Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease affecting brain function, leading to symptoms of dementia like poor memory and difficulty in learning new information.
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Healthy Ramadan Fasting
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is considered as one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam, thus it is mandatory for all healthy Muslim adults to practice this religious duty. During this month, Muslims must refrain from eating and drinking during daylight hours.
You Feel What You Eat
Have you ever thought that the food you eat affects your mood? Studies compare “traditional” diets like the Mediterranean diet or the traditional Japanese diet to a typical “Western” diet and reveal that the risk of depression is 10% lower..
Aging with Alzheimer’s disease
LATEST NEWS Ms. Chua Chun Sui, Dietitian June 6, 2022 What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects brain function, which leads to symptoms of dementia like poor memory and difficulty in learning new information. Overtime, the people with Alzheimer disease may have buildup of plaques and tangles as well as …
What you should know about Pneumonia
Mr. Edison Lu Seng Chuin, Dietitian 12 August, 2022 Pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs that often leads to: high-grade fever chest pain dry cough or with sputum, and dyspnea (shortness of breath). Did you know that pneumonia is the second principal cause of death (11.4%) among major ethnic groups (Bumiputera, Chinese, …
Healthy Ramadan Fasting
LATEST NEWS Mr. Edison Lu Seng Chuin, Dietitian April 1, 2022 Fasting during the Holy month of Ramadan Fasting is considered as one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam, thus it is mandatory for all healthy Muslim adults to practice this religious duty. During this month, Muslims must refrain from eating and drinking during …
What’s On Your Plate?
With the rising prevalence of obesity in our country, it is now more important than ever to educate on portion size to prevent excessive weight gain, which leads to a higher risk of developing various non-chronic diseases (NCDs).
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
A quick and non-invasive way to check for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and identify people who have a high risk for coronary artery disease. The test is painless and similar to having blood pressure taken in a routine medical visit.
Pneumonia: Every Breath Counts
This airborne disease can be caused by microorganisms such as parasites, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. It usually happens to hospitalized patients, those with weak immunity, or those on a ventilator (like COVID-19 patients).
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With the ongoing pandemic of Covid-19, everyone is aware that the risk of death is higher especially if a person has chronic medical…