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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.

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

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.

A study published in the Frontiers of Nutrition in 2020 found that higher egg consumption linked to lower stroke risk in Asia. Read more

Globally, pancreatitis is a major public health issue, with the highest incidence rate in East Asia, South Asia, and Western Europe.

Explore six fascinating sleep habits across countries in Asia from a medical perspective in honor of World Sleep Day.

Elevated stress levels may lead to a decline in cognitive function, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, concentrate, and learn. This article discusses the findings of a recent study, the relationship between stress and cognitive function, and the recommendations of the researchers to minimize the risk of cognitive decline. Learn more about the impact of stress on brain health and the importance of managing stress to protect cognitive abilities.

In this article, Dr Tay Kai Hong and Joy Chong share expert insights about stress and how to properly manage it.