Tag: Prolonged
Prolonged sitting may kill you
AUSTRALIA – A recent study found that adults who sat 11 or more hours per day had a 40% increased risk of dying in the next three years versus those who sat for fewer than four hours a day. The […]
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IHH Healthcare completes US$890 mn takeover of Island Hospital
IHH Healthcare, a leading integrated healthcare provider, has finalised its acquisition of Island Hospital... Read More
Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 unveils new campaign for minimally invasive surgery innovation
Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2) has launched its “Less Scars, Less Pain” campaign to educate the public... Read More
Malaysia’s Columbia Hospitals and Solarvest Energy partner for sustainable healthcare
Columbia Asia, one of Malaysia’s largest private hospital chains and a part of Asia OneHealthcare... Read More
Reasons to Not Avoid and Delay Dental Checkups
Everyone knows they should get their teeth checked at least once a year, but how many do?... Read More
Orthopaedic Innovations for Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are an inevitable aspect of an athlete’s life, from minor sprains to more serious conditions requiring surgical... Read More
Alzheimer’s care: Early diagnosis and Slowing disease progression
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder affecting millions globally and is becoming more common as populations age... Read More
Understanding the Communication Struggles of Older Generations
During my medical school days, I witnessed a bus conductor yelling at an older man who was sitting behind me... Read More
How Early Detection Can Help Prevent and Slow Dementia
Dementia is not a single disease but a syndrome that can result directly from specific conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or... Read More
Hepatitis Awareness in Malaysia: A Quick Guide to Prevention and Management
Many people do not realise that the hepatitis virus can cause chronic liver... Read More
Malaysia Launches Crucial Vaccination Drive versus Dengue
Dengue fever remains a formidable global health challenge, with over 7 million... Read More
Misconceptions on Mpox that You Should Know (and Public Perception in Malaysia)
Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same family that includes smallpox... Read More
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12 simple steps to a healthy lifestyle
Now that the world has returned to normalcy following the pandemic, everyone is back to their daily routines and encounters with stress... Read More
AZBIL: Envisioning the Future of Hospitals
As we strive to be the hospital of choice, why not refine our commitment to excellence beyond the pivotal mission of saving lives?... Read More
Study Unlocks Key Findings on Asian Carriers of Breast Cancer
Malaysian researchers at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY) and the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) have published... Read More
Unmasking the Risks of Mercury-Laden Cosmetics
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and thus subjective; but in some countries, the ideal of beauty begins... Read More
5 key hospital etiquettes to be mindful of when visiting a sick patient
In moments of illness, the presence of loved ones can comfort and support. However, it’s important for visitors... Read More
