Digital Health – Treatment To Prevention
Did you know that nowadays you can consult doctors online? You can also update your doctor about your health status through an app at your convenience! These are the foundation of digital health. What is digital health? Digital health, also known as e-health, is a growing industry that uses the convergence of technology and healthcare […]
How To Know You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D, also called as ‘Sunshine Vitamin” because the skin will produce Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Vitamins are typically defined as nutrient required but not readily synthesized by our body, hence, they are obtained through our diet. Nonetheless, every individual will have different levels of needs when it comes […]
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 […]
Could your genes be the cause of iron deficiency?
Just did your annual health check and found out that you have low iron? Did you know your genes may affect your iron levels? Continue reading on to learn the different factors that contributes to iron deficiency. What is meant by iron deficiency? Also known as iron deficiency anaemia. In the first place, this condition […]
Wondering if acne passes down through the family?
Acne Is A Bigger Problem Than an Injuries. Brian Clough What is acne? It is known to be one of the most common chronic skin disorders nowadays that causes pimples and inflamed spots mainly on the face, back, neck, chest and shoulder. While this skin condition is more commonly associated with teenagers going through puberty, […]
Is your Learning Ability Determined by your DNA?
What is a learning ability? Learning ability defined as is the process of acquiring new, or modifying existing behaviours, preferences, values, skils, or knowledge. Also known as the human mental ability to learn or retain new knowledge. Your genetics load the gun.Your life pulls the trigger. Dr. Mehmet Oz Mental ability presented through the smart behaviour of an […]
Myth & Fact About High Cholesterol
Myth: Fats are harmful for your heart. Fact: there are four main types of fats found in our foods and not all of the types are bad. Artificially made trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils, are the worst type of fat.Trans fats, found in many pastries and processed foods, which would increase the […]
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Genetic testing was a wake-up call for me. It helped to motivate me to take my drug and give me confidence in my diagnosis of Familial hypercholesterolemia Kari (FH advocate for awareness) let’s understand what is Familial hypercholesterolemia Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) for short, is known as a genetic condition, that passed down through families. It can […]
Genes associated with high cholesterol
Just did your annual health check and found that you have high cholesterol? Did you know your genes may affect your cholesterol levels? Continue reading on to learn the different factors that contributes to high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a wax-like substance found in all around our body. Contrary to popular belief, our body actually needs […]
Cholesterol and your DNA – Facts that you need to know about cholesterol
Probably you’ve heard a lot about cholesterol and how it could be a cause for many health risks. But do you actually know what is cholesterol? What is cholesterol? It is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all the cells in our bodies. The body needs some fat to make hormones, vitamin D, and […]