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Kicking the butt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/05/2014
» Smoking cigarettes is addictive and quitting it can be as tough for the mind as for the body. This is especially true for Peechaow Chalernpaison, who smoked for more than 20 years.
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Introduce yourself to a real lady
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/03/2014
» It has a similar but smaller shape to a sweet green pepper. Inside, it also has tiny, round, white seeds. When sampling this small, long, dark green pod vegetable, it’s tender and slightly sweet. Although lady’s finger, or okra, is a familiar sight in kitchens around the globe, it may be new to novice cooks. And with its texture and appearance, people sometimes feel reluctant to use it.
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In the summertime... stay away from heat-related illnesses
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/03/2014
» Schools are closed. Vacations are booked. Summer fashion is all the rage. Summertime is just around the corner.
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Reducing running injuries
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 04/03/2014
» Jogging has become a popular workout among urban dwellers as evidenced by the dozens of annual races in Bangkok.
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Wee problems
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 28/01/2014
» The call of nature was never one of Mallika's top priorities. She didn't want to get out of bed at the middle of the night when she had the urge to pass urine, so she held it in. When she was not comfortable with using a portable toilet during anti-government demonstration campaign, she also held it in. Getting stuck with work in front of her computer, she delayed going to the toilet until noon. Holding her urine simply became a habit.
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Early start needed to save lives
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 07/01/2014
» Cervical cancer, a condition caused by malignant cells forming in the cervix, is one of the most common forms of cancer and is responsible for a high number of fatalities worldwide each year. In this country it is the second most common cancer in women (after breast cancer) and the one that causes the most deaths among the female population: it is estimated that cervical cancer takes an average of 14 lives every single day.
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Invisible Danger
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/12/2013
» It's in brake pads which help drivers avoid a crash. It's in fire protective clothing which protects firemen during their potentially dangerous work. It's used in the production of cement roof sheets which shield us against rain and sunlight. Asbestos _ a naturally occurring mineral _ is found in several parts of our daily life.
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Making a jab at full protection
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 26/11/2013
» High fever, headaches, persistent cough bringing up mucous, sore throat, runny nose, muscular aching and general fatigue. If those symptoms are all too familiar, it is because most of us have had bouts of influenza more times than we can count.
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Braving the elements
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/11/2013
» The drop in temperature especially towards the end of the year brings with it not just the cool morning breeze but also the sound of people sneezing. From the beginning of November in particular, the unfamiliar weather makes people more susceptible to illnesses.
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Move It!
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 05/11/2013
» If there is one thing that we could do to improve our health and wellbeing, it is exercise. We have often been told that physical activity is good for both body and mind.
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