Health Today Malaysia Magazine - September 2018

In this issue

In this month’s special issue on fitness, meet a group of doctors who are also passionate endurance sportsmen. We speak with professional circus performers to get their take on keeping fit and eating well, and we review a pole dance class to gauge what it does for fitness. Also, a paediatrician talks about the current hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in Malaysia, while an ENT specialist discusses the ‘Cantonese cancer’. A dermatologist shares about psoriasis and a psychiatrist debunks myths about schizophrenia. There’s lots more inside, so subscribe now!

Meet The Sporty Surgeons

If you want something youve never had, you must be willing to do something youve never done. - Thomas Jefferson

10+ mins

5 Doctor-Approved Exercises To Keep Your Heart Healthy

In conjunction with World Heart Day on September 29, here are some easy ways to get moving and keep our hearts pumping with health straight from a cardiologist.

2 mins

Let's Talk About The Cantonese Cancer

Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) isnt common, but it affects a strikingly high number of Chinese and Bidayuh people.

6 mins

Slowing The HFMD Epidemic

Since April this year, there has been an increase in the number of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases among Malaysian children.

3 mins

Schizophrenia: Debunking The Myths [Part 1]

Schizophrenia is a mental condition that has been highly misunderstood for decades. In this eye-opening two-part article, HealthTodays consultant psychiatrist brings clarity and gives us a detailed look at the symptoms.

5 mins

What Exactly Does AA And DHA Do?

As a parent of young children, you will probably have noticed the long list of nutrients printed on the packaging of milk formula.

2 mins

Milky Goodness In Every Way

A child has different nutritional needs at different stages of life to sustain their energy levels and to promote good health, growth and development as they head towards adolescence.

2 mins

Scrumptiously Steamed

Steaming is one of the healthiest ways of cooking food preserving nutrients and flavour and without the use of oil. Our contributing dietitian and chef lists the many benefits of steaming and provides a tasty recipe for you to try.

3 mins

Caring For Your Child's Pearly Whites

The advent of your childs first tooth marks the milestone in their year of exciting firsts.

2 mins

5 Useful Tips To Raise Well-Adjusted Kids

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2 mins

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