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Urinary incontinence in women

Ask the Expert: I Have Difficulty Holding in My Pee, What Should I Do?

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Question: I am a 53-year old woman and I have been experiencing difficulty holding in urine, especially when I sneeze or cough. Is there any treatment for this condition? Answer:  Incontinence is quite a common problem among women after menopause. Treatment is available to control incontinence though many people are too embarrassed to seek medical help. Some treatments for incontinence include hormone replacement therapy, …

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Ask the Expert: I’m a Virgin. How Do I Know if My Hymen is Still Intact?

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Question:  I am still a virgin and with my marriage to be held soon, I’m a little worried about what I might find out on our first conjugal night with my future husband. How can I know ahead if my hymen is still intact or torn? Does the hymen get torn only during sexual intercourse? …

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birth control, contraception,

11 Birth Control Methods to Stop Unplanned Pregnancies

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If you’re sexually active, you’ll probably have wondered about the different forms of birth control available. Most people know about the withdrawal method, the condom, and The Pill. But how much do they really know about effective contraception and the options they have? 52% of sexually active Malaysian women don’t use any form of birth …

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insomnia, sleep loss,

Say Goodnight to Insomnia: 12 Quick Tips to Fall Asleep

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I’ve tried sleeping on my back, on my side, counting sheep, and reading the dictionary. But nothing seems to be working. I just can’t fall asleep and I’ve been in bed since midnight. I check my phone again. It’s 4am. Urgh. Tomorrow’s going to be a loooong day. Thank you, insomnia. Sounds familiar? Insomnia hits …

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bone health, osteoporosis

Your Bone Density Peaks at age 30. Here’s 6 Superfoods to Prevent Osteoporosis

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While we often associate bone problems with old people, we forget that we’ll get there one day too. Your skeleton is (surprise, surprise), the support system as well as the armour for your entire body. When that breaks down in the form of bone-thinning diseases like osteoporosis, or severe back pains, or even kyphosis (a …

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diabetes, diabetes in malaysia, what to know about diabetes

6 Important Points about Diabetes that You Should Know

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At the moment, about 2.6 million Malaysians are affected by diabetes. And no, it’s not just the oldies who are getting the disease. Diabetes amongst the 30-somethings is spiking, with numbers from 2006 almost doubling amongst the 30 to 39 age group. Out of these numbers, only half of them are diagnosed. Diabetes is a …

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work life balance, better life

How to Achieve a Better Work-Life Balance (6 Steps to Follow)

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As technology continues to blur the line between work and play, we increasingly find ourselves unable to live in the moment. While at work we’re probably stressing about the laundry, the unpaid bills, and the recent fight we had with our partner. Once we get home, we are distracted with answering work mails, never checked-out …

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