Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i 1twenty80

It’s mid-year! How has the year been for you so far? June is a special month with a very special celebration – Father’s Day! A father is an unsung hero, usually a man young man of little words, fathers are the core of a family unit. Fathers tend to make an impact silently or express their love in unconventional ways that many may not realise it at first. For instance, stopping by young man the nearby bakery on the way home from work to get your favourite bun or driving you to the mall on his day off. A father’s words of wisdom is priceless, its impact stays in your heart forever and so does his actions of love and care. Hence, it’s only fitting to dedicate our June issue…

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our living habits. Beyond questions, many of us have been facing continuous challenges that can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. On top of that, our daily lifestyle gets disrupted when we are required to self-isolate. Forced to be within the four walls of your room until the quarantine or isolation safely ends, can trigger a lot of unwanted emotions and feelings, uncertainties that could eventually affect your mental well-being. Learning to cope with your emotions, handling stress in a healthy way and caring for your overall well-being will help you, the people you care about and those around you become more resilient. ISOLATION EMOTIONS We truly understand the necessity of self-isolation as it helps to combat the spreading of the infectious…

Indeed, everything has changed over the decades. From how we stay in touch with family and friends, purchasing patterns of goods and services, to information search on health problems. As the world moves ahead with advanced technology, we are experiencing various challenges health-wise. One must be glad to know that modern life challenges are compromised with innovative solutions that are available in every possible way. When the outbreak of the SARS-Cov-2 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) struck, public health became a high level international concern. In the midst of a global pandemic, technological advances provided new options such as telehealth. There are a variety of telehealth tools available to help us manage our health and receive the services we need. The question here is, do we know enough about telehealth and are…

According to All Women’s Action Society (AWAM), sexual harrasment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances that is imposed on and is unsolicited by the recipient. Such an act is often perceived as intimidating, aggressive, humiliating or with the intention to violate a person’s dignity. Just recently, an issue occured in March 2022, has caught our attention when a father of a 11-year old daughter confronted his daughter’s school van driver for allegedly sexual harrasing his daughter. He is believed to have harrased his daughter sexually. According to the young girl, the driver held her hands, rubbed her thighs, gave her a juice bottle and promised her chocolates. Protecting our children from any sort of danger has been one of our biggest priorities as parents. Educating our children on such dangers…

Many older people have a “don’t ask, don’t tell” relationship with their healthcare providers. This isn’t an advisable action as learning about your health and ways to improve your overall well-being can benefit your quality of life. Hence, it is crucial to ask a health expert any questions you might have despite how embarrassing you might think it is. Plus, knowing information about your health can clear your doubts and give you a peace of mind. If you are still in denial to seek answers to some health-related questions, fret not as we have compiled a few common doubts and questions that can assist you in taking the next course of action to enhance your standard of living. With that in mind, Associate Professor Dr. Mogana Rajagopal, RPh MMPS PhD…

The Covid-19 pandemic brought many unexpected twists and turns which left a lot of us reeling in the aftermath. One of these gut wrenching twists is grappling with the loss of a loved one. The passing of a loved one is a painful and unforgettable experience. It is difficult for many to come to terms with because the death is unanticipated and in most of these circumstances, families were separated from their hospitalised loved one. It’s absolutely heartbreaking knowing that there were people out there who took their last breath without the presence of their loved ones, no exchanges of last words or hugs. On the other end of the spectrum, when a loved one departs, our lives are forever changed in ways that we did not see coming. To…

Do you have an old pair of jeans that hasn’t seen the light in some time? Are you thinking of tossing out some really worn out denim clothes? Before you decide to never see them again, here are some creative ways you can upcycle this amazingly durable fabric. #1 Reuse denim jeans into a bag You can make various bag styles using denim jeans. Some of the most popular bag styles are made from the legs and the upper half of the jeans, starting from the waistband to the front pockets. One of the easiest ways is to cut off the legs of the jeans right below the front pockets and sew the holes shut, giving it a pouch-like bottom. If you have an extra bag strap, you can loop…

Now that pandemic restrictions have been easing, many are starting to slowly venture back into the world. It’s an undeniable fact that staying indoors during the first critical stages of the pandemic has helped us control the spread of Covid-19. However, there comes a time where we’re compelled to leave the comforts of our homes at some point. At the present, nations around the world have been transitioning to endemicity and with this comes some easing of restrictions. In Malaysia, we’re now able to enjoy outdoor activities without mandatory mask wearing with the condition that it’s an open area with good ventilation and less crowd. Many are using this opportunity to spend quality time with their family outdoors with activities such as picnics. Those who live in Kuala Lumpur amongst…