Health & Fitness

Self-care is not about being selfish but it is important to be kind to yourself and take care of yourself and not just those around you all the time. It’s easier said than done especially for women though this applies to both genders. Don’t be a martyr, take some time out and give yourself small […]

72-year-old activist and grandma Dorothee Hildebrandt cycled through 17 countries, covering 8,228 kilometers (5,112 miles) to raise awareness and stop the ill effects of climate change. She is a member of the “Grandmas for Future.” The grandma traversed Europe and the Middle East until she got to Sharm el-Sheikh, at the southern tip of the […]

It sounds very strange to say someone is an empath almost like they have a superpower, well it is kind of except that it can also leave you drained and stressed if not managed well. Wikipedia defines empathy as someone who has the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within […]

For the most part, human beings are programmed to look on the bright side of everything. In fact, being positive is the key to survival in many instances. However, there is such a thing as toxic positivity. This is the belief that no matter how difficult or horrible a situation is, people should maintain a […]

Our thoughts are never within our control and and it’s quite normal for our mind to veer from on thought to another and at times these thoughts can be extremely negative as well. A disturbing, violent or aggressive thought is nothing to be ashamed of, thoughts are just that, merely thoughts and too many things […]

For artist Jerome Kugan, the use of non-traditional materials in his art was one borne out of necessity (he used HIV medication packaging in some instances). “I ran out of paper, so I just started using whatever surface I could draw on,” the 47-year-old told Malay Mail. “It’s also something that came from making collages; […]

India, Sept. 23 — India’s first robotic kidney transplant surgery at a government facility involving a 39-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukabad has been performed at New Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. The man was on dialysis and awaiting the transplant for years. His 34-year-old wife donated the kidney. Both the recipient and donor were recovering well […]

SINGAPORE — ProHealth Medical Group has apologised for administering an undiluted Covid-19 vaccine each to two adults, saying that a locum or relief doctor had given them the shots. In a media statement, the group said: “We confirm that on Sept 15, at the Prohealth Medical Group at Hougang clinic, a relief locum doctor had […]

Weight gain is really an enemy at the gates for many of us as we get older. Whether or not you’re an older person getting up on the wrong side of the bed can make your whole day go upside down. In fact setting the wrong tone for the day also makes you gain weight. […]

Is there really such a thing as exercising your brain? Doesn’t it sometimes get on your nerves how people can be so positive when you feel like the world is literally caving in on you? Well if it’s any consolation you can feel positive too and this isn’t just pop psychology and a case of […]

Manila, Sept. 7 — More than 879,000 Filipinos died in 2021, the year which the Commission on Population and Development (PopCom) described as the deadliest in Philippine history. Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez III, PopCom executive director, said a total of 879,429 deaths were reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) last year and this translated […]

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 5 — Malaysians are now urging for the removal of the mask mandate, saying locals are now more adapted to the COVID-19 situation. The health system is better prepared to manage Covid-19. The public can easily screen themselves and there is a high awareness of seeking care when symptomatic. Malaysians are also […]

Delhi — Parents and children may feel awkward when discussing sensitive topics like mensuration, but it is crucial to provide them with accurate information. Your children will be able to make better health decisions if you help them understand their bodies. When a girl gets her first period, many of them are not familiar with […]

Delhi — Congenital leukemia is a rare cancer that is present at birth and signs and symptoms appear within a month of an infant’s life. Congenital leukemia occurs in the womb even before a baby is born and can be treated with chemotherapy. Some of the symptoms that would be seen in newborns with leukemia […]

PETALING JAYA — The Accidental Malay, the debut novel of Karina Robles Bahrin, explores race, religion, and womanhood in a satirical tale. Aspiring to be the CEO of a company isn’t easy on any person. Especially when one is a woman who finds out she is actually of Malay parentage after growing up thinking she […]