Exercise and Physical Therapy

In a study published in the prestigious Lancet journal, researchers studied 1 million subjects and found that those who work 8-hours or more at the desk with a sedentary lifestyle are at nearly 30% more risk of dying compared to those who worked less than 4 hours at the desk.   What we already know As most of us know, a sedentary lifestyle of little physical activity and lots of…

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) in 2011, about one third of Malaysians older than 18 years of age have high blood pressure. This is a staggering figure! Even more confusing is that we often hear advices from various sources claiming to help reduce blood pressure. But what are the scientifically proven lifestyle changes that lower  blood pressure?   Lifestyle and blood pressure. The missing link? Many…

  Exercise and Diabetes The ADA (American Diabetic Association) recommends that patients with diabetes exercise at least 30 minutes a day for 5 days in a week. But have you ever wondered what exercises are proven scientifically to help with reducing blood sugar levels? We have summarized 5 great exercises that are proven to help in diabetic patients. References: Cui, J., Yan, J., Yan, L., Pan, L., Le, J. and…

  We’ve all heard it before that a healthy diet and exercise is good for your health, but this piece of advice is all the more important for people who suffer from diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. However, many patients continue to find it tough to cut that extra portion of their favourite food or maintain an exercise routine through their busy lifestyles. Many believe that using the right medication…

I’m drenched in sweat. That would mean I’ve exercised enough, right?

In my attempts to try and be fit, I’ve asked my personal trainer once: “I’m not sweating enough. What am I not doing right?”,