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5 Health-Boosting Supplements for Men

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Celebrate Men’s Health Awareness Month by learning about 5 key supplements that support men’s wellness, from heart health and muscle strength to improved mental wellbeing. Prioritise your health today with these essential nutrients!

Indonesia’s Vice President-elect Recommends Substitutes for Rice

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Vice President-Elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka asserts that the free healthy food programme for children in Indonesia does not necessarily have to use rice as the main carbohydrate source. Alternatively, noodles and corn can be used to fulfil children’s daily nutritional needs instead of rice. It can also be tailored according to local conditions and preferences.

National Kidney Month in the Philippines: Exploring How Kidney Damage Affects Bones and the Heart

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June marks National Kidney Month in the Philippines. This is a period dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and the impact kidney damage can have on other parts of the body. As part of National Kidney Month, Eladio Miguel M. Peñaranda Jr. MD, Chief of the section of Nephrology of Makati Medical Center, emphasises two important bodily connections. These connections are between kidney function, bone health, and cardiovascular health. Understanding these links is essential for managing and preventing complications associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Salt and Skin: Exploring the Connection Between Diet and Eczema

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Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory skin condition characterised by the development of intense eczematous lesions and severe itching. This condition results in significant discomfort and distress to sufferers. Typically, eczema develops in childhood and in approximately 80% of children with eczema, the disease persists into adulthood. In higher-income countries, rapid urbanisation has led to the disease affecting around 20% of children and up to 10% of adults. Globally, eczema impacts around 194.4 million people. Alarmingly, the prevalence of eczema is increasing worldwide, including in large parts of Asia. In Southeast Asia alone, between 3.7- 13.5% of children aged 6-7 years old suffer from eczema. It becomes crucial to understand the factors contributing to eczema and how to manage it effectively.

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Effective Strategies to Combat Age-Related Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia)

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As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes increasingly challenging due to a natural decline in muscle strength and function, known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can lead to reduced mobility and independence, but there are effective strategies to mitigate its impact. Here’s how to keep age-related muscle loss at bay.