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Is Stress Causing Your Health Troubles?
Life’s a rollercoaster, and stress seems to be the bumpiest part of the ride for many of us. Whether it’s work pressure, family stuff, or just the daily chaos, stress is like an uninvited guest that won’t leave.
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease affecting brain function, leading to symptoms of dementia like poor memory and difficulty in learning new information.
The relationship between diet, lifestyle and risk of Prostate Cancer
Based on the Malaysia National Cancer Registry Report 2012-2016, 1 in 94 males is at risk of developing prostate cancer
Understanding Breast Cancer: The General Eating Guidelines for Prevention
LifeCare Dietitian, Ms Au Pui Yee 5th September, 2022 Understanding Breast Cancer: The General Eating Guidelines for Prevention Risk Factors of Breast Cancers Debunking cancer food myths! Can superfoods prevent cancer, including breast cancer? Ever heard of people calling blueberries, broccoli, green tea, tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables ‘superfoods’? This word is used to …
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Arrhythmia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis | LifeCare Diagnostic
Understand arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) with LifeCare Diagnostic. Learn about causes, common symptoms, diagnosis methods like ECG & Holter, and when to seek medical help in Malaysia.
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..
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).