Category Archives: Health Information

Many pregnant women are often concerned about their diet during pregnancy. There are many concern and fear that certain foods might affect the baby. Especially when it comes to choosing protein powder. Some pregnant women have heard that consuming protein powder during pregnancy can lead to healthier, stronger babies who get sick less often. But […]

Cardiovascular Blockage – Also Known as the “No.1 Killer” In recent years, cardiovascular blockage has accounted for up to 15% of sudden deaths in Malaysia, particularly among men. Intense exercise is also one of the reasons for the increased rate of sudden death. Cardiovascular blockage refers to the obstruction of blood flow within the arteries, […]

Often, we equate being thin with being healthy, but is that really the case? Especially when we are losing weight, we tend to obsess over one thing, which is our weight while neglecting the visceral fat inside our bodies. What is Visceral Fat?Visceral fat, also known as intra-abdominal fat, is fat stored within the abdominal […]

Stroke, also known as “cerebral apoplexy” or “cerebral stroke“, it is an acute cerebrovascular disease. It’s also considered as “Geriatric disease”. Stroke has five major characteristics which are high incidence, high disability rate, high mortality rate, high recurrence rate, and high economic burden. In Malaysia, there are more than 40,000 stroke cases and leading around […]

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed from the overgrowth of smooth muscle tissue in the uterus. Among every 10 women aged between 30 to 50, there are 3 womans will have uterine fibroids. While less common in women under 20 years old, it can still occur. Although the exact cause of uterine fibroids is not […]

Constipation occurs when waste moves too slowly through the colon and causing blockages. Many people have experienced constipation, but by improving lifestyle and dietary habits, it can be relieved and prevented. Constipation is often due to a lack of fiber and insufficient water intake. Other causes include lack of exercise, aging, muscle disorders, structural abnormalities, […]

Understanding Cholesterol: Essential for Your Health What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a vital lipid-soluble substance crucial for the formation of cell membranes and the production of certain hormones, including estrogen, testosterone, and vitamin D. Produced in the liver, cholesterol is transported by the blood to where it is needed. Since cholesterol is lipid-soluble and blood […]

Osteoporosis causes bones to become so weak and brittle that a fall or even bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Such fractures generally occur in the hips, wrist, or spine. Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races, but women are more susceptible to osteoporosis. Age-related Bone Loss Is Normal In one scientific […]

A person’s gut microbiota has the potential to promote health and longevity, which has given rise to the popularity of probiotics live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. Probiotics are widely present in the market as dietary supplements, including capsules, tablets, and powders; and in […]

There are more than 100 joints in the human body. Without joints, the human skeleton would be inflexible, and one would not be able to sit, stand, or run. The key to maintaining joint health is cartilage. Joints and Cartilage Joints Human joints are located in the knuckles, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, and the parts […]