Of all our organs, the heart is the one we are most aware of. (Photo designed by Freepik)By Indra Balaratnam – September 5, 2019 @ 11:56am I WANT you to close your eyes and place a hand over your heart. I would like you to be mindful of its rhythmic beating and relish it. Of all our organs, the heart is the one...
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians are increasingly finding it difficult to get a restful night’s sleep and experts are pointing to high obesity rates and growing usage of electronic gadgets as common causes for sleep problems. It’s well known that the country is the fattest in Asia, based on a study by British medical journal The Lancet....
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According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS), the prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age in Malaysia has increased from 17.2% (2006) to 20.7% (2016). These numbers show that stunting remains a public health concern, with one in five children under the age of five suffering from this condition in...
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Better urban planning can result in a reduction in non-communicable diseases DOES LIVING IN THE CITY AFFECT HEALTH? Although living in the city will give you access to better healthcare, education, infrastructure and facilities, urban living will, however, increase your risk of getting non-communicable diseases (NCD). Studies done...
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Recognising obesity as a medical condition could prevent a host of diseases, especially in cases where being overweight is due to genetics. OBESITY has been described as an epidemic, with the global rates increasing significantly over the past several decades. According to the World Health Organisation, worldwide obesity has nearly...
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There is a growing trend in ASEAN that is not so welcomed – obesity. The prevalence of obesity and being overweight among ASEAN’s citizens is increasing due to rising incomes, and urbanisation. It is also placing a strain on the region’s healthcare systems and government budgets. An obese person can be measured by his or her Body...
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Washington D.C. [USA], July 31 (ANI): While many believe marijuana is helpful in treating a variety of health problems, its exposure actually damages cells of the heart and vascular system. But a recent study found a compound in soybeans, that blocked the damage and may have the potential of preventing cardiovascular side effects...
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SUGAR is sweet. But the bitter reality is that too much intake of sugar is poisonous to our bodies. Per day, men, according to the American Heart Association, should not consume more than nine teaspoons of sugar and women should not take six teaspoons. Going over that limit can lead to health problems such as weight gain, diabetes,...
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Stanford business graduate Viren Shetty has been tasked with heading the healthcare firm at a time when India’s top hospital chains are in turmoil. Viren Shetty | Photo by special arrangement New Delhi: The heir apparent to the Narayana Health (NH) hospital chain, Viren Shetty, 35, first fixed faulty air-conditioners at...
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Turmeric has gone from humble spice to health powerhouse writes Meera Murugesan IT’S a simple unassuming ingredient in the Indian kitchen but one that’s now taking the world by storm. You would be hard pressed to find an Indian home without turmeric as this gloriously yellow powder is used in everything, from religious rituals to...
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Patients waiting even during the lunch hour at the BM General Hospital Privatisation has not led to any appreciable savings but has worsened problems like the brain drain from government hospitals, says Jeyakumar Devaraj. Health, which is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of...
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Obesity is a complex problem that requires a multifaceted solution, says Noor Asmaliza Romlee. The Eid al-Fitr season has just ended and once again, we were bombarded by deliciously addictive sugary and food high in saturated fat content at open houses. Yum! The charm of Raya or any other festive seasons lies in gatherings of...
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