Stress is something we all experience, but have you ever wondered why your body reacts the way it does — why some people get angry, some shut down, and others just can’t sit still? To understand that, we need to look back — way back — to our evolutionary roots. The Evolutionary Purpose of Stress Thousands of years ago, our ancestors faced real, physical threats — wild animals, hunger, or danger from the environment. To survive, their brains developed an instant reaction syst

Menopause is a natural milestone in every woman’s life — a time when the body transitions out of its reproductive years as estrogen levels gradually decline. In Malaysia, the average age of menopause is around 50, but the journey can start years before that. The Three Phases of Menopause Perimenopause (The Transition Phase) This phase can begin as early as your 40s and may last several years. It’s when estrogen levels start to fluctuate, and you may notice changes such as ir

Ever wondered why some habits—like reaching for cake when you're stressed—are so hard to break? It all comes down to something called the...

Let’s revisit one of the S’s of Lifestyle Medicine — Savour. Amidst all the noise on social media about what we should and shouldn’t eat,...

Have you ever had a "gut-wrenching" experience? Felt "butterflies" in your stomach? We use these expressions for a reason. The gut is...

Let’s dive deeper into a particular condition that many of us may be concerned about as we grow older, osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a...

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Cancer is a daunting word, but one we hear all too often today. While many factors can contribute to its prevention—such as avoiding...

In Malaysia, heart disease was the number one cause of premature deaths in 2022 ( deaths that occur from 30- 69 y/o). It is projected to...

Cholesterol, a lipid found in nearly every cell of your body, constitutes approximately 25% of your body's cholesterol content in the brain. Primarily produced in the liver, cholesterol plays a vital role in various essential functions. These include the synthesis of hormones and vitamin D, the construction of cellular membranes, and facilitation of healthy digestion through its involvement in bile production. Thus, cholesterol is indispensable for overall health. Devoid of c

Is protein necessary? Absolutely. Protein plays a vital role in constructing, maintaining, and repairing various tissues in the body,...

Many centuries ago, the way we used wheat and grains changed. To extend its shelf life, we started processing them into products like...

Is sitting the new normal? If we think about our daily lives, especially those of office workers, we spend around 8-9 hours sitting at...

Have you ever had a "gut-wrenching" experience? Do certain situations make you "feel nauseous"? Have you ever felt "butterflies" in your...

The final ‘S’ of the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine that we will be covering is ‘Stress Management’. The majority of visits to primary...

Did you know that in 2020, the government spent RM6.2 billion to treat three major smoking-related diseases- twice more than the RM3...

Let’s take a look at another ‘S’ of the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine; Sleep. As adults we should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep every...

Let’s take a look at another ‘S’ of the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine; Social Connectivity. Did you know? The single most important...

In our previous blog post, we covered the first S of the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine; Savour. This time, let’s take a look at the...