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