GET ON YOUR BIKE...

Enjoy and make use of the seven benefits of cycling:

You might ride to save the planet but you’re also saving your brain cells, improving family relations while expanding lung capacity, and increasing your ‘happy hormones’ as you pile on the miles. It is also a great way to get in shape. We look at some of the benefits of cycling and why it is a good exercise that will make you fit and feel great.


It strengthens the heart

Cycling requires sustained energy and lower-body muscular power so is great for strengthening the heart. Your blood will flow more freely and oxygen will be delivered to your muscles more quickly, improving both stamina and fitness.


Increases your brain power

Cycling helps build new brain cells in the hippocampus, the region responsible for memory, which deteriorates from the age of 30. It boosts blood flow and oxygen to the brain, which fires and regenerates receptors, explaining how exercise helps ward off Alzheimer’s.

So if you want your grey matter to sparkle, then get peddling!


Cycle away from the big C

There’s plenty of evidence that any exercise is useful in warding off cancer, but some studies have shown that cycling is especially good for keeping your cells in working order.

One long-term study carried out by Finnish researchers found that men who exercised at a moderate level (of which they cited cycling) for at least 30 minutes a day were half as likely to develop cancer as those who didn’t. Other studies have found that women who cycle frequently reduce their risk of breast cancer by 34 percent.


Helps you live longer

On average, cyclists live two years longer than people who don't ride a bike. In fact, it is believed by health professionals that regular cyclists in their 30's and over are as fit as people 10 years younger.


Burns calories

It kills calories. Cycling is renowned for its calorie-burning qualities. Just take a look at Tour de France finishers who are estimated to burn 118,000 a day!

Sports physiologists have found that the body’s metabolic rate (the efficiency with which it burns calories and fat) is not only raised during a ride, but for several hours afterwards.


It improves breathing

It improves breathing. Strong lungs are vital for pumping oxygen around the blood and energising leg muscles. With constant bike exercise over time, your body’s breathing apparatus will improve.


Its safe

Riding a bike is a low impact activity, meaning it is one of the safest ways to exercise without putting too much strain on your muscles and joints. For people new to exercise, riding a bike will let them get fit without undue physical strain. Cycling is a non-pharmacological method of lowering blood pressure.

(TAKEN FROM:http://lifestyle.malaysia.msn.com/Wellbeing/Fitness/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4054918&page=0)

WHAT DOES YOUR SLEEP POSITION REVEAL ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY?

[graphic via BBC.com]

These days, the way that I sleep simply says, "I am happy to be single and spending five to seven hours sprawled out in the center of my bed alone."

At other points, my tightly squeezed eyes and curled-up body would have screamed, "I know the baby will wake up/someone will start snoring/the alarm will begin blaring as soon as I finally, finally, finally get to sleep."

Years and years ago, the corpse-looking college student still in her clothes would have mumbled something like, "Finals. Boys. Beer."

Our lives, the amount of sleep we get, and how well we actually rest during those nighttime hours may change drastically over time. However, one sleep researcher says that our body position in bed could say something about who we are, not just what else is happening in our lives.

Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, says that a study of 1,000 Brits revealed that the six most common sleeping positions are indicative of personality types.

If this sounds ridiculous (and honestly, I'd love to see information on this study and the analysis fleshed out further than any of the reports I could find), consider that Idzikowski says it comes down to body language.
"We are all aware of our body language when we are awake but this is the first time we have been able to see what our subconscious posture says about us," Idzikowski said. "What's interesting is that the profile behind the posture is often very different from what we would expect."

The research also links certain sleeping positions with health risks. Some aid digestion while others spur on snoring and restlessness.

Here are the six common sleeping positions and correlated personality traits and health implications, according to this study.




Fetus position - A whopping 41% of participants sleep in this curled-up manner. Women are twice as likely to rest like this and it is listed as the most common position. These sleepers are said to have a tough exterior but are still sensitive and may appear to be shy but warm up quickly.
Log position - If you sleep on your side with both arms down, you are a social, easy-going person who is trusting, sometimes to the point of being gullible. The study showed 15% of people sleep like a log.
Yearner position - A close third is the side-lying position with both arms out in front of the body, with 13% of partipants sleeping like this. Yearners are noted to be open-minded and still cynical, suspicious, and stubborn about sticking to decisions once they are made.
Soldier position - These sleepers lie on their backs with arms down and kept close to the body. This 8% study is said to be reserved, quiet, without fuss, and hold themselves and others to a high standard. Soldier sleepers have a higher likelihood for snoring due to the flat-back position, which may not cause them to wake up often but may result in a less restful night's sleep.
Freefall position - Those people who lie on their bellies with arms under or wrapped around a pillow with head turned to the side, make up 7% of the population studied. Freefallers are brash, outgoing, and are very uncomfortable with criticism.
Starfish position - Sleepers who lie on their backs with arms up near their head or the pillow account for 5% of participants. These people are good listeners, helpful, and are uncomfortable being the center of attention. People who sleep in starfish position are more likely to snore and to suffer from a poor night's sleep more often.
If you think you are one of those people who move through all of these positions, that's not likely to really be the case. Idzikowski said the research reveals most people stay in the same position all night and only 5% lay differently night by night. Also interesting is that the study showed only one in ten people cover their bodies entirely with a blanket, with most people exposing an arm, leg, or both feet.


Let's see how the Shine readers are resting these days. No need to get yourself to a sleep lab or set up the video cam to run all night. We'll take your word for it on our own not-so-scientific but still fascinating research.

What position do you sleep in? Use the poll to tell us and the comments to reveal whether the personality traits linked to the way you sleep are right on or really off.

(TAKEN FROM: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/what-does-your-sleep-position-reveal-about-your-personality-1338293/)

KESUMA 2010

Alhamdulillah MOZAC telah diberikan tugas menjadi tuan rumah bagi program Kursus Kepimpinan Ketua dan Penolong Ketua Rumah Sekolah Berasrama Penuh(KESUMA 2010). Diriku telah ditugaskan menjadi urusetia bagi program tersebut.. Penat lelah telah kulalui sepanjang 2 hari program ini telah berjalan dan masih ada 2 hari lagi yang perlu ditempuh.. Di samping itu, kerja sekolah yang diberikan masih lagi belum berjaya daku siapkan. Namun demi mencari keredhaan ilahi melalui penyempurnaan tugasan yang diberikan oleh guru penolong kanan hal- ehwal murid yang ku hormati bersama markah dan sijil peringkat kebangsaan, hari tersebut perlu juga daku tempuhi......

MULAKAN DENGAN DIRI KITA

Tatkala saya nasih muda, bebas dan mempunyai imaginasi yang tidak terbatas, saya berangan- angan untuk mengubah dunia. Apabila saya semakin dewasa dan bijak, saya dapati dunia tidak akan berubah. Lantas saya kecilkan impian saya dan saya bercadang untuk mengubah negara saya sahaja. Tetapi, ini juga nampaknya tidak mungkin dilaksanakan. Apabila saya memasuki usia tua, dalam satu cubaan yang terdesak, saya putuskan untuk hanya mengubah keluarga saya, mereka- mereka yang terdekat dengan saya. Tetapi malangnya, tidak ada siapa pun yang ingin berubah.

Dan sekarang ketika saya sedang terbaring di atas katil menunggu ajal, barulah saya sedar. Jika hanya saya terlebih dahulu cuba mengubah diri saya, pastinya dengan contoh teladan itu akan dapat mengubah keluarga saya. Daripada inspirasi dan dorongan mereka, kemungkinan saya akan dapat mengubah negara saya, dan siapa tahu, saya mungkin akan dapat mengubah dunia.

DIAM????

Banyak Kelebihannya berdiam diri. Orang yang pendiam itu lebih baik daripada orang yang suka berbicara yang tidak keruan. Baik perangai dan pendiam , kedua-duanya adalah sifat yang baik dan tidak susah mengerjakannya, asalkan hati menyuruh empunya diri berbuat demikian.

Nabi SAW bersabda : "Mahukah kamu aku khabarkan kepadamu, dengan semudah-mudah ibadat dan sesenang-senang atas tubuh,ialah diam dan baik perangai."
(Riwayat Ibnu Abiddunya dari Shafwan bin Salim).

Jika tidak dapat berkata-kata yang baik lebih baik mendiamkan diri. Berkata baik itu hendaklah kepada semua orang .Ketika Nabi SAW disarankan agar mengutuk orang-orang musyrik,baginda menjawab : "Aku tidak diutuskan untuk (melemparkan) kutukan,tetapi sesungguhnya aku diutuskan sebagai (pembawa) rahmat."
(Riwayat Bukhari dan Muslim)

Demikian juga kepada orang bawahan sama ada kerana usia atau pangkat. Anas r.a , pembantu rumah tangga Nabi SAW berkata: "Aku membantu rumah tangga Nabi SAW selama sepuluh tahun dan belum pernah baginda mengeluh " Ah!" terhadapku dan belum pernah beliau menegur ,kenapa kamu lakukan ini atau kenapa tidak kau lakukan ini? "
(Riwayat Ahmad)

Ingatlah kepada sabda Nabi SAW : "Seorang Mukmin bukanlah pengumpat ,yang suka mengutuk, yang keji dan yang ucapannya kotor"
(Riwayat Bukhari)

"Barangsiapa yg banyak perkataannya, nescaya banyaklah silapnya. Barangsiapa yg banyak silapnya, nescaya banyaklah dosanya. dan barangsiapa yg banyak dosanya, nescaya neraka lebih utama baginya".
(Riwayat Abu Naim)

Jelaslah bahawa, ada hikmah yang tersembunyi di sebalik 'diam', usah gusar di label 'budak yang pendiam'.
Kalau orang menghina kita, bukan kita terhina,
yang sebenarnya orang itu menghina dirinya sendiri.


Diam orang mukmin itu ibadah,
Ibadah tanpa perbuatan,
Ibadah rasa,
Ibadah ini tidak meletihkan,

Kadang-kadang ibadah ini lebih baik daripada ibadah sunat,
Yang hatinya didalam kelalaian,
Macamana orang mukmin itu diamnya menjadi ibadah?

Kadang-kadang memikirkan dosanya,
Kadang-kadang memikirkan apa kebaikan yang nak dibuat,
Kadang-kadang memikirkan nak menolong kawan,
Kadang-kadang dia terasa kebesaran Tuhan,

Atau dia meniatkan, dia diam itu,
Tidak mahu bercakap yang bukan-bukan,
Kadang-kadang dia diam itu,
kalau dia bercakap,
Takut dia melakukan kesalahan,
Seperti dia mengumpat atau,
Kalau dia bercakap, takut-takut menyakiti hati orang,
Atau dia diam itu, menghormati percakapan orang,

Mungkin orang itu bercakap baik dapat pengajaran,
Atau dia hendak mengenal orang yang bercakap itu,
Baik atau jahat,
Dia biarkan saja orang itu bercakap,
Dan mendengar sahaja,
Kerana nak mengenal orang itu,

Kadang-kadang dia diam itu memikirkan dosa-dosa yang lalu,
Ataupun kecuaian dan kelalaian,
Yang telah dibuat, supaya dia bertaubat,
Ataupun mengingatkan ilmu pengetahuan,
Ataupun pengetahuan yang dilupakan datang semula ingatan,

Itulah yang dikatakan oleh pepatah Melayu,

"Diam-diam ubi berisi"

atau
"Diam-diam tong kosong"

atau
"diam-diam tong berisi sampah penuh kotoran ?"

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THE 5 FOODS YOU SHOULD EAT EVERY DAY

Eating right on a budget can be a challenge, but it's certainly not impossible. Consider this your cheat sheet to the 5 inexpensive foods you should eat everyday for optimum health.



#1 Leafy greens
Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

#2 Nuts
Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!

#3 Onions
Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.

#4 Whole grains
Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.

#5 Yogurt
Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.

Picked from: (http://shine.yahoo.com/event/makeover/the-5-foods-you-should-eat-every-day-710199/)

WAKTU PALING TEPAT UNTUK MINUM AIR

Minum air pada waktu yang tepat, insyaAllah akan dapat memaksimakan kesannya kepada badan manusia:

- 2 gelas selepas bangun dari tidur akan membantu mengaktifkan
organ dalaman
- 1 gelas 30 minut sebelum makan akan membantu pencernaan
- 1 gelas sebelum mandi akan mengurangkan tekanan darah
- 1 gelas sebelum tidur akan mengelakkan strok dan serangan jantung

Tetapi perlu diingatkan bahawa air yang hendak diminum mestilah air kosong, bukan kordial atau sebagainya dan baca bismillah serta selawat 3x sebelum minum... InsyaAllah pasti berkesan...