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Over here at SM Health Care, we promote health and wellness for our overall body. Our mental health is just as equally important as our physical health. It's easy to disregard our mental health in the hustle and bustle of our busy everyday lives. The good news is that enhancing your mental health doesn't always require grand gestures or major lifestyle changes. Small, consistent steps can make a significant difference in how you feel each day. Let's explore together some easily implementable habits that can contribute to a healthier mind.1. Mindful Moments: Start your day with a few minutes of...

Known as the "silent epidemic," diabetes affects millions of individuals worldwide. When the body cannot adequately use its insulin supply or does not manufacture enough of it, a chronic disease results. Diabetes can cause serious problems that can harm the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and bones if it is not well treated. The many varieties of diabetes, their causes, risk factors, symptoms, and most importantly, efficient management and prevention methods, will all be covered in this blog post. Diabetes SubtypesThe three main kinds of diabetes are as follows: Diabetes Type 1The immune system of the body assaults and kills insulin-producing...

Are you constantly experiencing heartburn? Are you getting reflux of fluid into your mouth? Do you have difficulty or pain when you swallow?

You may be among the 13.4% of Malaysians experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Grace Anne was walking down the street with her legal briefcase in hand and she found herself suddenly gasping for air. And this happened many times. “You don’t know if your next breath is coming at all,” she said. She could not walk a 30 meters distance without stopping to catch her breath.

The short narrative is based on a true story by Grace Anne Dorney Koppel of what it’s like to experience Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).[1] November is COPD Awareness Month and here are some things you need to know about COPD.