Healthy Eating

What’s better than curing a disease? Preventing it from happening in the first place.  Preventive care refers to actions taken that help prevent illness and disease. These include services and treatments such as health tests, screenings, counselling, immunisations, dental cleanings, and more.   Preventive care is important to help you identify any health concerns before it actually becomes problematic. It is often far easier, a lot less painful and much cheaper, compared to treating the illness or disease when the condition has turned serious.    There have been calls

According to a World Health Organisation (WHO) article in August 2018, Malaysia is Asia's fattest nation with nearly half the adult population now overweight or obese. Obesity is strongly linked to serious health problems such as diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. Losing weight is crucial in order to reduce the risk of these diseases. However, many people in Malaysia and around the world find losing weight challenging. It is generally recommended to lose weight gradually (0.5 - 1kg a week) as it is more likely to stay off in the long run. Losing weight too fast can cause you

Your diet plays a major role in your heart health. Certain foods you eat can influence your blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, as well as inflammation, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. According to the World Health Organisation in 2021, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally.  To keep your heart and circulatory system working at their best, be sure to include the following foods in your diet:   Source: Tenor​ Foods rich in healthy fats Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel and trout are full of

You are probably aware of the health problems caused by excess sugar: diabetes, obesity, tooth decay and coronary artery disease.  But are you aware of how sugar levels affect your brain? Our brain needs sugar to function The human brain is a complex system consisting of billions of neurons and nerve cells. It’s our body’s control centre that performs multiple functions, including regulating our hormones, breathing, body temperature and sleep cycle. It also processes information relating to our taste, touch, sight, hearing and more.  Because of this, the brain requires more

A healthy diet is recommended for all ages, but it becomes especially important as you grow older. Believe it or not, seniors are extremely susceptible to malnutrition for the following reasons: The body’s ability to absorb nutrients decreases  Metabolism – and appetite – slows down During your golden years, you need to ensure that every meal you have is packed with as many nutrients as possible. Here’s what you should focus on:  Source: Giphy 1. Target nutrient dense food As we age, we find ourselves becoming less hungry and interested in food. This is because our sense