5 Traits to Thank Your Dad This Father’s Day
Father’s day is just around the corner and the man of the hour requires his due appreciation. Our fathers strive to provide and inspire us to become not only a successful functioning adult but also motivates us to pursue our own dreams. Fathers work hard to give us all the food and resources we need […]
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 […]
How Does Genetic Technology Help In Managing COVID-19 Pandemic?
Throughout the pandemic of COVID-19, have you ever noticed that different people experience the pandemic differently? Some show zero symptoms, others just have a mild cold and unfortunately, some become very sick and pass away. Day by day, scientists are continuing to work hard to figure out the underlying reasons behind this wide variation of […]
How DNA Technologies Have Changed Lives
1. When a DNA test suggested a woman wasn’t the mother of the children she gave birth to “I knew that I carried them, and I knew that I delivered them. There was no doubt in my mind.” – Lydia Fairchild Can you imagine waking up the next day, knowing that the children you’ve been […]
Advanx Health Launches Directory Page For All COVID-19 Screening Tests In Malaysia
Healthtech company, Advanx Health, has launched a directory page for all walk-in, drive-thru, and on-site COVID-19 screening tests. They will be featuring all hospitals, clinics, and private companies in Malaysia that offers real-time RT-PCR testing, which is a gold standard for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. Petaling Jaya, 3 April 2020 – Advanx Health (Ubisana Innovations Sdn. […]
Genes and Endurance
Endurance is one of the components of physical fitness, along with flexibility, speed, body composition and muscular strength.1 What is endurance? You may have heard about muscular endurance and aerobic endurance. In fact, both of these terms can get confusing sometimes. Hence, to differentiate: Thus, endurance or endurance capacity is one of the traits that […]
Could Genes Influence Muscle Strength and Power?
Have you ever wondered what makes an athlete a professional weightlifter instead of a professional swimmer? Sure, on a surface, it may be because their body types are naturally suited for specific sports. However, beyond that, engaging in different fields of sports also requires different muscle capabilities1. In other words, while there are sports that […]