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Preventive healthcare key to reducing lifestyle diseases, says expert

Busy lifestyles, long working hours, stress and a lack of physical activity has contributed to the growing burden of lifestyle-related diseases.

21 Jun 2026

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PCOS to PMOS: Looking beyond the ovaries

In a landmark move aimed at better reflecting the condition’s complexity, PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS.

21 Jun 2026

Yoga is no longer associated with chanting or ancient rituals, but is instead seen as a way to improve movement, practise mindful breathing and become more present in daily life. - Photo by Canva

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Faith intact: Yoga and mindfulness without compromising beliefs

Nadi Tenang founder Wadie Sumanteri said her Shah Alam-based movement studio has seen growing interest from people seeking physical wellbeing rather than spiritual practices,...

20 Jun 2026

Office workers, university students and even teenagers are now presenting with symptoms traditionally seen in older patients, driven by hours spent hunched over phones, laptops and tablets.

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Doctors warn ‘tech neck’ is hitting younger Malaysians

SHAH ALAM – NECK pain and posture-related problems are no longer conditions associated mainly with ageing, as doctors report seeing increasing numbers of young adults seeking treatment for ailments linked to prolonged screen use and sedentary lifestyles.Medical experts say office workers,...

20 Jun 2026

Yoga is less about achieving perfect poses and more about appreciating the body's current capabilities. - Photo by Canva

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You don't need to be flexible to start yoga, say instructors

Part-time yoga teacher at Speed Fitness, Laili Ismail said social media often portrays yoga through advanced poses that can intimidate beginners and create unrealistic expectations.

20 Jun 2026

Something as simple as daily stretching and mobility exercises can go a long way in easing the strain of sedentary lifestyles. - Photo by Canva

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The human body was built to move, doctors say stretching is a powerful first step

As posture-related aches and pains become increasingly common, health experts said something as simple as daily stretching and mobility exercises can go a long way in easing the strain of sedentary lifestyles, although they should complement rather than replace regular exercise.

20 Jun 2026

Stretching and mobility exercises associated with yoga are permissible in Islam, provided they are practised purely as physical exercise and do not incorporate religious philosophies or rituals, Kelantan Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad said. - Photo by Canva

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Is yoga really haram? Kelantan Mufti explains what Muslims need to know

SHAH ALAM – STRETCHING and mobility exercises associated with yoga are permissible in Islam, provided they are practised purely as physical exercise and do not incorporate religious philosophies or rituals, Kelantan Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad said.He said yoga should not be viewed as...

20 Jun 2026