If you notice some strands of hair falling after you comb your hair or clumps of it on the shower drain, do not panic; hair fall is normal as long as it is not in excessive amounts. So what is considered as normal hair fall? According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), it
Menopause begins one year after a woman has her last menstruation and usually happens after the age of 45. Due to the fluctuation of the estrogen hormone, a number of physical and psychological symptoms can occur, which varies from person to person. The most common symptoms are hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, fatigue, sleep
Your age is not the only number which increases as the years goes by, number on the weighing scale also increases as you age. This is especially true for women going through menopause. It is estimated that women gain about 1–2 kgs during the perimenopausal transition between the age of 45 to 55 years old.
Dry eyes is a condition in which the eyes do not make enough tears for lubrication. Tears are important as not only it helps to keep the eyes moist, but also can help protect the eyes from infection. When the production of tears are affected, it can cause symptoms of dry eyes, and increase the
Apart from the typical menstrual cramps that is commonly experienced by women during their period, changes in bowel movement are also common throughout the monthly menstrual cycle. Bowel movement changes during menstruation can include constipation, diarrhea or more frequent bowel movements. This article will discuss more on the possible reasons that can affect bowel movements
Everyone knows that heart disease is still the number one killer in Malaysia (1). Therefore, it is important to know its risk factors, in other words, health conditions or lifestyle behaviours that can contribute to heart disease. Who is at risk? People with the below health conditions are at a higher risk of getting heart disease:
“Regular exercise is good for you”- a phrase which is commonly heard of. It is not a new finding that being physically active has shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. Aside from that, could regular exercise play a part in preventing bacterial and viral infections and boosting the immune system? This
What are prebiotics and what do they do Prebiotics are a group of fibers essential to gut health and a source of food for the gut bacteria. This promotes the growth of good gut bacteria, and thus, producing numerous health benefits such as improving gut health, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart
What is Thalassemia? Thalassemia is a genetic condition involving abnormal formation of haemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. It is estimated that about five percent of Malaysians are carriers. The lack of haemoglobin, does not allow the red blood cell to function properly and they last shorter periods of time, hence there are
What is the immune system and what does it do The immune system is made of many types of organs and cells specialised in fighting germs. There are three lines of defence within the immune system which are vital to protect our body from infections. The first line of defence comprises of the skin, mucus
