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Lesson 5
Summary
This week we focus on Southeast Asia. Singapore looks to preserve its nature heritage and develop urban living spaces that can continue to attract and support more flora and fauna. Malaysia on the other hand tries to lose some unwanted calories in a new campaign that targets healthy eating and an active lifestyle. Me Too! Club extends a warm hand to welcome the disabled back into society through the arts and sports.
Singapore's nature heritage
Malaysia battles the bulge
More support for the disabled
S$16M bridge built to prevent animals from jaywalking?!
The Eco-Link bridge is built across the Bukit-Timah Expressway in Singapore to facilitate safe crossing between Bukit Timah and the Central Catchment Nature Reserves.
What are recent efforts made to conserve Singapore's natural habitats?
- Re-evaluation of the Cross Island Line
- Ubin Living Lab
- SGFuture dialogue
Here are some tips to healthy weight loss!
Get up and moving
Studies have shown that incorporating standing desks in classrooms may be a plausible way to reduce sedentary lifestyles among youths. (Image credit: Ergotron)
Turn off artificial light
Researchers have found a positive correlation between obesity and exposure to artificial lights. Results suggest that the glow from artificial light emitted from your gadgets disrupts your internal body clock and creates hunger pangs. (Image credit: lifeUP)
Cut out any sweetened drinks
Substitute your next can of Coca-Cola for a bottle of water instead. Studies have suggested that perhaps it is time warning labels such as "Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes and tooth decay" replaced the inconspicuous calorie label on the drink's packaging as a more effective deterrent to sugary drink consumption.
"We don’t want a distinction between able-bodied and para-sports. We want integration, not segregation. We don't want to be seen as 'less than'. That's the dream."
-- Quoted from the full interview with national swimmer Theresa Goh, winner of five gold medals and a bronze medal at the 8th ASEAN Para Games in 2015.
(Image Credits: Channel NewsAsia)
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Event Information
Coming up next...
News In Class Lesson 6
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Thursday, Mar 31, 2016, 09:00 AM
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