Health Today Malaysia Magazine - June 2017

In this issue

It’s the month of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and we have got some delicious (but healthy!) recipes lined up, as well as tips on how you can enjoy feasting without affecting your waistline (too much). You may know people who have been affected by the flu, as influenza season is upon us again. Read our report on the cost and consequences of getting the flu and how you can protect yourself and your family from this seasonal scourge. There’s lots more in this issue, including an in-depth look at heart failure, noise pollution, depression and ozone therapy. Get your copy now!

Beat the Flu Bug!

Now is the season for influenza! By now you or your loved ones would have suffered through a severe bout of influenza. It all starts innocently with a sore throat and mild fever and before you know it, it escalates to something more insidious. And you’re forced to make your way to the hospital for 24-hour care and stronger medications to make you feel better again.

1 min

RED Hot For Daddy

Here are three re asons to conside r red palm oil for th at special Father’s Day dinner.

1 min

The Fertility Revolution

A pioneer in Malaysia's fertility treatment offers his insight on two revolutionaryadvances that made a big difference in bringing hope to many couples who are unable to conceive naturally.

3 mins

How To Get Guilt Free 'Me Time'

You’re a working mom who juggles the kids, hubby, household and your job. Your boss assigns you to a five-day work trip abroad and your inner shout of joy at getting some time to yourself is immediately squelched by guilt. Is it wrong to want some “me” time? Here’s why you should intentionally set aside time for yourself, and be happy about doing so.

6 mins

Space Queen Saldana

ZOE SALDANA is one of the most bankable sci-fi actresses in Hollywood, appearing in some of the biggest franchises (that take place in space): Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar. Although her name is etched in the sky amongst the stars, she remains a feisty, down-to-earth woman who is not afraid to speak her mind.

8 mins

Drives Me Crazy : Tackling Noise Pollution

There’s no escaping it in the city: cars and lorries rumbling by in the streets, pneumatic drills and construction equipment hammering away, grasscutters buzzing over the sidewalk. Even indoors you might not be safe, with a hubbub of human voices chattering away, and the drone of air conditioners and photocopy machines in the office. Just how much noise is too much?

5 mins

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