Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a type of motor neuron disease. It’s also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease after a famous baseball player who suffered the disease. Every year, 5000 people are diagnosed with this disease. ALS affects neurons that control voluntary muscles, the muscles used for actions like chewing, talking and moving your…
The ears are probably something one doesn’t give much thought to on a day-by-day basis. That is, until one gets an ear infection or the ears start ringing and itching. Most of the hearing issues out there are caused by earwax. On this week’s posting, we share with you all about earwax, how to look…
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…
Nutrition labels are always found at the back of food packaging. Many times, we do not pay much attention to it even though it can help us make healthier eating choices. On this week’s posting, we share with you some tips on how to better read and understand the information on these labels. 1 –…
Detox diets claim to help you lose weight, clear out toxins and boost energy. However, there are not enough scientific evidence to prove these claims. In fact, there are significant risks associated with detoxing and it’s essential to stay away from fad diets that promise dramatic results and are overly restrictive. On this week’s posting,…
Colorectal cancer or colon cancer is now the third most common cancer in both men and women in Asia. Colon cancer develops from certain polyps or growths in the inner lining of your colon. The risk factors include certain medical conditions, genetics and lifestyle choices. Having one or more risk factors for colon cancer doesn’t…
Going to the doctor, going to the dentist—all part of taking care of your health. But going to the eye doctor? It’s also important! Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong. Don’t take your eyes for granted. Up to 2.2 billion of people have some form of vision…
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…
Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb). The cervix connects the uterus to the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before the cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the cervix go through changes known as dysplasia,…
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,…
