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Why the holidays can be hard on your health—and how to stay safe

December 16, 2025
Why the holidays can be hard on your health—and how to stay safe

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And indeed, the holiday season is here. Festivities are just around the corner, and while merry-making will fill each one’s holiday calendar, minding one’s health must not take a backseat. Here are […]

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Child allergies: expert shares support tips for kids and parents

November 20, 2025
Child allergies: expert shares support tips for kids and parents

Resource person: Dr. Noor Zehan Abdul Rahim, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Respiratory Specialist, Sunway Medical Centre, Malaysia In Malaysia, where urban living and vibrant cityscapes define daily life, an unsettling trend is emerging – an increase in childhood allergies. What […]

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Feed the brain with Thiamine

October 24, 2025
Feed the brain with Thiamine

Chocolate is good for the brain – and this has never been truer than today, when many of us need a respite from the stress, fatigue, and emotional strain that affect our mental health. Chocolates are rich in B vitamins, […]

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From midlife wellness to pregnancy, diet awareness lowers health risks

August 21, 2025
From midlife wellness to pregnancy, diet awareness lowers health risks

Weight loss does not have to rely on cosmetic procedures, synthetic drugs, or costly fads. Studies show that simple, sustainable habits, such as being mindful of food choices, eating the right portions, and maintaining an active lifestyle can go a […]

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Breathe, Laugh, Live: 8 Healthy Things to Do in Asia on a Budget

July 18, 2025
Breathe, Laugh, Live: 8 Healthy Things to Do in Asia on a Budget

If you’ve ever thought getting healthy meant dropping serious cash, Asia might just change your mind. Across the region, there are plenty of ways to stay active, eat well, and care for your mental health without blowing your budget. From […]

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Malaysia’s digital lifestyle is wrecking posture—Here’s how

May 13, 2025
Dr Chang Kok Chun / Thomas Chua Wei Yeh

Text-neck syndrome: bad posture from tech habits From classroom to office, the everyday habit of looking down at screens are making Malaysians suffering from text neck syndrome, a preventable condition causing long-term neck and shoulder pain, and threatening the neurological […]

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Knee pain: When to worry and what comes next

March 14, 2025
Dr Abdul Razak Hussin

By Dr Abdul Razak Hussin, Consultant Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon,  Ara Damansara Medical Centre (ADMC) Who is at risk? Knee injuries can affect anyone, not just athletes. Whether you run, play sports on weekends, or hike, a sudden twist or […]

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Take charge of your health to fight diabesity

December 3, 2024
Dr Alex Teo, Director

By Dr Alex Teo, Director, Research Development and Scientific Affairs, Asia Pacific, Herbalife Diabetes is on the rise 1 in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the region is expected to become the largest contributor to the global economic burden of diabetes by […]

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Balancing Emotions: TCM Approaches to Emotional Health & Wellbeing

August 10, 2024
Dr Ong Siew Siew,

By Dr Ong Siew Siew, Senior Lecturer , Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, IMU University Health has rhythm and rhyme Ever wondered about the subtle dance of your mood and energy? While most days unfold with steadiness, when the […]

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Is Coaching in Palliative Care Necessary?

June 28, 2024

By Dr Jesrina Ann Xavier, member of the Active Ageing Impact Lab at Taylor’s University/ Dr Liew Kean Yew, Palliative Care specialist at Hospital Ampang Globally, the need for palliative care is on an upward trend due to the ageing […]

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