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Are you getting enough dietary fibre daily? According to Malaysia's Recommended Nutrient Intake, women and men are recommended to consume 25g and 38g of dietary fibre respectively per day. However, Malaysian adults don't meet the recommended needs, with an average of 19.2g dietary fibre intake per day.

Have you been actively lately? Exercise regularly is proven to keep you healthy, improve your mood and is great for your brain health. It helps to keep your mind sharp, improve memory and thinking and delay brain aging. 

Gum diseases are often overlooked. According to Malaysia's National Oral Healthy Survey of Adults, NOHSA (2010), about nine in every ten adults have some form of gum disease. It has surpassed cavities to become the main cause of tooth loss in adults. More than just the appearance, losing your teeth can affect quality of life and lead to many consequences such as ineffective mastication, altered speech and loss of self confidence. Read to learn more about gum disease and how to prevent it.

Protein is an essential nutrient that plays important role in the body. It is known as the basis of life and building blocks of the body, needed in all phases of life. However, modern people nowadays tend to not be getting enough protein due to imbalance diet. This can cause protein deficiency, which can lead to various health problems, including stunted growth in children, skin problems, muscle loss, increased risk of bone fracture, obesity and even increased risk of infections. Watch out for these 6 signs and symptoms of protein deficiency

During the covid-19 pandemic, our immune system play an important role in fighting against infections, as well as clearing cancerous, infected and old cells in the body. However, they are often myths about our natural defence system, so what is the truth? Read more to find out about the key to a healthy immune system.

Every 5 seconds in the world, one person has diabetes and in every 30 seconds, one person has a limb amputated due to diabetes every 30 seconds. Diabetes is the world’s fastest growing chronic disease and is the main cause of cardiovascular disease, renal failure and diabetic foot.​ Learn more about diabetes and what you can do to prevent diabetes.

Stroke, known as the third leading cause of death in Malaysia, affects 52,000 Malaysians a year. According to statistics, Malaysia records an average daily hospitalization of 92 cases and almost 32 deaths daily due to stroke. What's concerning is that the prevalence of stroke has increased among younger population, in which 40% of stroke patients were under 60 years old. Read more to learn more about stroke and the warning signs we need to watch out for!

A poor oral hygiene can lead to dental problems, which can affect eating, quality of life and contribute to various chronic diseases including diabetes, heart attack and alzheimer's disease.    Is your oral health in check? Never underestimate the importance of good teeth and gum health as it makes up an essential part of your overall health. Read more to learn more about 【the cause of dental problems】and 【the best practices for good oral health】.