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LATEST NEWS mental health is just as important as physical health LifeCare Diagnostic November 28, 2019 Eating well and reasonable physical activity are important in keeping good physical health, but without an equally good mental health, a person is not going to be able to enjoy a rich, meaningful and productive life. Mental health reflects …

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LATEST NEWS how much should the average adult exercise every day? LifeCare Diagnostic October 31, 2019 An adult aged 19 to 64 years old should go for at least a minimum of 150 minutes of direct intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week, or an equivalent combination of direct- and …

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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 physical …

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LATEST NEWS Ms. Chua Chun Sui, Dietitian September 29, 2019 Breast Cancer Screening: Mammogram VS Ultrasound Breast 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 …

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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 …

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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 arms …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 other substances, …

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