Health Today Malaysia - December 2017

In this issue

It’s that festive time of year and we have lots of goodies for you in this issue. Begin with a Christmas recipe specially created by our contributing chef and dietitian, then read about how to handle being alone at Christmas. You might also want to read our tips about cutting down on time spent on your smart phone so that you can spend quality time with your loved ones this season. If you feel like having an outdoorsy Christmas, we have good news: science is proving that nature is good for your health. So go ahead and book that camping holiday. And finally, you can work off all the calories by swimming some laps – read about how swimming is a fantastic all round exercise that’s suitable for everyone. Subscribe to HealthToday for lots more!

Give Yourself The Joy Of Christmas

Christmas is usually viewed as a joyous time of love and giving with loved ones and friends, but some of us may not be so fortunate. If you are spending this holiday season alone, here are some ways for you to still experience the joy of Christmas.

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Easy Christmas Fruit Parfait

Christmas is coming and, with it, lots of delicious seasonal treats. Our contributing chef and dietitian offers a healthy, yummy homemade dessert so that you can watch your waistline while still enjoying the flavours of the season.

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Making A Move

Joint pain isn’t life threatening, but it is quality of life threatening.

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A Better Eye Drop For Dry Eyes

Have you ever wondered what keeps dirt and other impurities out of our eyes?

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Break Free Of Your Smart Phone!

We don’t want to ditch our smart phones. They are awesome and useful. But becoming too dependent on those nifty devices has its drawbacks. Creating undue anxiety, reducing work productivity, affecting our relationships… these are just some of the issues that arise from too much smart phone dependency. If you are similarly affected, here are five tips to make your smart phone habit more manageable.

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Eating Disorders: Deadly Psychological Conditions

Eating disorders are not a ‘lifestyle choice’. They are complex psychological problems of modern society that affect the lives of many. The consequences of these disorders are serious and sometimes even fatal.

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The Superman Of A New Generation: Henry Cavill

Piercing blue eyes, chiselled features and tall, toned stature describe the man who is Henry Cavill. It’s no wonder he’s the Superman of our generation. Cavill returns to the big screens as the man of steel in DC’s latest blockbuster, Justice League.

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Innovating Healthcare For A Better Tomorrow

From data collection to video games, there was much interesting ground to cover at the recent Malaysian Innovative Healthcare Symposium 2017. HealthToday reports from the front row.

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