Obesity needs to be highlighted as a disease to underline the gravity of the condition.Two health associations want the Government to move public awareness in this direction.Malaysian Society for the Study of Obesity president Prof Dr Mohd Ismail Noor said the situation had become more urgent because there were more overweight children now.They do not […]
Read moreThe number of diabetics is continuing to rise and the more worrying statistic is that the disease is claiming more younger Malaysians as among its victims.The most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) shows that almost double those in the 30 to 39 age group were afflicted with the disease compared to five years […]
Read moreThe number of diabetics is continuing to rise and the more worrying statistic is that the disease is claiming more younger Malaysians as among its victims.The most recent National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) shows that almost double those in the 30 to 39 age group were afflicted with the disease compared to five years […]
Read moreInfections, bladder problems, even cancer – those aches and twinges in your back could be trying to tell you something Sometimes organs send pain signals to other body parts – notably the back For instance, kidney and bladder problems are easily mistaken as back pain. GPs can’t fully explain why this happens, though they have some […]
Read moreInfections, bladder problems, even cancer – those aches and twinges in your back could be trying to tell you something Sometimes organs send pain signals to other body parts – notably the back For instance, kidney and bladder problems are easily mistaken as back pain. GPs can’t fully explain why this happens, though they have some […]
Read moreTo lose weight get more sleep. Studies have shown that those who sleep less often weigh more On average, we need about 7.5 hours of quality sleep per night, he says. If you are getting this already, another half hour will not help you lose 5 kg, but if you are a five-hour sleeper and […]
Read moreTo lose weight get more sleep. Studies have shown that those who sleep less often weigh more On average, we need about 7.5 hours of quality sleep per night, he says. If you are getting this already, another half hour will not help you lose 5 kg, but if you are a five-hour sleeper and […]
Read moreIs housework making you fat? It’s sure not helping much Your broom can’t beat your bike. People who rely on housework to burn fat are heavier than those who get their exercise elsewhere — like walking or cycling, says a new study from northern Ireland. Researchers surveyed nearly 5,000 people and found that domestic physical […]
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