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As we journey through life, one thing becomes increasingly precious – our cognitive health. The ability to think clearly, remember fond memories, and tackle new challenges head-on is something we all cherish. Fortunately, there are steps we can ..
05 Apr
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Fatty liver, also referred to as hepatic steatosis, is a disease characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. While having a small amount of fat in the liver is normal, but excessive amounts can lead to health problems. The liver is th..
23 Dec
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According to the statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), lack of physical activity is the 4th leading risk factor that affects global mortality. Compared to those with at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per we..
12 Aug
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Keeping an eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol? There is something else that you might want to monitor and that is triglycerides.
Why do we even have cholesterol and triglycerides? You see, healthy levels of cholesterol & triglycerides a..
28 Oct
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Did you know that in Singapore, about 17 people die from cardiovascular disease (heart diseases and stroke) daily? In 2019, cardiovascular disease alone accounted for 29.3% of all deaths. This means that stroke or heart diseases are the cause of 1 o..
22 Aug
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Did you know that high cholesterol raises your risk of heart disease and stroke? According to the World Health Organization, elevated cholesterol resulted in about 2.6 million deaths globally.
Here’s the good news! You can control your risk by ..
11 May
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Free radicals don’t sleep or take vacations. Hence, it is important to eat more antioxidant to help you fight free radicals and protect you from a number of diseases. Here are some reasons to maintain an antioxidant-rich diet: • Protect your heart: A..
19 Apr
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Tip 1: Stay physically active- Exercise significantly improves health in many ways - helping to maintain a healthy weight, keeping cholesterol levels in check and maintaining healthy blood flow to the body and brain. Tip 2: Manage stress- Research ha..
17 Nov
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High blood pressure is a condition in which the blood is pumped around the body at a higher pressure that is more than 140/90mmHg. Complications of high blood pressure include heart disease, kidney disease, eye problem and stroke. To keep your blood ..
03 Jul
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Trans fat can make food taste good, last longer on grocery-store shelves, but it is hazardous to your heart. It can raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels, lower the good (HDL) cholesterol levels and increases the risk of developing heart disease an..
22 Oct
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Vinegar has a reputation for being a natural antiseptic, preservative and culinary ingredient. It is used in sushi not only to add flavour but as a preservative to prevent decomposition of raw fish (sashimi). Vinegar contains organic acids including ..
13 Aug
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Do French fries contain cholesterol? No, dietary cholesterol comes only from animal based foods. French fries, along with coconut milk (found in laksa) and margarine, have no cholesterol. However, French fries are high in saturated fat, which will in..
