An Expert Reveals Whether Oxalate-Rich Foods Such as Spinach Are Bad for Our Health

Oxalate is a naturally occurring chemical compound also known as dicarboxylic acid. It is present in a wide range of foods, mainly plant foods such as vegetables, grains, legumes, and...

26 Dec 2024

Is Ergonomic Problems Affecting Malaysians? Chiropractor Expert Wong Yi Kai Offers Tips To Improve Mental Health & Well-being

Whether at work or at home, most of our time are usually spent seated down. When the design of our home or workplace doesn’t match our physical needs, that’s when...

26 Dec 2024

Fasting For First-Timers

Nur Adila Samingan, Dietitian at IMU Nutrition and Dietetics Department, explains how to fast with purpose this Ramadan and discusses the practical aspects of fasting without compromising your health.  ...

24 Dec 2024

Kafein Punca Dehidrasi

Caffeine is a type of diuretic naturally present in coffee and tea. Caffeine is also present inside commercial drinks such as carbonated drinks. Dietitian in the Department Nutrition and Dietetics,...

24 Dec 2024

Autism: Towards Greater Awareness and Acceptance

With autism rates rising in Malaysia, more understanding is important to educate, understand and support these individuals so that they can lead fulfilling lives. In conjunction with World Autism Awareness...

24 Dec 2024

4 Simple Things You Need to Know About TCM

Many of us have friends who have tried Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before, with half of them singing their praises and the other half claiming that TCM is nothing more...

23 Dec 2024

Balancing Emotions

In the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), our goal is to achieve harmony among bodily structure, vital energy and the spiritual essence or mind, collectively known as Xing Qi...

23 Dec 2024

A Student’s Guide to a Healthy Diet

For university students juggling busy schedules and varied food options, understanding the foundations of a healthy diet is essential for maintaining energy, focus and overall well-being. A healthy diet isn’t...

19 Dec 2024