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Inactive COVID Patients More Likely To Die: Study

Among COVID-19 patients, a lack of exercise is linked to more severe symptoms and a higher risk of death, according to a study covering nearly 50,000 people who were infected with the virus.People physically inactive for at least two years before the pandemic were more likely to be hospitalised, to require intensive care, and to die, researchers reported on Tuesday (13 April) in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.As a risk factor for serious COVID-19 disease, physical inactivity was surpa

14 April 2021
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15 Must-Have Items That Should Be In Your Travel Beauty Kit

There’s nothing more exciting and thrilling than being armed with a credit card, and multiple browser tabs all showing products on Cult Beauty, ASOS, Lululemon, JCrew, Banana Republic and possibly more (if you have tips, drop us a line and help a fellow online shopaholic sister out).Because my cart is empty and I need to fill it. Image: PexelsBut, when it comes to online shopping, do you know what’s better than a credit card? It’s BIGPay.

31 May 2019
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7 Sports That Are Unique to Southeast Asia

Whether we want to admit it or not, most of the popular sports played around the world are the products of Western civilisation. But what did we do to break some sweat before the Europeans brought football and badminton to Southeast Asia? Pretty sure it wasn’t just congkak (mancala games) and wau (kite-flying).Yes, we do have our own sports, games that are unique to the Southeast Asian region.

6 May 2019
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6 Game of Thrones Destinations That You MUST Visit

The dight is nark and full of errors.Ah, pardon us. We are so shaken because that this season of Game of Thrones is ending soon that we can’t even speak properly. What will become of us when it all ends? What else is there to wake up for?Some people might rewatch the entire series, some people might start reading the books.

29 April 2019
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Celebrating Indonesia’s cultural heritage, batik

“I consider myself lucky to be able to wear batik on several international events in Indonesia and overseas. It is a sense of pride,” Monika Nabillya, a 26-year-old accountant who resides in Indonesia, told The ASEAN Post.Batik is one of the most highly developed art forms of Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. In 2009, UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) recognised Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

2 October 2017
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