Benefits of Physical Activity Malaysia has the highest obesity rates in Southeast Asia, due to our sedentary lifestyles and undesirable eating habits. More than one in four grown-ups do not lead an active lifestyle to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases like heart diseases, diabetes and cancer. A minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity …
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Breast Cancer Screening: Mammogram VS Ultrasound Breast
LATEST NEWS Ms. Chua Chun Sui, Dietitian September 29, 2019 Breast Cancer Screening is looking for signs of breast cancer at an early stage when it can be treated and may be cured. Mammogram Mammography is the most common screening test for breast cancer and able to detect microcalcifications, which are tiny dots of calcification …
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Stages of Breast Cancer
LATEST NEWS stages of breast cancer LifeCare Diagnostic September 26, 2019 The stage of breast cancer is one of the most important factors in evaluating treatment options. If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’ll want to know what stage it is. The answers will help you and your doctors know more about what’s ahead …
How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam
LATEST NEWS how to perform a breast self-exam LifeCare Diagnostic September 26, 2019 In the mirror: Step 1: Stand undressed from the waist up in front of a large mirror in a well-lit room. Look at your breasts. If they aren’t equal in size or shape, that’s OK! Most women’s breasts aren’t. With your …
What is Breast Cancer?
What is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cancer forms in the cells of the breasts. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it’s far more common in women. In Malaysia, 1 in 19 women has a risk of getting breast cancer in their lifetime. In its early stages, …
Coronary Artery Disease/Heart Attack
LATEST NEWS coronary artery disease/heart attack LifeCare Diagnostic September 3, 2019 Coronary Artery Disease/Heart Attack According to the latest WHO data published in 2017, Coronary Heart Disease Deaths in Malaysia reached 30,598 or 22.13% of total deaths. The age adjusted Death Rate is 137.02 per 100,000 of population ranks Malaysia number 63 in the world. …
Food For Your Heart – Omega-3 Fish Oils
LATEST NEWS food for your heart – omega-3 fish oils LifeCare Diagnostic August 30, 2019 Omega-3 fish oil is good fat. It contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), also found in fatty fish; salmon, tuna, anchovies & fish oils; including cod liver oils. Omega-3 Fish Oil may help to: Lower blood pressure …
CT Calcium Scoring Scan (Heart CT Scan) can detect your plaque earlier.
LATEST NEWS CT CALCIUM SCORING SCAN (HEART CTSCAN) CAN DETECT YOUR PLAQUE EARLIER. LifeCare Diagnostic August 30, 2019 CT Calcium Scoring Scan (Heart), also known as Coronary Calcium Scan, is a non-invasive way detect heart disease by measuring calcium containing plaque in the heart arteries. Plaque is a build-up of fats, cholesterol and …
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HAZE DAYS ARE BACK: Protect yourself!
LATEST NEWS haze days are back: protect yourself! LifeCare Diagnostic August 21, 2019 Hazy days are back! It has been sweeping through the air in recent days, adding to existing pollution; particles, smoke and dust hanging in the air causing smoky air & foggy vision. During this period; exposure to haze may cause various types …
The Dangers of Consuming Extra Spicy Food
LATEST NEWS the dangers of consuming extra spicy food LifeCare Diagnostic August 6, 2019 What makes the food taste spicy? Capsaicinoids are the class of compounds found in members of the pepper’s family. The most common capsaicinoid is capsaicin. It is a chemical component that present in peppers that create their spicy taste. How Spicy …
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