Hypertension
is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is very
dangerous and very famous to be called as ‘silent killer’. The normal reading
of blood pressure is 120/80. If the reading is above 140/90, it is categorized
as hypertension. As reported by the Center of Disease Control, 67 million of
Americans suffer with high blood pressure. In Malaysia, as been reported by
Ministry of Health, 32.3% of Malaysians have hypertension. It should be treated
as soon as possible to prevent complications or even death.
Hypertension and Sodium
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
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blood pressure,
Dietitian,
food,
hypertension,
sodium
Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Friday, 5 September 2014
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antioxidant,
cancer,
colorectal cancer,
diabetes,
hyperglycemia,
insulin,
obesity,
physical,
vitamin D,
weight
Colorectal cancer is an abnormal
growth of cells in colon and rectum. It can start either in the inner lining of
colon or rectum and grows toward center. In 2002, colorectal cancer was the
third most frequently reported cancer in West Malaysia. In 2006, it was
reported that male (56.5%) was higher with colorectal cancer compared to female
(43.5%). In addition, Chinese had the highest reported to suffer with colorectal
cancer. Most colorectal cancer begins in polyps and they can grow to form
cancer. Thus, it is important to get early detection and remove the polyps.
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