People Behind Advanx Health series: Pharmacist who’s Always Positive
From the last interview, I’ve learnt a lot about our co-founder, Ping. So, today let’s get to know more about John, the business development and operations lead of Advanx Health. What does he do in the company? And what is he like as a person? Keep on reading to get your answers! Yeo Keh Hau, […]
Control your salt intake!
Do you often feel thirsty after eating a meal outside, or after having a pack of potato chips? This is probably because the food is too salty. If you frequently experience this, your salt intake may be too high! The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily salt intake of less than 5 gram (1 […]
Personalizing diet – an interview with pharmacist Elaine
After listening to Hidayah on her test about skin traits report, we had an interview with Elaine. Elaine is a pharmacist who did a DNA test for nutrition and diet traits with us. Here is what she thinks about the DNA test and how it can help to improve our health and dietary habits. Give […]
Personalizing skincare: an interview with pharmacist Hidayah
We had an interview with Hidayah, a pharmacist who did the DNA test for skin traits with us. Here is what she thinks about the test and her results. Give a short introduction about yourself and your job. I am a pharmacist and a store manager at Farmasi Tigas Ekspres in Tesco Mutiara Damansara. I […]
People Behind Advanx Health series: A Pharmacist who Loves Coding
As a new intern here, I, Dammia am much interested to know about the people behind this startup. As curious as I am, I personally want to know about all of them be it their back stories or it could also be about anything related with this company too. Well, as the saying goes, “you […]
Alcohol – why do we get drunk?
Other than the Asian flush, getting drunk is another issue that we might face if we drink too much. But have you ever wondered how does alcohol make us feel tipsy and drunk? What does alcohol do to us? After having an alcoholic drink, our bodies absorb alcohol in our stomach and small intestine. It […]
Sugar – all you need to know!
With the bubble milk tea hype going on in town, it is nothing new for us being advised on choosing low sugar levels. But how much do you know about this white, sweet substance that is often demonised? What is sugar? Sugar is a class of carbohydrates that has a natural sweet taste. They are […]
Are your kids getting their nutrition right? – Part 2 of 2
The rates of adolescents who are not getting enough fruit and vegetables daily are alarming. Here is why you should get enough of them in your diet and some easy tips to start with!
Are your kids getting their nutrition right? – Part 1 of 2
Getting your kids to eat their vegetables may be a constant battle that you have, but it’s definitely a battle worth fighting. Did you know that a recent survey (NHMS 2017) showed that many adolescents have poor dietary habits in Malaysia? As parents, what can you do to help your children improve their diet and […]
How Long Coffee Stays In Your System May Be Due To Your Genes
What is caffeine? Caffeine is a chemical substance naturally found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. It is also present in kola beans. Caffeine helps keep us awake and stay alert. In fact, caffeine is the most widely consumed mood-altering drug in the world! What is the mechanism behind this effect? Our body […]