Good News In 2009, San Francisco made recycling and composting a requirement for all businesses and homes. It passed the first mandatory composting law in the United States. San Francisco also ban the use of environmentally harmful objects, such as cashier bags and foam plastic. Ultimately, San Francisco’s goal is zero waste. This means that the recycling, composting, recycling and reducing consumption, so as not to have anything into a landfill or incineration. Bad News The United States used to transfer a lot of its plastic waste to China for recycling. But last…continue reading →

We can help keep as much waste as possible out of landfills through recycling, composting, reusing and waste reduction solutions. By diverting waste from landfills, we can benefit both economically and environmentally. Here are the main recycling signs for the 3 “R” s: Reuse or strategic procurement can reduce the amount of waste produced, and proper recycling or composting can find new uses for waste materials. Sending materials to landfills creates harmful methane emissions and is also a more expensive option. The 3 ‘R’s for better environments Reduce, reuse, recycle — the three…continue reading →

Teeth are a very important part of your body. You can’t smile nicely without your teeth, enjoy your favorite meal or chat to someone properly. Brushing your teeth properly can help prevent tooth decay, periodontal disease or gum disease, which causes at least one-third of adults to lose their teeth. If you brush your teeth incorrectly and frequently, it may cause mineral calcification and tartar formation in saliva. Poor dental health is associated with heart disease and shortened life expectancy. Interesting Facts about Healthy Teeth Heart disease and diabetes have linkage to the…continue reading →

World Cancer Day was created in Paris on 4 February 2000 at the New Millennium World Cancer Summit against Cancer. More than 900 events take place in over 100 different countries each year. It aim to mobilize the international community and bring an end to the injustice of preventable cancer misery. For example, the theme of the last World Cancer Day in 2019-2020 – “I can, we can” acknowledges that everyone has the capacity to address the cancer burden. We can work together to reduce cancer risk factors. We can overcome barriers to…continue reading →

Recycling can prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, thereby reducing: energy use, air pollution (incineration) and water pollution (landfill). It is both a process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects and is also an alternative to “traditional” waste treatment, saving materials and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, different recycling strategies can be taken to boost: the environment, the economics, renewable development and stop pollution entering the oceans simultaneously. What can be Recycled? The materials that can be recycled…continue reading →

Breast cancer is the number one cancer of women in developed and developing countries. Due to increased life expectancy, urbanization and the adoption of Western lifestyles, the incidence of breast cancer in developing countries is rising. Although some risks can be reduced through prevention, these strategies cannot eliminate most breast cancers that develop in low- and middle-income countries because these countries are diagnosed as advanced. Therefore, early detection to improve the survival rate of breast cancer is still the cornerstone of breast cancer control. Top 10 Key Risk Factors of Breast Cancer Being…continue reading →

Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the tissue of the breast. Damage to these cells’ DNA results in uncontrolled cell division and growth, and enough cells aggregate to form a lump eventually. Did you know breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Hong Kong? One in 19 women is at risk of developing breast cancer by age 75. In Hong Kong, an average of 6.2 people are newly diagnosed with breast cancer every day. The risk increases with age. Early recognition is your best defense!…continue reading →

The United States is the only country in the world that has practiced democracy for more than 200 years. The adoption of the U.S. Constitution in 1788 was also the world’s largest official blueprint for modern democracy. The race for the White House has begun as the world waits for the 59th presidential election between Democratic nominee Joe Biden and interim President Donald Trump. It will be one of the most fiercely fought polls in the United States. After months of fierce election and controversy, the US presidential election is finally over. Before…continue reading →

The oral cavity is also called oral cancer. This area of ​​the body includes the lining of lips, lips and cheeks (called bucket mucosa), teeth, gums, most of the tongue, bottom of the mouth, and etc. Mouth Cancer in the U.S. Oral cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the United States. About 30,000 cases are diagnosed every year, and about 8,000 people die from oral cancer every year. The incidence of oral cancer is rising. Key Facts About 95% of oral cancers occur in people over 40. The average age…continue reading →

The ability to absorb as well as perceive messages accurately during an communication process is known as listening. Communication can only take place when the listener is fully and actively hearing and holding the message. If one does not have the ability to listen effectively, the message can easily be misinterpreted, the communication process will break down, and the sender will feel frustrated. Listening vs Hearing Hearing is simply the act of sensing sound through the ear. If you don’t have hearing impairment, hearing can naturally happen. However, listening is something you consciously…continue reading →