Category: Health EN

Over 600 million people worldwide suffer from lower back pain, often enduring it in cycles. Nearly 70% of those who recover will face another episode within a year. Now, new research suggests that regular walking can prevent pain from returning. In the study, participants who walked 5 times a week were 28% less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. Here’s why walking is...

Stress doesn't just affect our mind – it settles in our body too. Understanding these signs is the first step to releasing tension and prioritising your mental health. (Source: @KristenJakobitz)  

Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. It mainly affects women and children. Globally, it is estimated that 40% of all children aged 6-59 months, 37% of pregnant women and 30% of women 15-49 years of age are affected by anaemia. In severe cases, anaemia can cause poor cognitive and motor development in...

Just published: Over 800 million people worldwide are living with diabetes, with cases quadrupling over the last 30 years! The cases have more than quadrupled since 1990, according to new data released in The Lancet on World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2024. The WHO, which supported the study, has called for urgent action to control the epidemic. “We have seen an alarming rise in diabetes over...

In China, it is common for students to have naps at school in the middle of the day. In recent years, some schools have even introduced methods for students to lie down during their naps, such as via reclining chairs and beds. The traditional midday nap is meant to set pupils up for an afternoon of solid learning. Naps can improve concentration and information retention, and thus be a key to...

November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Since it was launched by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1991 it has become the primary awareness campaign of the global diabetes community. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” emphasises the importance to reduce the risk of diabetes, and ensuring that all those who are diagnosed with...