The ABCs of Hepatitis
Another day another disease gets the spotlights. At the time of writing, COVID-19 is still rampant around the world. All the focus goes into COVID and people start to forget that there are still various other viruses and diseases looming around. One prevalent disease, or rather a class of diseases, is Hepatitis. What exactly is […]
Gluten Sensitivity, Is It Just In Your Head?
What do you think of when you hear the word gluten? For many of us, we are just reminded of the uprising of gluten-free diets endorsed by various public figures and celebrities. They swear upon various health benefits from avoiding gluten, giving rise to the trend of gluten-free food products being marketed these days. Yet, […]
The Secret to Glowing Skin: Antioxidants
Skin. The largest organ of our body and most of the time, its importance does not match up to its priority. Granted that skincare routines are taking on a more vital role in the lives of people but are they getting its due credit? Skincare, most time, is looked upon as more of a beauty […]
5 Ways To Help Your Super-dad Age Well
The human body is an amazing piece of machinery capable of achieving many feats. Throughout the course of our lives, it adapts and improves to suit our demands. Yet as we grow older, this capability to persevere diminishes. This is the phase of aging which our once-powerful super-dads will now experience. Along with this comes […]
Keto(ned) – The Simple Guide to Ketogenic Diet
What is Keto? The ketogenic diet (commonly called keto diet) refers to the practice of a high-fat, low-carb diet. It is a trending diet mainly focused on weight management, but also possesses various overlooked benefits to all body types. Differences among other types of diets were also discussed in the previous article. This diet mainly […]
7 Ways to Create Healthier Hari Raya Delicacies
In preparing for Hari Raya, it is common for family members in Muslims families to gather around to prepare various Hari Raya delicacies. From sweet and milky kuih semperit to the spicy and savoury rendang, these foods always taste better if it’s made to celebrate Hari Raya. In turn, it’s very common for Muslims to […]
Homebound Raya Celebrations: Keeping our Spirits High
Raya season is fast approaching and I know many of us are looking forward to celebrating the festive holiday! Unfortunately, due to the pandemic this year, we are encouraged to conduct our celebrations at home. Nevertheless, let’s not be down in the dumps! Indeed, Raya is a little out of the norm this year but […]
7 Healthy Eating Tips For Hari Raya
Hari Raya is the long-awaited celebration of the end of a month-long fasting. It is also the day where Muslims are allowed to feast on various delicacies! Whether at home or at the home of fellow friends and families, it is common for Muslims to indulge in all kinds of delicacies as a way to […]
Down With A Flu or Having Allergic Rhinitis?
Flu (Influenza) and common cold are among the most common illnesses caused by viral infection, affecting children and young adults. Flu can be more severe than common cold as it takes a longer time to recover. Influenza viruses attack your respiratory system which includes your nose, throat and lungs. Since the 2009 flu pandemic in […]
10 Genes That Can Control Your Sports Performance
Sport. What actually is a sport? You actually may hear this word a lot but have you ever thought about its true definition? To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. Gene Tunny, American professional boxer. The first thing that comes to your mind at the thought of “sports” is probably matches, scoring […]