LATEST NEWS prevention against cervical cancer LifeCare Diagnostic January 14, 2020 Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most of cervical cancer cases. A person may experience no symptoms in the early stages of cervical cancer, which is why woman ought to look for …
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The Invisible Glaucoma
LATEST NEWS the invisible glaucoma LifeCare Diagnostic January 10, 2020 Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide; it can occur at any age but is more common in older adults; 60 years old and above. Glaucoma is an eye conditions that damage the optic nerve often caused by an abnormally high pressure in …
Thyroid Disorders
LATEST NEWS thyroid disorders LifeCare Diagnostic January 10, 2020 Thyroid gland (a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck) is part of endocrine system which produces hormonesregulate vital body functions, including: Breathing Muscle strength Heart rate Menstrual cycles Central & peripheral nervous systems Body temperature Body weight Cholesterol levels & more Thyroid disorders are …
What is HPV & How Do You Get It?
LATEST NEWS what is hpv & how do you get it? LifeCare Diagnostic December 31, 2019 HPV stands for human papillomavirus. There are lots of different types of HPV. Genital HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection which usually has no symptoms and goes away by itself, but can sometimes cause serious illnesses. Almost …
Antioxidants vs Oxidative Stress
LATEST NEWS antioxidants vs oxidative stress LifeCare Diagnostic December 5, 2019 Free radicals are constantly being formed in our body. Free radicals are by-products produced when our body breaks down food (especially unhealthy diet – high in sugar and bad fat), exposure to tobacco smoke and radiation, infection, air pollution, excessive alcohol intake, lack of …
Employee Health vs Productivity
employee health vs productivity LATEST NEWS employee health vs productivity LifeCare Diagnostic November 29, 2019 Physical health and mental health are among the important factors, besides socio-demographics and organizational factors, affecting employee health, which later influencing workplace productivity. Unhealthy lifestyle and health-related risk factors, such as heart diseases, kidney disease, liver diseases, diabetes and other …
Early Signs of Mental Health Problems
LATEST NEWS early signs of mental health problems LifeCare Diagnostic November 28, 2019 Understanding mental well-being is getting difficult & complicated because of the stigma that exists in our society and the lack of a concrete definition of the subject itself. Our responsibility; individually and collectively is to uphold the nuts and bolts of human …
Mental Health Is Just As Important As Physical Health
LATEST NEWS mental health is just as important as physical health LifeCare Diagnostic November 28, 2019 Eating well and reasonable physical activity are important in keeping good physical health, but without an equally good mental health, a person is not going to be able to enjoy a rich, meaningful and productive life. Mental health reflects …
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How much should the average adult exercise every day?
LATEST NEWS how much should the average adult exercise every day? LifeCare Diagnostic October 31, 2019 An adult aged 19 to 64 years old should go for at least a minimum of 150 minutes of direct intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity a week, or an equivalent combination of direct- and …
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Benefits of Physical Activity
Benefits of Physical Activity Malaysia has the highest obesity rates in Southeast Asia, due to our sedentary lifestyles and undesirable eating habits. More than one in four grown-ups do not lead an active lifestyle to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases like heart diseases, diabetes and cancer. A minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical …
