Health Today Malaysia Magazine - May 2019

In this issue

In May, HealthToday celebrates the most important woman in our life: our mother. Let's lavish her with our love and a choice gift that will delight her. We give you ideas for a gift that your mother is sure to cherish on page 50. Ramadan is beginning in May and our resident dietitian Georgen Thye shares a healthy recipe for bubur lambuk on page 7. Since World Asthma Day falls on 7th May, we have a double feature on asthma-related topics for better awareness and asthma control on page 23. Do you have bunions? Podiatrist Lim Yuanshuang explains the truth about bunions on page 31. Our cover story on page 34, features Mark Ruffalo of the Avengers fame. On page 41, fertility specialist Dr Agilan Arjunan explains how men can ensure their fertility is still up there. The red flags in relationships are revealed to you on page 54. We're back with Downtime with a strong doctor who's battled breast cancer twice and is now into bodybuilding on page 61. Our Cendol for the Soul on page 64 highlights another doctor who survived multiple strokes. All in all, we’re certain you’ll enjoy this month’s issue as it is jam packed with a wide variety of health topics. So subscribe now!

Forging A Holistic Ecosystem Of Health & Wellness

Pradeep Balaram, the Group CEO of The Remedial Empire, shares how he is shaping his father’s vision into a transformational paradigm for both healthcare practitioners and the general public.

4 mins

Breathe Easy, Wheeze EasyBreathe Easy, Wheeze Easy

Hi there. It’s me. Your friendly neighbourhood health writer. World Asthma Day is around the corner and there are important things you need to be reminded about it.

2 mins

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain is a very common injury in both the sporting and non-sporting population. It is one third of all sports injuries. Ankle sprain can take a long time to heal and up to 60% of sufferers have long-term disability.

2 mins

Brain Tumor Is Not Avenger Mark Ruffalo's Endgame

Mark Ruffalo may be the incredible Hulk on screen. But in real life, he proves himself just as remarkable with the many obstacles he overcame. In the past, he has battled with depression, ADHD and suffered a brain tumour which left him deaf in one ear. Despite all that, he still hulks through and continues to find success as an established actor.

5 mins

When Parts Of Our Ears Become Red & Swollen…

Unlike our eyes, our ears do not have any protective lids to keep things from finding their way inside. Perhaps unsurprisingly, ear discomfort is common among those who spend a considerable amount of time in water.

4 mins

Red Flags In Relationships

Fairy tales have always given us the illusion of perfection in relationships but as much as those happily-ever-afters made us smile, no relationship, in reality, is perfect and achieving a happy ending is not as easy as a script. Every relationship requires respect, understanding, compromising, and yes that crazy thing called love. Whether you know your partner for a week, a year or a decade, red flags may present itself at any time in a relationship. Seeing them sooner is definitely better than later, especially in mellowing the severity of heartbreak if it comes to an end, but when do we say enough is enough, or ‘this is not the package I signed up for’ and claim a rebate on that ticket to a possible “I do”?

4 mins

How To Spot Contaminated Food In Your Child's Canteen?

If you’re not packing your child a meal box for school then be sure to keep a check on his meals in school.

3 mins

Living Her Best Life

After overcoming breast cancer twice by the age of 35, the vibrant, relentless and energetic, Dr Aiesha Asmadi takes no time for granted. She spends her new lease on life training to become a sports medicine specialist, pursuing professional bodybuilding and travelling all over the world. We get to know her a little better through Downtime.

4 mins

The Different Strokes Of Stroke

On the 4th March 2019, the actor Luke Perry was reported to have died at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke. So what exactly is a massive stroke and is there actually a minor type of stroke? Dr Idayu Maarof explains about stroke and shares her experience of having gone through multiple episodes of stroke when she was in her late 30s.

4 mins

Patient Safety And Public Health Should Be Made A Culture

The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and International Medical University (IMU) sign two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to implement the MOH Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara (KOSPEN) programme in the IMU community and the development of an interactive online training module on patient safety.

2 mins

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