Category: Education
Keeping your feet healthy
Although the feet are only a small part of your body, they consist of 26 bones, including the phalanges, calcaneus and scaphoid. More than a hundred small muscles and ligaments form a complex network between these bones. The feet are […]
Every reason to breastfeed
THE Malaysian Dietary Guidelines 2010 recommends exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months as human milk is naturally, uniquely created to meet the nutritional needs of your newborn baby. From six months onwards, your baby will be ready to complement […]
House dust mites main cause of respiratory allergies in Singapore: study
SINGAPORE- Scientists in Singapore said on Friday that they found exposure to house dust mites to be the primary cause of respiratory allergies in the tropical city sate. The scientists from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research and the […]
Am I carbohydrate addict?
A quiz to self-evaluate one’s carbohydrate addiction is drawing netizens’ attention. Carbohydrate addiction is defined as an excessive craving for high-carb foods such as rice, cookies and chocolate to feel normal. Ask yourself if any of these statements applies to […]
Studies show some Singaporeans unaware of their cholesterol level
SINGAPORE: A study conducted on some 5,000 Singaporeans showed that 48.1 per cent had high cholesterol but 17.3 per cent were unaware of their condition. The study also revealed that more than eight in 10 did not know the difference […]
Not-so-sweet facts about sugar
A new study showed that sugar in the diet may cause cardiovascular-related deaths, Forbes reported. Researchers estimated that people who consumed between 10 and 25 percent of their calories from added sugar had a 30 percent higher chance of cardiovascular […]
Israeli researcher links sleep fragmentation to higher cancer risk
JERUSALEM – Poor sleep can speed cancer growth and increase tumor aggressiveness, according to a new study led by an Israeli researcher. The tumors could grow in a shorter amount of time compared to cancer in patients who get a […]
Korea’s festive dishes high in calories: Study
KOREA – As the Lunar New Year holiday is fast approaching, the cardiovascular centre at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital disclosed a calorie chart of staple foods for the celebration. The festive dishes contain high levels of three major nutrients […]
Cambodians ranked healthiest eaters in world
Cambodia was ranked the best country in the world for healthy eating habits due to its low rates of diabetes and obesity, according to a report released Wednesday by Oxfam International. However, the report, which ranks food health and availability […]
Using peanuts to cure allergy
Doctors said they could treat peanut allergy by feeding children the very thing their bodies reject, so building tolerance that could save a life in case of accidential ingestion. Small doses of peanut powder taken over several months seemed to […]
