April 15, 2021
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Symptoms and Management
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem. At least 10% of…
March 15, 2021
Coping with A Miscarriage
Losing a pregnancy is a distressing experience for women and their…
February 19, 2021
A Day in the Life of Caring for A Child with Type 1 Diabetes
Taking care of a child with type 1 diabetes mellitus, or T1DM, can…
February 17, 2021
Botox and Dermal Fillers – Are There Any Unwanted Effects of Using Cosmetic Injectables?
Did you know that almost 7.7 million Botox injections were…
February 10, 2021
What to Do When Someone Is Having A Seizure?
Epilepsy, a seizure disorder, affects from 0.5% to 1% of all people…
February 1, 2021
What Is Epilepsy? What Triggers A Seizure?
Did you know that you might have seen someone having an epileptic…
January 29, 2021
Here’s What to Do If You Think You Have A Thyroid Condition
Thyroid disorders can affect your entire body. First, Make an…
January 15, 2021
Thyroid Disorders: Everything You Need to Know
Do you feel tired all the time? Has your weight has changed without…
January 4, 2021
What is Folic Acid? Everything You Need to Know About the Vitamin
Folic acid’s peak headline time was in 1991, when taking folic acid…
December 15, 2020
7 Ways to Reduce Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a very common condition that often results in a…
December 4, 2020
Medical Marijuana – Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between medical…
November 12, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know About the Disease
When you hear someone say that they have Type 1 diabetes, what…
November 11, 2020
How Does IVF Work? – A Helpful Infographic
IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is a series of procedures used to…
November 2, 2020
IVF: The Basics of In Vitro Fertilization
One of the top news items in 1978 was about the birth of a healthy…
November 1, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Infertility
Anyone who has tried to conceive a baby and tried again…and…
October 28, 2020
How to Eat Healthy When You’re Pregnant
Being pregnant comes with a whole host of lifestyle changes.…
October 28, 2020
Exercising During Pregnancy – A Guide
Exercising is good for your health and that doesn’t change, even…
October 28, 2020
My IVF Journey – One Woman’s Success Story
Anne is a 39-year-old professional living in Hong Kong. Today, she…
October 28, 2020
Ask A Specialist: Is IVF During COVID Any Different?
We speak to Dr. Marion Valkenburg, from the Life Expert Center, on…
October 28, 2020
Ask A Specialist: How Can I Increase My Chances of IVF Success?
We speak to Dr. Marion Valkenburg, from the Life Expert Center, on…
October 28, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About IVF – An Expert’s Perspective
We speak to Dr. Marion Valkenburg, from the Life Expert Center, on…
October 19, 2020
How Different Is ADHD in Girls?
When you picture someone with ADHD, do you see a boy or a girl?…
October 19, 2020
ADHD – Everything You Need to Know
Does your child find it hard to finish tasks? Does focusing on one…
October 1, 2020
Breast Cysts – Not Always “Just A Simple Cyst”
Breast cysts are almost always “just a simple cyst”. In fact, the…
September 15, 2020
Depression – Why It’s Not Just About Feeling Sad
You might know that you can feel sad but not be depressed. But did…
September 1, 2020
Yeast Infections – Everything You Need to Know
“Yeast infection” is the commonly used term for “Vaginal…
August 14, 2020
How to Support Someone With An Eating Disorder
Although you might not realize it, you probably know someone with an…
August 13, 2020
Eating Disorders – Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that most people with eating disorders look just like…
August 1, 2020
Back to School Checklist
Is your child all set for the new academic year? Whether you’re…
July 23, 2020
Migraines – Everything You Need To Know
Migraines are more common than you think. Everyone either knows…
July 9, 2020
Mosquito-Borne Diseases – Everything You Need to Know
Mosquitoes. They are lightweight, small, and barely visible flying…
June 30, 2020
Lactose Intolerance – Everything You Need to Know
What do Lionel Richie, Cyndi Lauper, and Kylie Jenner have in…
June 11, 2020
Ferritin – Everything You Need to Know
Why Does My Doctor Test My Ferritin Level? (What is ferritin,…
June 1, 2020
Panic Disorder – Everything You Need to Know
If you have ever had a panic attack, you might feel as if no one…
May 15, 2020
Hypertension – Everything You Need To Know
You probably know many people who have hypertension, or some who…
May 1, 2020
All You Need to Know About Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Has your doctor told you that you or a loved one has Fatty Liver…
April 14, 2020
Shingles: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment
Many of us have heard an older aunt or uncle, or grandparent warn us…
March 31, 2020
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Everything You Need to Know
An often-repeated quote in the autism community is: “If you’ve met…
March 1, 2020
Coping with Endometriosis – Everything You Need to Know
Experiencing period pain is a normal part of the menstrual cycle.…
February 16, 2020
Gut Health: Everything You Need to Know
When you hear the word “bacteria” what do you think of? Germs?…
January 31, 2020
The Reality of Cancer Stigma
No one deserves cancer. Yet, on top of the physical and emotional…
January 13, 2020
Can Sex Cause Cancer? The Answer Is Yes.
What are the first 3 words you associate with the word “Sex”? What…
December 31, 2019
HPV – The Basics of The Most Common STI
What Is HPV? HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is the most common sexually…
November 18, 2019
Connecting the Dots and Breaking the Chain: The Importance of Talking About STIs
Four common STIs – gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and…
October 31, 2019
Gestational Diabetes – Causes, Risk Factors & Prevention
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during…
October 21, 2019
5 Ways To Fight Osteoporosis And Maintain Good Bone Health
A disease that mostly hits the aging and elderly, osteoporosis…
October 2, 2019
Supporting Your Young Child When You Have Breast Cancer
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be terrifying to any woman. But to…
September 1, 2019
Ovarian Cancer: How Genetic Testing Might Predict Your Risk
Has one or more of your relatives had ovarian or breast cancer? If…
August 20, 2019
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Kids’ Teeth
Our teeth are important, especially so as kids. Besides eating,…
August 1, 2019
Back to School Preparation for Kids with Special Medical Needs
Back-to-school-time can be daunting, especially for a parent whose…
July 15, 2019
9 Ways to Avoid Falling Sick While Traveling
Falling sick is part of everyday life. Traveling exposes your body…
July 8, 2019
Pneumonia: How Can You Protect Yourself?
Pneumonia is a lung infection that often develops as a result of…
July 1, 2019
Niksen, Or Why You Need to Just Do Nothing Sometimes
In a 2018 survey of 1000 full-time US professionals, 77% of…
June 13, 2019
5 Benefits of Blood Donation
Every year around the world, June 14 marks World Blood Donor Day, a…
May 31, 2019
Preventing Skin Cancer – Clearing Up the Myths
Have you ever gotten a painful sunburn or an unwanted suntan, even…
April 17, 2019
Vaccinations – Overcoming the Myths
In 1980, after a 14-year global campaign, smallpox was finally…
March 1, 2019
Dealing with Back Pain – All You Need to Know
Oh, my aching back… Most of us have some familiarity with backs. For…
March 1, 2019
Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
A whopping 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second…
January 31, 2019
Getting Pregnant – What You Need to Know
If only the stork really did bring babies! It would be so simple if a…
January 1, 2019
Vitamin D – Everything You Need to Know
Vitamins are nutrients that are essential in tiny amounts for…
December 26, 2018
How to Get Over Jet Lag – Make Traveling A Little Easier
Hopping on a plane and flying across different time zones, whether…
December 17, 2018
Traveling with Medication – Tips for A Smooth Sailing Journey
Traveling with medication is complicated. Sometimes, the prescribed…
November 30, 2018
The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
Apart from water, healthy eating and exercise, many forget that…
November 30, 2018
9 Ways Stress Affects The Body and How to Deal With Stress in a Healthy Way
Stress is something we’ve all experienced at various points in our…
November 12, 2018
Antibiotic Resistance – What Is It and How Does It Happen?
A growing crisis worldwide, antibiotic resistance can affect anyone,…
November 1, 2018
8 Facts You Should Know About Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that has become increasingly prevalent, rising…
October 31, 2018
6 Food Myths For Diabetes Patients, Debunked
People with diabetes need to be wary of what they consume because…
October 31, 2018
How to support me in managing my diabetes: a letter to my Loved One
A touching and informative letter by Jill Sabin Garner, a Certified…
October 23, 2018
Obesity In Children: When It’s No Longer Just Baby Fat
Overweight kids and the health risks they face A pudgy child tends to…
October 12, 2018
Chemotherapy: Everything You Need to Know About the Treatment
Chemotherapy, or “chemo”, can be a frightening word. We often imagine…
October 1, 2018
6 Facts You Should Know About Male Breast Cancer
Breast cancer – along with skin cancer – is the most common type of…
October 1, 2018
Living with Breast Cancer: 3 survivors tell their stories
Living with Breast Cancer: 3 survivors tell their stories and give…
October 1, 2018
6 Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Battling Breast Cancer
Caring For Yourself While Battling Breast Cancer – 6 Ways To Smoothen…
September 17, 2018
My Partner Has Been Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
You probably remember the doctor’s exact words as he looked at your…
September 3, 2018
Prostate Cancer: Are You At Risk?
Did you know that prostate cancer is the second most common type of…
August 1, 2018
Prevent Food Poisoning: Keep Your Kitchen Safe
Little else ruins a good day as quickly as food poisoning does.…
July 16, 2018
Moving Abroad Checklist – Everything You Need to Know
Moving abroad can be a very stressful affair. More than just an…
July 3, 2018
Allergy-induced Asthma: All you need to know
Allergies affect more of us than you may think. You may get an…
June 19, 2018
Skip the Gym and Hit the Streets – Brisk Walk Your Way to Healthiness for Free
You don’t have to walk to the moon and back before you start to…
May 30, 2018
8 Facts You Should Know About Cataracts
With age comes a wealth of knowledge and a growing list of health…
May 4, 2018
5 Things Nurses Would Like You To Know
Though often overshadowed by doctors, nurses are the lifeblood of any…
April 12, 2018
Ambassador of Health Nick Glover’s 10-minute workout morning routine
For those who follow us on Facebook, Nick Glover is no longer a…
April 4, 2018
Meet Jo Ann, who intends to lose 20kg with Halza!
Achieving well-being and good health is a life-long journey and using…
April 2, 2018
Everything you should know about Parkinson’s disease: causes, symptoms, treatments
7 to 10 million people live with Parkinson’s disease worldwide. But…
March 12, 2018
A healthy weight for a healthy life: Halza sponsors Souqpinoy’s Slimdown Challenge
A healthy weight for a healthy life: Halza sponsors Souqpinoy's…
March 6, 2018
From Hospitals to IronMan challenges: the inspiring story of Nick Glover
At the end of last year, Nick Glover became Halza’s new Ambassador of…
March 1, 2018
How to be supportive of a person with Down syndrome?
First, a short test. Your friend is hosting a birthday dinner and…
February 7, 2018
How to Keep Yourself Safe From Contagions
Contagious illnesses, from SARS, H1N1, the common flu, to the global…
February 1, 2018
Cervical Cancer: All You Need to Know and What You Can Do to Prevent It
Know about the causes, symptoms, management, and prevention Cervical…
December 5, 2017
Less stress and better health: a cardiac nurse’s road to the summit of Mount Fuji
Less stress and better health: a cardiac nurse’s road to the summit…
December 1, 2017
Halza to welcome IronMan competitor Nick Glover as Ambassador of Health
Halza to welcome IronMan competitor Nick Glover as Ambassador of…
November 22, 2017
Halza at the Brest Friends Festival 2017 in Dubai: a look back at a fun day out
Halza at the Brest Friends Festival 2017 in Dubai: a look back at a…
August 30, 2017
8 Facts You Need To Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
As we grow and learn in our earlier years, our brains develop and…
August 7, 2017
How to keep your eyes healthy and maintain good eyesight?
The eyes are the windows to the soul, so treat them with love and…
August 7, 2017
7 Top Eye Care Precautions And Tips For Contact Lens Wearers
Gone are the days where myopes had to live with a heavy dependence…
July 18, 2017
10 Things You Should Know About Hepatitis
Most people have some knowledge of common chronic diseases like…
March 23, 2017
5 Ways to Protect Your Skin From UV Damage
Skin is the largest organ of our bodies, and while we see countless…