Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Five tips to maintain a healthy gut
Over the past few years, gut health has become a hot topic in scientific research, and studies have shown just how important maintaining a healthy digestive system can be – not just for physical health, but for our mental wellbeing […]
Hartalega launches world’s first antimicrobial glove
Malaysian glove company Hartalega Holdings Bhd has launched what it says is the world’s first non-leaching antimicrobial glove. The nitrile glove maker says it has invested over US$10 million, over a period of six years, to develop its antimicrobial glove, […]
A new method that makes heart valve replacement safer
Scientists have developed a new and safer technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. The method is called Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration and prevents Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction […]
Eating carbohydrates, the healthy way
Carbohydrates can be found in various foods: spaghetti, potatoes, bread, beans and milk are just some of foods containing carbohydrates. Foods high in carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates provide the body with glucose, which is […]
Lots of exercise in older age boosts immune system, protects against infection
Scientists say that older people who do lots of exercise develop a strong immune system and are protected against infections. The scientists tracked 125 long-distance cyclists, some of whom are now in their 80s. They were found to have the […]
If you are a smoker and a drinker, consuming very hot tea might increase your cancer risk
If you smoke and also drink alcohol, consuming scalding hot tea might not be a good idea, as it is associated with an increased risk of esophageal tumours a Chinese study suggests. Among Chinese adults who drank at least one […]
Facial yoga joins the list of Botox and fillers as a new non-invasive anti-aging treatment
Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Murad Alam has added a new, low-cost, non-invasive anti-aging treatment to his services: facial yoga. Dermatologists measured improvements in the appearance of the faces of a small group of middle-age women after they did half an hour […]
Protect yourself with vaccines before vacations – Dr. Tabassum Khan
By Dr. Tabassum Khan, Managing Director, AJ Pharma Holdings With the upcoming year end holidays, most people will be gearing up to spend a week on fun activities or trips with family and friends. This is the perfect opportunity to […]
20 minutes of weight training can trim belly fat in men
Healthy men who did twenty minutes of daily weight training had less of an increase in age-related abdominal fat. This is compared to men who spent the same amount of time doing aerobics activities. The study by Harvard School of […]
How to take care of your feet
You need your feet to get to everywhere, so why not take care of them? 1. Keep an eye on them Your feet take a beating every day, and small problems can turn into big ones if you ignore them. […]
