Portion Sizes: Eating Less for Bigger Results
Smaller portion sizes really are a great weight loss tip. There are actually many things which you need to get right in order to lose weight, it’s all about eating the right things and getting enough daily exercise but portion…
YWCA Promotes Awareness On Healthy Lifestyle Among Women
On September 20, members of the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), as well as the public, spent an evening to assess health checkup and also discussed healthy lifestyle and risk factors for heart disease at the YWCA Centre in Petaling…
10 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Treat Them
When children work and play together in groups, this environment provides an opportunity for the spread of a number of common childhood diseases that can be passed on from one child to the next. Some of the common illnesses that…
Healthy Eating Around the World
Every country has its unique and interesting culture of food – cuisines and tastes, eating habits, food related customs and traditions, celebrations and festivals surrounding food, myths and folklore. Senior dietitian Victoria Taylor of British Heart Foundation thinks that there…
Boosting Your Bones
Dealing with Osteoporosis Effectively A common misperception is that bones are hard but lifeless structures that support and protect the body, much like what concrete pillars are to a building. The truth is that bones are active living tissue; with…
Diabetus Mellitus – Not Just an Old Person’s Disease
Diabetes mellitus is a non-communicable disease which is becoming more common in Malaysia as in other parts of the world. In Malaysia, the National Health and Morbidity Survey (2011) showed that 15.2% to 20.8% of the adult population suffers from…
Becoming a Hygiene Hero
A guide to making cleanliness a part of your lifestyle. There are many quotes on cleanliness: Cleanliness is next to Godliness is only one of them. The art and branch of science that deals with preserving good health is Hygiene.…
Hate the Gym? Here’s 11 Alternative Ways to get into Shape
When it comes to physical fitness, many have always opted for the tried, true and traditional. Some would be perfectly happy with their light weight-training and a good jog in the park. The weight-training helps to feel buff and invigorated…
Fighting the Signs of Aging
Most people suffer from skin issues like crow’s feet, dark eyes, wrinkles, pigmentation and certain age related skin problems. A better understanding of these issues and causal factors will help in prevention and a more effective treatment. CROW’S FEET Causes: Repeated…
Best Oils for Cooking
Cooking oil is the magical instrument that gives foods unforgettable texture and taste. On the other hand, cooking oil is often stigmatised as unhealthy. Does it have to be a painful head-scratching moment when it comes to cooking with oils?…
