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To mark World Hypertension Day, learn more about the disease and what you can do to maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

Mr Tanaka also finished 60 metres in 10.95 seconds, proclaimed champion in the World Masters of Athletics in the category for people over 90.

In the Asia Pacific region, the number of people with dementia is estimated to increase to 71 million people by the year 2050

A considerable number of young individuals in England, approximately 170,000 aged 16 to 24, have high blood pressure without their knowledge, experts warn. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that around five in 100 young men and one in 100 young women are affected. Although hypertension may not cause initial symptoms, it strains the heart and blood vessels, leading to half of the heart attacks and strokes in the UK.

Intermittent fasting has become a popular lifestyle choice for many individuals seeking to improve their health and well-being. Find out more

A recent study conducted by researchers from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) reveals that Asians with excessive visceral fat, the type of fat surrounding internal organs, tend to have poorer cognitive performance. This affects their abilities to think, learn, and remember. 

The prevalence of pneumonia is rising in Singapore. Find out how vaccination can protect you from this potentially deadly infection.

Hong Kong is experiencing an alarming increase in obesity as a result of its residents’ unhealthy diet, a new health survey has revealed. The Report of Population Health Survey (PHS) 2020-22 Part II, conducted by the Department of Health, revealed that three in 10 Hong Kong residents are obese and more than 80 percent have a high salt intake. The survey, which is the third territory-wide health survey, covered 16,000 non-hospitalised residents over the age of 15 from November 2020 to February 2022.

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When we think of desserts, we often associate them with indulgence, guilty pleasures, and high calories. However, some ingredients commonly found in desserts can actually be beneficial to our health.