangered Eel Species Still Prevalent In Hong Kong Despite Coronavirus
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, governments across Southeast Asia have agreed to strengthen cooperation to curb the illegal wildlife trade associated with mass species decline and the public health danger of disease transmission.!-->…
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Expo West, World’s Largest Natural Products Show Postponed Due To Coronavirus
A number of events around the world have been cancelled or postponed since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, and the latest to fall victim is Expo West 2020, the world’s largest natural products show. According to the organisers New!-->…
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Cleaner Air: China Pollution Levels Drop Dramatically Since Coronavirus Outbreak
Satellite images provided by US space agency NASA has shown a major drop in pollution levels in China since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19. The decline in air pollution happened as Chinese authorities extended the Lunar!-->…
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China Permanently Bans Wildlife Trade But Leaves Loopholes For Medicinal Uses
The current coronavirus epidemic has prompted China to permanently ban the trade and consumption of wild animals. While the move is widely praised by conservationists, experts warn against overoptimism as wildlife taken for traditional!-->…
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Are LSD & Psychedelics Making A Wellness Comeback?
Psychedelic drugs are currently classified as an illegal substance in most countries around the world, yet explosion of recent research findings have put LSD and other psychedelics back onto the map for their potential as a!-->…
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‘World’s Leading Health Threat’: 90% Of 200 Most Polluted Cities In China & India
According to the new 2019 World Air Quality Report released by IQAir Group and Greenpeace, nearly 90% of the world’s 200 most polluted cities are located in China and India. The results were calculated based on data measuring the!-->…
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Colgate Enters CBD Space With Acquisition Of Natural Oral Care Brand Hello
Multinational personal care giant Colgate Palmolive is to acquire Hello Products, the fastest-growing natural oral care brand in the United States whose product line includes a range of CBD-containing oral health products. The move by the!-->…
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Bibliotherapy: The New Practice That Can Make You Healthier & Happier
The bookworms amongst us might already be well aware about the joys of diving into a novel, but the benefits of reading appears to go beyond being able to immerse ourselves in an exciting story. According to some experts, the practice of!-->…
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Forget Salt, Sugar And Oil: Are Ultra-Processed Foods To Blame For Obesity?
While nutritional science has pointed to overconsumption of fats and carbohydrates as the cause for obesity, new research now finds that “ultra-processed foods” or UPFs – instant, long shelf-life convenient foods that have undergone!-->…
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Future Of Wellness Report 2020: The 5 Most Interesting Industry Trends
Every year, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) trends forecasting team publishes a report predicting the new developments that will influence the now US$4.5 trillion health and wellness industry. Titled the Future of Wellness 2020, this!-->…
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Burger King’s Mouldy Whopper Ad: Another Case Of Nutrition-Washing?
Burger King recently announced that the company is removing preservatives from its Whoppers – and debuted an ad featuring a 34-day old disgustingly moldy burger ad just to prove it. To the joy of the fast food chain’s genius marketers,!-->…
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Global Organic Food Market Now Worth Over US$100 Billion As Demand For Safe Food Skyrockets
According to new data contained in The World of Organic Agriculture 2020, published by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and IFOAM Organics International, organic agriculture farmland and organic food retail sales has!-->…
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