“Doctor, I am not well, my fever started an hour ago and I would like to be admitted!” That’s one of the common statements doctors will hear in the emergency department of hospitals. Unfortunately, when doctors hear this, they are unable to provide much treatment except for a couple of strips of Paracetamol and to ask the patient to …
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It’s never too late to get back into a healthy lifestyle, especially now that the festivities are over and you’ve probably gain a few kilos from all that binging on cookies. From small tweaks to a complete health overhaul, it’s up to you. We’re here to help with 5 simple steps to a healthier you: 1. Make …
We’ve previously written an article about how sitting for too long may be shaving years off your life. But it turns out that standing for too long isn’t all that great for you either. The infographic below shows you what happens to your body if you sit or stand too much: Sitting too much is a health hazard, …
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The Gist of It Antibiotics are useless against viral infections like colds, most sore throats, flu, etc, and will not help you get better. Taking antibiotics needlessly or incorrectly is not harmless, and could lead to reinfection and more serious drug-resistant illnesses. Take care of your health by eating nutritious food, drinking water, exercising often …
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High cholesterol is estimated to cause 2.6 million deaths (4.5% of total) and is a major cause of disease burden in both developed and developing countries. In Malaysia, more younger Malaysians are now suffering from heart disease due to high cholesterol levels. Statistics gathered by the National Cardiovascular Disease Database (NCVD) Registry also showed that …
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The Gist of It Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect both children and adults with unprovoked seizures. As long as you get adequate education and support from your family and friends, epilepsy need not destroy your life. Epilepsy can be managed through anti-epileptic drug therapy. Everyone knows what an epileptic fit looks like. …
Meeting My Date I rarely constipate. And I’m pretty proud of it. My bowel movement early in the morning is also healthy, I must say. When I got to know about Squatty Potty, my first reaction was that it’s just a piece of plastic, how’s it going to help me poop better? Then there came …
How often have you spent way too long pooping in the toilet? No, you don’t have to answer that. We know. About 80% of people suffer from constipation sometime in their lives, and the remedies are usually simple. Eat more fibre and drink more fluids. We learned all these in our earlier infographic: How Well …
The Gist of It Sleep problems for Type 2 diabetics include Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, constant trips to the bathroom and more. Lack of sleep can affect your blood sugar levels. Read on for tips on improving your sleep. People with diabetes usually have poor sleep habits like difficulty falling asleep or even …
Psoriasis affects approximately 3% to 5% of the world’s population and it is one of the oldest-known and misunderstood skin disease. Viewed by most people as incurable, psoriasis is a non-contagious recurring autoimmune skin disease that affects nearly a million Malaysians of both sexes equally and can occur at any age. According to medical research, the scaly patches caused by psoriasis …
