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Health Today Malaysia
Anaemia: A Bloody Problem
Wait! If you're ready to turn the page thinking that this is yet another article about periods, don't, This month, we're dealing with a 'bloody' subject of another sort - iron deficiency, otherwise known as anaemia.
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August 2016
Health Today Malaysia
I Am Quitting... How to About You?
On May 29, 2016, Malaysia launched the ambitious mQuit quit smoking service programme for the estimated 4.7 million smokers in this country. We talk to an expert who is actively involved in mQuit, to find out how it will make a difference in our lives. Words Lim Teck Choon
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August 2016
Health Today Malaysia
Reaching Out And Touching Lives
Volunteerism and charity were not Dr Joyoki Chen’s interests. However, a personal tragedy and subsequent experiences led her to a path of selfdiscovery and sacrifice. She shares about her experience with REACH and the work she does with underprivileged communities in rural Sarawak.
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April 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Reading Is Fun!
It can be hard getting kids to sit down and read a book on their own. Here are five ways you can make reading more fun and instil a love of reading in your young ones.
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April 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Beat the Flu Bug!
Now is the season for influenza! By now you or your loved ones would have suffered through a severe bout of influenza. It all starts innocently with a sore throat and mild fever and before you know it, it escalates to something more insidious. And you’re forced to make your way to the hospital for 24-hour care and stronger medications to make you feel better again.
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June 2017
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How To Get Guilt Free 'Me Time'
You’re a working mom who juggles the kids, hubby, household and your job. Your boss assigns you to a five-day work trip abroad and your inner shout of joy at getting some time to yourself is immediately squelched by guilt. Is it wrong to want some “me” time? Here’s why you should intentionally set aside time for yourself, and be happy about doing so.
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June 2017
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RED Hot For Daddy
Here are three re asons to conside r red palm oil for th at special Father’s Day dinner.
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June 2017
Health Today Malaysia
Space Queen Saldana
ZOE SALDANA is one of the most bankable sci-fi actresses in Hollywood, appearing in some of the biggest franchises (that take place in space): Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar. Although her name is etched in the sky amongst the stars, she remains a feisty, down-to-earth woman who is not afraid to speak her mind.
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June 2017
Health Today Malaysia
Eating Right And Keeping Well During Ramadan
Academics and students at Birmingham City University have joined forces to come up with a guide on hydration and food tips to support Muslims who are fasting for the month of Ramadan.
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June 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Still Having Those Election Blues?
May 2018 saw the making of a historical milestone in Malaysia’s political landscape, as the country witnessed a change of ruling power for the first time in 59 years.
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June 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Tackling The Most Common Cancer In Malaysia
Breast cancer affects many in our country. That’s why education, awareness and support is so important. Remember: being diagnosed with breast cancer is not the end – with early detection and treatment, there is a better chance of survival.
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June 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Menopause's No Reason To Lose Your Hair!
Hair loss is one of the possible side effects of menopause that also elicits the biggest reaction from women.
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June 2018
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5 Things We Should All Know About Colorectal Cancer
John Peter Bain, more popularly known as the YouTube celebrity TotalBiscuit, died on 24 May 2018.
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June 2018
Health Today Malaysia
An Insight Into Geriatrics
Geriatrics or geriatric medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the health and care of elderly people, specifically those aged 65 years and above. A specialist in this field tells us what the role of a geriatrician entails.
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October 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Beat That Stress!
Three mental health professionals discuss how stress affects both mind and body (particularly in terms of cancer), and provides strategies for stress management that everyone can use.
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October 2018
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Embracing Vegetarianism
Just to recap, there are different types of vegetarians.
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October 2018
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Sibling vs Sibling
Although arguments and fights between siblings seem to be a natural part of growing up, is such competition and antagonism healthy? A counselling psychologist shares how we can deal with such situations among our children and what happens if sibling rivalry carries into adulthood.
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October 2018
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Toners - A Consumer's Trap?
What do toners actually do? Are they necessary in your skincare regimen?
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October 2018
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Enable The Disabled Understanding Down Syndrome
In conjunction with International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, we look at how we can support those who are “differently abled” and take a closer look at Down syndrome.
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December 2018
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Healing A Hurt Heel
For the second article in our new series on sports injuries, a sports medicine physician takes us through the causes and treatments for plantar fasciitis, commonly experienced as pain in the heel.
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December 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Skip The Sugar
There’s no denying that sugar makes food yummy (and makes us happy). Unfortunately, too much of it also brings a whole host of health problems.
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December 2018
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Is It A Migraine Or Something More Serious?
A severe headache may be a sign of subarachnoid haemorrhage, which is bleeding in the brain and a medical emergency. Here’s how to tell if it’s just a ‘regular’ headache or something more serious.
3 min |
November 2018
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Nick Jonas Braving Type 1 Diabetes
Besides navigating the hurdles of childhood stardom and breaking out of the Disney bubble, Nick Jonas has been candid about his health struggles. He has never held back in being involved as a spokesperson and raising awareness for type 1 diabetes.
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November 2018
Health Today Malaysia
Don't Sweat It
Do you sweat so much and so frequently that it makes you uncomfortable or embarrassed? Excessive sweating is actually a medical condition; it’s called hyperhidrosis. The good news is that there are effective methods to alleviate this condition.
6 min |
November 2018
Health Today Malaysia
8 Facts You Need To Know About Hepatitis
Our liver is one of the major internal organs of our body that works nonstop to purify our blood as well as to produce and store essential micronutrients that are required by our body. When the liver is infected or sore, it fails to perform its functions and this results in the signs and symptoms manifested by hepatitis. The word hepatitis is a combination of hpar or hpat, which means liver in ancient Greek, and itis (the Greek word for inflammation). Thus, hepatitis simply means inflammation of the liver.
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July 2019
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Hole In The Gut!
What happens when a hole forms right through the wall of a stomach, small intestine or large intestine? While not a very common occurrence, gastrointestinal perforation can occur to anyone at any age. This month let’s take a closer look at this condition and how it can be treated.
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June 2019
Health Today Malaysia
Moving House? Don't Break Your Back Over It
Speaking from recent first-hand experience: moving houses is not fun. Whether it’s due to a new college, a new job, or a change in family circumstances, the process of packing up and moving an entire household’s worth of possessions to a different building can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved—and potentially hazardous to one’s health. Read up HealthToday basics on how to stay both sane and safe while dealing with a big move.
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June 2019
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Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right
Relationships are all about give and take. But very often, we get to know of extremely unhappy relationships where one person is always giving, and the other is always taking—the roles are never reversed.Many times, situations like these point towards a co-dependent relationship, which is a relationship that is imbalanced and unhealthy mentally. Though it is easy to blame one party over the other, the truth is it takes two dysfunctional personalities to cultivate such a relationship.Counselling psychologist Cathie Wu tells us more.
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June 2019
Health Today Malaysia
Kidney Problems & Alternative Medicine
Complementary and alternative medicine or CAM is a broad term which encompasses the likes of yoga, acupuncture, Ayurveda, aromatherapy, Reiki, hypnosis, homeopathy, herbal medicine, meditation, massage therapy and chromotherapy.
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March 2019
Health Today Malaysia
The Iron In Every Woman
It can be great to be a woman living in 2019. We have our first female Deputy Prime Minister and more women in our government than before.
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