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Perth Now
a day ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Busy social life during 50s can signify Alzheimer's disease
Old people socialising Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz A busy social life in your 50s could be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease. A massive study of almost half a million Brits aged 40 and older found that people with a higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's tended to report two per cent more social activity and three per cent less isolation in their 50s. Dr. Ashwin Kotwal, lead researcher at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), said: "We don't know if they're chasing more chatter or if others are rallying around them. Their social lives may expand in these early stages." Traditional wisdom suggests friendships and family time protect brain health by boosting "cognitive reserve". But this study highlights a reversal to the trend and suggests that alarm bells should ring if a person's schedule becomes jam packed for no obvious reason.
Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
SST on imported goods including fruits maybe reviewed
He said the fruits are not produced locally but are instead imported entirely from foreign countries, hence it should be reconsidered before imposing SST of between five and 10 per cent. 19 Jun 2025 05:28pm Zahid said the fruits are not produced locally but are instead imported entirely from foreign countries, hence it should be reconsidered before imposing SST of between five and 10 per cent. - Bernama photo BANG - The government will review the implementation of the revision and expansion of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) on several selected imported goods including fruits such as apples and mandarin oranges, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the fruits are not produced locally but are instead imported entirely from foreign countries, hence it should be reconsidered before imposing SST of between five and 10 per cent. Earlier, Mydin Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin Mohamed described the move to impose SST on imported fruit as unreasonable because it also affects low-income consumers. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily via Canva "I believe it is reasonable for (the new SST rate on certain goods) to be reviewed and I think there will be an adjustment for certain materials to be categorised for tax at five to 10 per cent. "(But) don't take that conclusively," he told reporters after officiating the Community Development Department (KEMAS) Teachers' Day Celebration, here today. Earlier, Mydin Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin Mohamed described the move to impose SST on imported fruit as unreasonable because it also affects low-income consumers. Commenting further, Ahmad Zahid said the views put forward by Ameer Ali should be brought to the Cabinet meeting as it touches on the people's needs for imported fruits. "The revenue from fruit tax to the country is not that high. So if SST is imposed, the price will increase. "I know the purpose (of imposing SST on imported fruits) is to protect local fruits but we do not produce apples and mandarin oranges. I am sure the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy are also looking into the matter,' he said. On June 9, the government announced a targeted review of the SST rate which will take effect from July 1, 2025. The sales tax rate will remain the same for essential goods, while a rate of five or 10 per cent will be imposed on non-essential or discretionary goods. At the same time, the scope of service tax has also been expanded to cover six new services such as rental or leasing, construction, finance, private healthcare, education and beauty. - BERNAMA
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Science
- Perth Now
Ancient Romans ate fried chicken
Fried chicken Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz Ancient Romans loved eating fried chicken. Scientists have discovered 2,000-year-old remains of songbirds that were deep-fried and eaten by Romans as a convenient snack. The leftovers were found at a rubbish pit near the ancient ruins of a fast food shop in the Roman city of Pollentia on the Spanish island Mallorca. The songbirds, a forerunner to today's chicken, are thought to have been flattened on-site and quick-fried for sale to customers. They were also eaten as a street food by the general population instead of an "elite" delicacy for the rich as previously thought. Dr. Alejandro Valenzuela, a researcher at the Mediterranean Institute for Advanced Studies, said: "Thrushes were commonly sold and consumed in Roman urban spaces. "(This challenges) the prevailing notion based on written sources that thrushes were exclusively a luxury food item for elite banquets."
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Generation Zers struggle to focus
Woman scrolling on her phone Credit: BANG - Entertainment News BANG - Entertainment News Bang Showbiz Generation Zers struggle to focus. A study by Extra found over half of those aged 18-24 failed to focus on a task for longer than 30 minutes. It was said that three-quarters of Gen Zers - people born between 1997 and 2012 - like to procrastinate because their mind is occupied with something else. It comes as the research found that 34 per cent of the demographic cohort uses the video-based social media platform TiKTok and 20 per cent play video games when on breaks. Hannah Lee, from Extra, is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying: "Procrastination gets a bad rap, but a healthy dose can help your brain reset. "Those little 'me moments' can create breathing space to help you get back in the zone."
Perth Now
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
‘Down bad': Fans go wild for star's bathwater soap
Loyal fans of American actress Sydney Sweeney are going berserk online after the Anyone But You actress revealed she was selling soap with her 'actual' bathwater in it. The 27-year-old announced she was collaborating with handmade soap brand Dr Squatch to sell 'Sydney's bathwater soap' designed for men. 'You kept asking about my bathwater after the Dr Squatch ad... so we kept it,' she told her 25.2 million Instagram followers. 'Introducing Sydney's Bathwater Bliss! A very real, very limited-edition soap made with my actual bathwater.' Sydney Sweeney. Credit: BANG - Entertainment News Die-hard fans of the Euphoria star unreservedly voiced their desire to purchase Sweeney's bathwater soap. 'Thanks, I'll take 100,' one fan wrote. 'This is edible, right,' another said. Another person simply posted a GIF of George Clooney running in desperation. However, remarks of disbelief dominated the comments section. One user received more than 30,000 likes on their comment, 'We need to look at ourselves in the mirror.' Another user said, 'Imagine being down bad enough to buy this,' their comment received 11,828 likes. 'Everyday we stray further from god,' a third person chimed in. Sweeney said her followers started demanding samples of her bathwater after she first partnered with Dr Squatch to promote their body wash. In the commercial she appeared in a bubble bath, now she's selling her suds. 'When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it, or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap,' Sweeney said in a press release. The soap bar features exfoliating sand and pine bark extract, combined with a splash of the actress' bathwater. According to the brand's statement, the scent 'channels two of the best places on Earth: the great outdoors and Sydney Sweeney's bathtub'. Sweeney, who recently became single, added: 'It's weird in the best way. 'Hopefully, this helps guys wake up to the realities of conventional personal care products and pushes them towards natural.'
