by chongsulee | Health Conditions, Knowledge
There are many risk factors that cause heart disease. Some are uncontrollable and some are uncontrollable. The uncontrollable risks factors are: Male sex Age group Family history Post-menopause Race Lifestyles are controllable risk factors that determine the onset of...
by chongsulee | Health Conditions, Knowledge
There are strong evidences that show trans fat increases the risk of heart disease. Many countries have regulation to limit the amount of trans fat in food. Singapore is no exception. The Singapore Ministry of Health announced recently that by May, ingredients used in...
by chongsulee | Knowledge, Weight Loss
Pregnant mothers who overeat or under eat may be setting up their babies for a lifelong weight problem. Therefore, it is important to start eating healthily before getting pregnant to avoid programming their child to a lifetime of obesity. How does over eating or...
by chongsulee | Knowledge
Fatty liver is a silent killer. How is it so? I saw a report in Straits Times 24 March issue about a retiree Madam Ler Ah Muay. After she got married and had kids, she was caught up with work and family life. She ate what she likes and what was convenient. The high...
by chongsulee | Knowledge
If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high fasting blood sugar and a big stomach, it is likely that you have Metabolic Syndrome. It is also known as Insulin Resistant Syndrome or Syndrome X. The American Heart Association defines Metabolic Syndrome as...
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