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The terms heart attack and cardiac arrest are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Heart attack and cardiac arrest are two different conditions.

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving skill that can rescue cardiac arrest victims. Immediate application of CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) can increase a cardiac arrest casualty’s survival rate by up to 50%.

Gathering around a pot of bubbling broth and a wide array of ingredients is one of the most popular ways of celebrating the Lunar New Year for Chinese families, not just because a steamboat meal is easy to prepare but also a symbol of family reunion.

Eat this, not that. This food is better than that. Bet you have come across many food and nutrition beliefs or claims, which may confuse you. Let our nutritionist clarify some common food myths before you fall victim to food fads purported to be “healthy” or make another diet choice that could do more harm than good!

It is a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but with the stress from spring cleaning, choosing the right gifts, excessive drinking and feasting, Christmas and New Year can be hard on your heart. Learn the risk factors and triggers of a heart attack and take steps to prevent one from striking this holiday and beyond.

庆祝佳节时，人们容易放纵，但重要的是时刻保持警戒以维护心脏健康——尤其涉及饮酒。了解真相以做出健康的选择。

It is no question that the air fryer has become a staple household appliance, second only to a rice cooker. With promises to turn your favourite guilty snacks into healthier treats at unrivalled convenience, it begets the question: Are air-fried foods really healthier?

Article contributed by Ms Koh Pei Ling, Senior Dietitian at Admiralty Medical Centre.

Most Singaporeans enjoy durian and savour them, while some will fork out a large sum of money just to purchase them. When I close my eyes and conjure up the image of a ‘Mao Shan Wang’ otherwise known as the ‘King’ – a premium breed of durian, my mouth waters.

But reality check – if one is diagnosed with diabetes, does it mean the end of this treat for him?

因疫情的缘故，你是否更多时间在家，并更常下厨呢？当你在超市将美味的包装食品添入购物车时，是否会先查看营养信息表以了解其中的营养成分？你可知道自己每天从这些包装食品中摄入多少盐分和钠吗？