I recently watched a video on Instagram comparing the lives of Vietnamese citizens and Malaysian citizens. Vietnamese are the skinniest population in South East Asia and Malaysians, the most obese population. The rates of overweight & obesity in both these countries are 2% vs. 54%. The reasons are simple, choices of food and poor physical…
Massaging is the technique of kneading or manipulating a person’s muscles and other soft tissue to promote their health and well-being. As part of this manual treatment, the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia are gripped, manipulated, and pressured. Going for a massage is one of the earliest known therapeutic practices to heal various health issues….
With the news about a group of young boys being sodomised and groomed in Malaysia and also a bus driver who is having a crush on a 9-year-old, I sometimes wonder how to educate kids about the right and wrong touch? This is in view of each family having different understanding of touch and different…
I attended a party a couple of weeks back and there was this cheery 40-year-old who was just so fidgety. He was laughing, talking and moving around in his chair. He even mentioned that he is seeing a psychiatrist because he just does not know what is up with him. I suspected that he suffers…
Snoring is a common problem worldwide – as many as 30% of adult’s snore. Not only is snoring annoying, it can also impact quality of sleep for both the offending party and those around him or her. Snoring is caused by the vibration of soft tissues in the upper airway, the part of the airway…
CORPORATE companies are urged to be more proactive in addressing issues of sexual harassment in the workplace, as it hurts job performance and the company’s image. The Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), a women’s rights organisation, has taken the initiative to create the “We Pledge” programme, providing knowledge and awareness to employees and employers in understanding…
Valentine’s Day is all about showing your sweetheart how much you care about them and how much you heart them. On this V-Day, we share with you 4 Valentine’s Day gift ideas that are good for the heart and will woo your better half. 1. Chocolate Chocolate seems like the most obvious gift to gift…
A decision to donate blood can save a life, or even several lives if your blood is separated into its components – red blood cells, platelets and plasma – which can be used individually for patients with specific conditions. Blood donation is crucial for women with complications during pregnancy and childbirth, those with severe anemia,…
The New Year is coming and its time to create your New Year’s resolution. These is the perfect opportunity to start making changes. Hence, it’s your chance to sit down and prepare a list of important lifestyle changes you want to make and we’ve decided to give you a bit of help – since the…
Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing, condition. Although not life-threatening, it can significantly affect every aspect of a person’s life — from social and family relationships, work, finances, psychological health and sexual health. Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This condition can affect both men and women and can occur at…
