Tag: high cholesterol
Diabetes and high cholesterol cases above national average, says health minister
Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels in Kelantan have seen an increase exceeding the national average indicators, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3% of […]
Managing the “Three Highs” to keep your health in check
In conjunction with World Health Day recently, consultants at Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, touch on the issues surrounding the three highs – high cholesterol, high blood sugar level, and high blood pressure – which are […]
Aspirin use linked to increased risk of heart failure
Research has found those using aspirin while having at least one predisposing risk for heart failure are at 26% raised risk for the condition. The predisposing risk factors included one or more of the following: smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, […]
5 ways to trim that belly fat
Belly fat is detrimental to your health as it can cause diseases. It has been linked to high cholesterol, inflammation, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Here are 5 ways for a flatter stomach: 1. Consume more fibre, especially soluble fibre. […]
