Measles: What Is It?
Measles is a very contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. It is so contagious that up to 90% non-vaccinated persons will get infected after being in contact with the virus.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease In Children
Hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is typically a common illness among infants and children (up to the age of 10 years) caused by a group of viruses…
Bad Calories, Good Calories. Know The Difference!
From our previous post, we know that the main trick to losing fat is to achieve a calorie deficit. We also learnt that a calorie deficit can be achieved…
Healthy Ageing: Nutrition
In this era of fast foods and junk foods, the epidemic of metabolic and lifestyle diseases have skyrocketed. Every hour a person dies from a heart attack…
Healthy Ageing: Exercise
Exercise is the best buy in public health and as Hippocrates said thousands of years ago, “Walking is men’s best medicine”.
Healthy Ageing: Manage Your Stress and Get Proper Sleep
Everyone experiences stress in their daily lives. However there is a fine line between good stress (Eustress) and bad stress (Distress).
Healthy Ageing: Combat Free Radicals
In addition to normal body processes, environmental factors such as radiation, pollution, tobacco smoke, and others can act as oxidants and cause free radicals formation.
Healthy Ageing: Strengthen Your Immune System
The immune theory of ageing suggests that as we get older our immune system becomes less efficient and we become more prone to infections and cancer.
Healthy Ageing: The Future
The era of DNA profiling began where we could look at our DNA variants and then put in place lifestyle changes to prevent disease and slow down the…
Healthy Ageing: Social Engagement
The second point for healthy ageing is social interaction. This basically means a connection between two human beings who have a relationship and friendship.