Tag: healthy lifestyle
Don’t ignore the warning signs: Heart disease is no longer just for the elderly
Resource person: Dr Yew Kuan Leong, Consultant Cardiologist, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) We are seeing a concerning trend where heart disease is affecting Malaysians in their 40s and even 30s. One in four cases in Malaysia involves individuals under […]
hMPV: A Rising Health Concern That Experts Say Isn’t Cause for Alarm
Covid-19 2.0? Several countries, including the US, UK, India, and several other Asian countries are reporting a rise in human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases, with the US recently seeing a doubling of infections. This has sparked global concern, especially amid rising […]
Hypertension is a growing threat in Malaysia – What you can do about it
by Dr Jolene See Su Chen, Consultant General Physician (Internal Medicine), Wellness Centre, Sunway Medical Centre Hypertension: the “silent” killer among us Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition where the blood force against artery walls is consistently […]
Take charge of your health to fight diabesity
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 […]
Survey Reveals Cost , Lifestyle Challenges Affecting Young Filipinos’ Health
A recent study by life insurance company, Manulife Philippines, entitled “In Wellness and In Health: Navigating the Landscape of Health, Well-being, and Financial Preparedness in the Philippines,” reveals that cost is a major barrier to healthier lifestyles for Filipinos. The […]
Neurosurgery and Stroke: Effective Pathways and Surgical Interventions Explained
By Dr Puneet Nandrajog, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre (BTMC) Regular check-ups and awareness of risk factors are crucial for early intervention. A healthy lifestyle is the most effective way to reduce your risk of stroke. Every year, 15 […]
3 Strategies to Enhance Diabetes Care in Malaysia
Managing diabetes poses significant challenges, often leaving patients grappling with both the financial burdens and the complexities of proper management. Timely for World Diabetes Day (WDD), Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) introduced innovative diabetes solutions utilizing cutting-edge technology, aimed at […]
12 simple steps to a healthy lifestyle
Now that the world has returned to normalcy following the pandemic, everyone is back to their daily routines and encounters with stress. Some people may prioritize living a healthy lifestyle over others. A healthy lifestyle is built on a well-balanced […]
Reducing risk of osteoarthritis with healthy lifestyle/good nutrition
By Dr G Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak, Consultant Orthopaedic, Arthritis & Sports Surgeon from ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, Malaysia There are many types of arthritis, and osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. OA usually affects the hands, hips, and knees, when […]
Regular screenings can help save lives for men with colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer among Malaysian males, accounting for 14.8% of the total incidence of cancer in the country, according to the Malaysian National Cancer Registry Report 2012-2016). As such, cancer prevention and early detection have been […]
