Malaysians are diagnosed with heart failure at a younger age compared to other Asian countries. (60-69 years old compared to 66-81 years old globally.) Not only that, we have the highest rates of developing heart failure in South East Asia. In 2017, 721 in 100,000 Malaysians were diagnosed with heart failure. Unfortunately, the numbers are … Read more
An Ageing Nation Are you or a family member celebrating their 60th birthday? Congratulations! According to the United Nations, you are now part of the “golden population,” as they classify individuals aged 60 and older as part of the ageing population. The term ‘ageing’ often carries a negative connotation, evoking fear and reluctance in many … Read more
One in three adults over the age of 65 is affected by body pain; often due to joint and back problems. According to the Statistics Department of Malaysia, the ageing population is growing quickly. The rising incidence of body aches and pain among the elderly population not only has a significant impact on our healthcare … Read more
Stand Up and Walk I recently visited a 92-year-old lady. She copes with a moderate form of dementia and lives with a maid who is also her caretaker. 6 months ago, she slipped and fell, injuring her knee. Despite it being a minor fall with no broken bones or residual knee pain, she has been … Read more
After receiving a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus by his family doctor, En. Hafiz wonders what this diagnosis entails. Can he live a normal life as before? Working hard to provide for his family, En. Hafiz wants to tackle this condition seriously. In Malaysia, 1 in 5 adults over the age of 18 has diabetes. That … Read more
“You have been spending all your time at work. It makes me worry about your health,” said Mrs Tan to her husband, a 35-year-old business executive. “I have many deadlines to meet. I just don’t have the time to exercise and eat right,” he replied. She sighed, “Could you at least take some time for … Read more
