by chongsulee | Knowledge
When you are not in good mood, it is most likely that the level of Serotonin in your brain is low. Serotonin is the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) known to be the “Happiness Hormone”, although it is not a hormone. Serotonin is synthesized from tryptophan, an...
by chongsulee | Knowledge
For a long time, fat in our diet has been considered a culprit in heart disease, obesity and high cholesterol. So, we all try to avoid them. However, it is the type of fat that matters. Increase your intake of some types of fat will increase the risk of heart disease...
by chongsulee | Knowledge
I know many of us are afraid to go for medical check up because we are afraid of what the results will say about our state of health. However, below are 7 tests that you should do and monitor especially if you are overweight and as part of your weight lost management...
by chongsulee | Knowledge, Nourish
Why do some people age more gracefully than others? Why do some succumb to cancer, heart disease or diabetes early in their life while others live disease free and healthy for more than a century? Is aging something we can slow down and avoid or is it inevitable? We...
by chongsulee | Health Conditions, Knowledge
Do you know that high cholesterol in the blood is not always considered a risk factor for heart disease or stroke? In fact, LDL cholesterol is really not “bad”. LDL cholesterol is essential for building good cell membrane, other cell parts and many hormones. The...
by chongsulee | Health Conditions, Knowledge, Nourish
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from sunlight exposure, food and supplements, which improve the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Calcium and phosphorus are important for bone mineralization and bone health. There are 5 forms of vitamin D, but only 2...
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