Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Vitamin D supplements lower the risk of autoimmune disease
A high daily dose of vitamin D was seen to cause over 20% reduction in risk of developing an autoimmune disease, said researchers from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, US. Autoimmune diseases are a growing concern in […]
Resilience key to boosting mental health
The last two years have caused great waves of depression and anxiety, so much so that it has presented unexpected and unique challenges to our mental health. To better prepare ourselves for the years to come it is crucial to […]
Physical activity found to protect against ageing and insulin resistance
Scientists from Monash University, Australia, have discovered a new enzyme produced through exercise that might help stave off declining metabolic health in older people. Physical inactivity in aging populations leads to the development of insulin resistance: when the body’s cells […]
Beyond simple “brain tingles”: ASMR videos have health benefits
By Mohani Niza Crunch. Tap. Whisper. Knock. Pat. Scratch. These are just some of the various sounds produced by ASMR videos that have had millions of people all over the world hooked to their gadgets. ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory […]
Diet supplemented with herbs and spices found to lower blood pressure
New research has found that adding herbs and spices to meals – instead of salt – not only makes food tastier but lowers blood pressure and significantly improves heart health as well. According to researchers at Pennsylvania State University, just […]
Restore smiles and confidence with Straumann dental implants
Aesthetic and orthodontic solutions provider Straumann Group (Straumann) is now fully operational in Malaysia, providing modern digital solutions for optimal treatment outcomes for dentists and a wider variety of patients. Straumann partners with the largest global scientific network in creating […]
Maintain good vascular health to avoid varicose veins
Vascular health is given comparatively less focus than other health specialties due to lack of public education and awareness. The vascular system is responsible for the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body, said Dr. Tan Kia Lean, […]
New survey finds health priorities changing in Asia Pacific
A new survey examining the awareness and usage of nutritional supplements in the Asia Pacific region revealed that four out of five consumers in believe their health is a “work in progress,” and 86% have been taking steps to improve […]
Buckwheat extract found to promote protein clean-up in cells
A type of buckwheat liquor used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was found to influence an important activity in cells: tartary buckwheat extract induces autophagy, a process that cells use to clean up proteins that are damaged or no longer […]
The new immunity toolkit
By Susan Bowerman, Senior Director Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training, Herbalife Nutrition The most recent development in world of health and medicine has been the acceptance that we will be living with COVID-19 into the longer term. Masks, social distancing, […]
