Photo: 123rf.com I REFER to the article “Malaysia heading into an ageing nation, says chief statistician”, published in The Star on July 15 (online at bit.ly/star_age). According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the percentage of older adults in Malaysia has increased from 6.7% in 2019 to 7% in 2020, naturally accompanied...
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Following a healthy diet could help reduce your risk of various health conditions. (Rawpixel pic) If you’re wondering what changes you should be making to your diet to keep the spring in your step and your weight at its optimum, then read on to find out more about three healthy diets touted by experts and scientists as being...
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Haste makes waste: Doctors have also warned against attacking a steep hill on foot or by bicycle after a sedentary period. GEORGE TOWN: The sudden death of four people within three weeks has led health experts to issue Malaysians with a warning against pushing their body too far and too soon after a break. As more people head for...
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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Many Malaysians have been complaining about their weight gain during the movement control order (MCO) period, which was not really a surprise considering that they were homebound and less active physically. Some even chose not to share their most recent photographs on their social media accounts to avoid...
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A new large-scale study has found that men all around the world may have a higher risk of heart disease than women. GOTHENBURG: New research has found that women appear to have a lower risk of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than men. Carried out by scientists at the University of Gothenburg, the new study...
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Staying healthy amid the many different nuances the pandemic has brought to fruition can be especially tricky for those who live with heart conditions. Fortunately, heart health can be managed successfully at home. Active monitoring and management of your conditionStress managementFrequent contact with your physicianThe right...
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New research has found that drinking sugary beverages every day could increase a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease. (Rawpixel pic) SAN DIEGO: New US research has found that consuming one or more sugary drinks per day could increase a woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease. Carried out by researchers at the University of...
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Work-related stress is common and can increase your risk of developing heart diseases. (Rawpixel pic) Everyone reacts differently to stress. Some feel trapped like they were in a cage, while others find it relatively easy to relieve stress. Either way, stress not only has a negative effect on one’s mental health, but on one’s...
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New research has found that a high intake of alcohol is linked to an increased risk of certain cardiovascular diseases. STOCKHOLM: New European research has found that a higher alcohol is linked to an increased risk of stroke and peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is when the arteries narrow, reducing blood flow to certain...
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Watch Dr Devi Shetty full interview here. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospitals, said that lockdown should be lifted and added that now govt’s entire strategy should shift towards districts.When asked why he advocates for lifting lockdown, Dr Shetty said,...
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By Dr. Amanda Green, Chief Medical Officer for Paris Regional Medical Center When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcomes for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,...
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Small doses of stress are fine. Chronic stress is a different animal. Shutterstock Stress isn’t just something that happens in your head – the effects reach almost every part of your body. In simple terms, stress is the way your body responds to potential dangers. When your brain notices a threat, it directs certain glands to...
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THE Covid-19 outbreak gives Malaysians one final chance to recalibrate their lifestyle choices. It has clearly demonstrated the vitality of the human immune system. You need no rocket science to know and appreciate the importance of food choices, hygiene and exercise that in its combination can give us a better immune system....
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There is ‘good’ stress, called eustress, and ‘bad’ stress, called distress. Here we enlist four proven techniques to manage stress levels, retrieved and adapted from the American Institute of Stress. Take control of your own stress and not vice-versa. Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash. When you think...
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Listening to music each day could reduce the pain experienced after a heart attack, according to new research. (Rawpixel pic) BELGRADE: New European research has found that individuals who listen to just 30 minutes of music a day after having a heart attack may experience less pain and anxiety. Led by researchers at the University...
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The feel-good factor of travel is hard to ignore. (Rawpixel pic) Anyone who has travelled will be fully aware of the pleasure and enrichment it brings. But what about the health aspects? According to a study by the Global Commission on Ageing and Transamerica Centre for Retirement Studies, research resoundingly highlights the...
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