Tian (left) and Alif, players of Garuda Lions FC, pick up rubbish on the field as they have been taught to do at the club.

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Hemp plants are cultivated at the Royal Agricultural Station Pang Da in Samoeng, Chiang Mai.

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Thailand approves medical marijuana in New Year's 'gift'

Thailand approved marijuana for medical use and research on Tuesday, the first legalisation of the drug in a region with some of the world's strictest drug laws.

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Hours of nonstop walking are not necessary.

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Does walking help you lose weight? Expert weighs in

Though walking several times a week may produce good results, Amarillas recommends walking every day for the best results.

6 years ago

If a shoe is difficult to take off without opening all the straps or untying most of the laces, it's a good idea to look for a bigger size.

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What to know before buying those expensive running shoes

How the toes fit in the shoes and the shoes’ curves for the feet are among the crucial features in good running shoes.

6 years ago

A woman (center R) stands in her apartment on the top floor of a residential building in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong on December 27, 2017.

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'Silent emergency' as heat risks rise in Hong Kong - and globally

Average summer temperatures in this city of 7.4 million people have risen swiftly over the past century, according to a study by researchers including Emily Chan, who directs the Centre for Global Health at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

6 years ago

A study in the United States found that 51 percent of high schoolers experience hearing loss due to exposure to loud music.

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How to wear earphones without damaging your hearing

Here are three tips on wearing earphones to prevent hearing loss.

6 years ago

People tend to underestimate the amount of carbs they consume every day, and as a result fail to properly analyze their diet.

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Eat meat and lose weight: What to know about the keto diet

Despite the success stories, there are those who struggle to lose weight on the ketogenic diet or find that it is too hard to maintain a certain weight, so they drop out.

6 years ago

Excessive sun exposure can trigger the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face, regardless of age. However, it can be avoided by applying sunscreen to the skin when you plan on going outdoors.

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What you need to know to prevent premature skin aging

Premature skin aging starts showing its signs even before old age. The symptoms include facial wrinkles, fine lines and black spots.

6 years ago

A sports nutritionist has said there is no relationship between weight loss and eating or not eating after exercising.

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Nutritionist says you should eat after exercising

Some people may choose not to eat after exercising, thinking that eating would only put back the calories burnt just earlier. A nutritionist debunked the myth, saying that not eating after exercising does not contribute to real weight loss.

6 years ago

Staying sharp while getting older is not impossible.

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Combining endurance, resistance training fights aging and cardiovascular disease: Study

Something as simple as lifting weights for less than an hour each week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 40 to 70 percent.

6 years ago

According to a sports nutritionist, reusing cooking oil incorrectly can be dangerous.

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Reusing cooking oil is bad for your health, expert says

According to a sports nutritionist, reusing cooking oil incorrectly can be dangerous.

6 years ago

The average American man weighs 197.9 pounds (89.8 kilograms), according to the most recent year for which data is available, 2015-2016.

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Americans have grown fatter, shorter since 1999: US data

Americans have got fatter over the past two decades, adding girth to their bellies and even growing fractionally shorter on average, according to federal health data released Thursday.

6 years ago

Law enforcement officers can impose fines on those who smoke traditional cigarettes in public places, but they are powerless to act against those who use e-cigarettes.

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Ban on smoking in public places faces new problem - e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes are increasingly used by smokers in China, but there are currently no national regulations on their use, China Daily reported Thursday.

6 years ago

The vaccine delivery covered almost 40 kilometers of mountainous terrain on one of roughly 80 islands in the country, reaching a small, scattered community where 13 children including a 1-month-old baby and five pregnant women were vaccinated.

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UNICEF delivers vaccines via drone for 1st time

The UN Children's Fund said Tuesday it has succeeded in delivering vaccines via drone for the first time, accomplishing the task in the South Pacific Ocean nation of Vanuatu.

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Medical marijuana is coming to Thailand

Thailand is taking steps to become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical marijuana and is considering exporting the substance that’s currently banned there.

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The text messages were aimed at improving self-efficacy and behavioral capability for quitting, according to the study.

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Mobile phone texting can help smokers quit smoking, study shows

A study by Chinese researchers showed that texting on mobile phones could help smokers quit smoking.

6 years ago

More than 80 percent of cancer or heart patients surveyed in Japan worked in some form while being hospitalized for treatment, data obtained from the health ministry showed Saturday.

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80% of cancer, heart patients in Japan worked from hospital: Survey

More than 80 percent of cancer or heart patients surveyed in Japan worked in some form while being hospitalized for treatment, data obtained from the health ministry showed Saturday.

6 years ago

The impostor syndrome is described as a phenomenon where a person is unable to internalize his or her success.

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Feel like you don’t deserve success? How to overcome impostor syndrome

Although years of research revealed that impostor syndrome affects anyone and everyone, regardless of gender and regardless of commendations or success, some researchers believe it affects minority groups harder.

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Experiencing a loss, breakup, or something as simple as everyone being too busy with their own work or other plans to spend time with you could potentially put a damper on one’s holiday mood.

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Not feeling festive this holiday? Here’s how to beat the blues

There are ways to overcome or at least manage the different kind of blues that are not just experienced on Mondays.

6 years ago

According to a report published by Science Daily, the study analyzed what was considered to be 30 years worth of research, centered around total attraction.

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Study reveals what truly makes you attractive

Recent research revealed that simply looking the part does not mean one can be considered attractive.

6 years ago

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Fentanyl surpasses heroin as deadliest drug in US

The synthetic drug, fentanyl, has surpassed heroin as the deadliest drug in the United States, taking more than 18,000 lives in 2016, federal health officials said Wednesday.

6 years ago

Mapping the heart: A doctor at Taipei Veterans General Hospital uses a 3D mapping system during a catheter ablation procedure to precisely identify the source of the patient’s arrhythmia. The catheter emits a pulse of painless radiofrequency energy that destroys the abnormal tissue and corrects the heart beat.

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Taiwan's advanced medical technology gives patients new hope

With its advanced technology and cutting-edge procedures, Taiwan has become one of Asia’s go-to medical tourist destinations.

6 years ago

The findings, published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ, showed that on average, while participants in the comparison group gained some weight over Christmas period, participants in the weight gain intervention group did not.

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New study reveals simple ways to avoid weight gain this holiday season

Regularly weighing yourself at home is one way to avoid weight gain over the holiday period according to new research.

6 years ago

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New study reveals simple ways to avoid weight gain this holiday season

Regularly weighing yourself at home is one way to avoid weight gain over the holiday period according to new research.

6 years ago

New US research has found that men who include vegetables and leafy greens, orange juice, and fruit in their diet may benefit from a lower risk of memory loss as they age.

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Orange juice, leafy greens and fruit could be good for a man’s memory

New US research has found that men who include vegetables and leafy greens, orange juice, and fruit in their diet may benefit from a lower risk of memory loss as they age.

6 years ago

The 1st International Conference of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma was held in Medan from Dec. 6 to 7, as a forum to present and share the latest innovations.

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First international nasopharyngeal carcinoma conference held in Medan

The 1st International Conference of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma was held in Medan, as a forum to present and share the latest innovations.

6 years ago

A study found that the longer infants and children between six months and two years spent in front of a handheld screen, the more likely they were to have a delay in their speech development.

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Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens' brains: Study

Researchers have found "different patterns" in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use.

6 years ago

Zumba founder Beto Perez during ZIN Academy in Jakarta.

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Zumba not a weight-loss program, says founder

Many fitness enthusiasts frequently join Zumba classes for several health benefits, including losing weight.

6 years ago

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High heels cause arthritis in toes

Wearing high heels can cause a painful condition called big toe arthritis.

6 years ago

Suffering from anxiety and social phobia in public spaces

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Is this social anxiety, or just awkward? Here’s how to tell the difference

Several psychologists have said social anxiety could be preventing you from enjoying life to the fullest. Among other things, relationships and your career could especially be affected.

6 years ago

Malaria is endemic in 19 Asian countries with more than two billion people at risk of catching the disease. Asia is also the region with the highest incidence of dengue in the world, with cycles of epidemics occurring every three to five years.

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Researchers explore new way of killing malaria in the liver

In the ongoing hunt for more effective weapons against malaria, international researchers said Thursday they are exploring a pathway that has until now been little studied -- killing parasites in the liver, before the illness emerges.

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