Safety First! Preventing Kids Injuries From Happening

As a parent, we are always trying to protect our children from all these bumps, bruises, scrapes and falls.

But we do believe that these are just part of growing up for an active, curious child. But with some practical steps and planning, these incidents are more likely to be the kind that a kiss, cuddle and bandaid will fix.

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Usah Bergantung Susu Formula

Mengandung buat kali pertama? Tahniah saya ucapkan. Sebagai seorang kaunselor laktasi, ingin saya berkongsi tentang kebaikan susu ibu. Ianya dapat menjalinkan ikatan yang mesra antara ibu dan bayi. Sentuhan yang dirasai antara ibu dan bayi ini mendatangkan perasaan kasih sayang, belas dan manja. Namun ramai juga ibu-ibu baru yang belum maklum sepenuhnya tentang kebaikan susu ibu atau mendengar maklumat yang tidak benar, lantas terlalu cepat membuat keputusan untuk memberi bayi mereka susu formula. Nanti dulu. Mari saya senaraikan antara perkara-perkara yang sering dikhuatiri seorang ibu tentang menyusu badan serta fakta yang harus dipertimbangkan.

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The Truth About Back Pain

If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Back pain is one of most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Even school-going children can have back pain.

Back pain can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp or shooting pain. It can begin suddenly as a result of an accident or by lifting something heavy, or it can develop over time as we age. Getting too little exercise followed by a strenuous workout can also cause back pain.

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Overview of Common Threats to Women’s Health

This week we look into some of the health threats which are common to women. To understand more about this, we talk to Dr Silvam Sellapan, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Columbia Asia Hospital – Puchong, who gives us pointers on to what to watch out for and how to take better care of ourselves.

Not only that, for mummies who have daughters, these are good pointers to help with their health as they get into adolescent years, too. Read on!

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Herpes Serang Mulut, Alat Sulit

Meskipun dikategorikan sebagai jangkitan yang tidak berbahaya, penghidap Herpes Virus Simplex Type 1 (HSV-1) dan Type 2 (HSV-2), perlu sentiasa berhati-hati dalam kehidupan seharian berikutan jangkitan virus itu kerana ia mudah menjangkiti orang lain serta terdapatnya risiko pengaktifan semula.

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WFH: Avoid Posture Related Strain and Injury

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our working life. In an effort to minimise physical contact among individuals and prevent transmission of infection, many companies have implemented work-from-home (WFH) policies as a way for businesses to continue to run without the need to go to the office.

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Clues Us In On Down Syndrome

One of the many concerns of mummies-to-be is the off-chance of having a Down syndrome baby. It’s an understandable fear that each mother has especially if it’s something that’s in an unknown territory for us.

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