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Unlike subcutaneous fat, which is located just beneath the skin and is more visible, visceral fat cannot be seen or felt.

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.

Revenge bedtime procrastination has become a prevalent term in today’s fast-paced, high-stress world. Read more

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Traditional Malay medicine is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia to treat various health conditions. One of the most popular remedies in Malay medicine is Tongkat Ali, a plant native to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

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. 

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New research shows that fluctuations in bedtime, may increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension. Read more