health & wellness

Urbanites and 4 common Health Issues

Are there elevated health risks for city dwellers? What are you prone to experiencing and how can you lower your risks?

Commuting Stress & How You Can Overcome It

Large crowds and unending traffic jams can make your daily commute the least pleasant part of your day. How can you overcome this?

15 May 2017

Is Living in The City Affecting Your Mental Health? | AIA Malaysia

Could rapid urbanisation be a cause for the uptick in mental health issues Malaysians are facing?

29 October 2018

Managing Your Mental Health in 10 Steps

Find out how mental wellbeing is a result of a balanced mind, body and soul.

17 October 2017

Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease

Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know & How You Can Help

Sandwiches with an Asian Twist | AIA Malaysia

Bored of the ordinary cheese, egg and mayo sandwiches? Add a little Asian fire and flavour with these quick and easy local twists.

What is Ginger Good For?

Powerful and pungent, ginger has its own distinct fiery flavour and an endless list of benefits.

Ingredient of the Month: Garlic

It may be small in size, but it’s big in benefits. Here’s how garlic helps to improve your health.

Eat Healthy, Travel Happy: Vietnam

Do you often eat your way through holidays? Balance feasting with healthy choices, and experience the positive changes eating well brings to your body!

Coconut – A Tropical Super Fruit!

Coconut – the unassuming tropical fruit that packs a punch of health benefits with every single sip!

Sugar, Friend or Foe?

Sirap limau, sambal manis, kuih talam – grew up with these sweet treats? Easily giving in to sugary temptations? Find out how it affects you in the long run.

Eat Healthy, Travel Happy: Thailand

How do you make healthy eating choices while traveling? Opt for these yummy and healthy meal options in Thailand.

Asia’s Secret High-Protein Foods | AIA Malaysia

Think you can only get protein from meat and eggs? Think again!

Localise Your Salad Ingredients!

Love salads, but want to incorporate more Malaysian fruits and vegetables? Here are some local salad ingredients for you to consider.

The Health Factor of Teas

Fancy a cup of tea? We take a look at the origins of this historical beverage and its effects on your health.

6 Reasons Why Asian Cuisine is Good For You

Asian cuisine and cooking help to promote better health and wellbeing. Here’s a few reasons why.

Are Heaty and Cooling Foods a Myth? | AIA Malaysia

What exactly are heaty and cooling foods? Is there science behind this age old belief?

The Truth Behind Carbohydrates’ Bad Rap

One healthy eating “rule” we’ve always been taught is to avoid carbs, especially if you want to lose weight. How much truth is there to this?

The Beginner’s Guide to #MealPrep

Meal prep or meal prepping is the weekly preparation of your future meals.

25 May 2017

From Sahur to Iftar: Healthy Eating Practices for the Fasting Month

During the holy month of Ramadan, Malaysian Muslims have a very narrow window of time to obtain enough energy and nutrients, as they abstain from all food and drink for over 12 hours a day.

23 August 2017

7 Ways to Snack Healthy at Work | AIA Malaysia

Having trouble ditching junk food in the office? Get started and try our simple tips on healthy snacking during work.

17 March 2017

Why You Need to Snack Before & After Your Workout

You could be missing out on some major gains by working out on an empty stomach and not refueling after a workout.

16 January 2017

5 Vital Importance of Breakfast and Simple Breakfast Recipes | AIA Malaysia

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing energy to last you through the morning. What are some other benefits of breakfast?

24 July 2016

6 Power Juices To Boost Your Immunity and Detox Your System | AIA Malaysia

Whether you had one too many nights out and needed a quick juice cleanse, or you need some extra fruit & vegetable goodness in your diet, a glass of juice may be what you need.

13 February 2017

Tips for Maintaining Healthy Waistlines During Festive Seasons

Malaysians and food are pretty much inseparable. Our diverse food culture is made even better with the myriad of festivals that we celebrate throughout the year making it tough sometimes to regulate our well-intentioned plans to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Get Physical: 6 Non-Fitness Bonuses of Exercise

You don’t just get muscle gain from exercising – you get these not-fitness results as well!

No Gym, No Problem: Alternate Ways Of Staying Fit

A gym membership is not the only way to maintain or start a healthy lifestyle. Check out how you can be fit without the gym.

5 Smart Ways to Stay Motivated To Exercise | AIA Malaysia

Another evening rolls around, and you’re contemplating between getting up for a run or continuing your binge watching marathon. You choose to stay in the comforts of your home.

Morning vs Evening Workouts: Which is Better?

Morning workouts vs. evening workouts - which helps you get the most out of your exercise?

01 February 2017

7 Rising Fitness Workouts of 2017 | AIA Malaysia

Have you made the resolution to get fit but dread the same old gym routine? Here are some exciting fitness trends to try in 2017. Aiming for a fit body in 2017? Here are 7 workout trends to try in 2017.

18 January 2017

Wearable Technology: Your New Gym Buddy

Wearable technology and fitness apps and devices meet in the form of fitness bands, designed to improve the quality of your health.

29 August 2017

Outdoor Activities That Put Fun in Exercising

Here are our three recommended outdoor activities that can help burn those calories while refreshing your senses.

17 July 2017

Easy Get Fit Ideas Without Leaving Home

Are you the sort that finds exercise a chore, especially with having to plan, wake up on time, leave work early, pack your gear and brave traffic to get to the gym? Wish you could find workouts to do at home using everyday household appliances? If you answered yes, then check out our list of low and high impact workouts you can do at home – even in your pajamas!

28 January 2019

How To Keep Your Spine Healthy

Backaches are commonly due to aging but this can be avoided if you start taking care of your spine today.

How to Care For Your Vision

Whether it’s behind the wheel, in school, at home or at work, good vision is essential. Don’t take your eyesight for granted. Here’s how to care for your eyes.

16 January 2019

Heal Your Body & Mind With Sleep

While we may not fully understand why we sleep, but we do know that it is essential for our overall well-being. Here’s what happens when our bodies power off every night.

Knowing Your Organs: Mr. Tummy

We often to take our stomach for granted. Being the first stop in our digestive tract, the stomach is vital in keeping our digestive system healthy and happy.

Skin Care 101

The largest organ of your body is also a delicate one. Here’s how to care for your skin and manage common skin conditions.

Creating a Healthy Workplace For Yourself In 5 Steps

How does your workplace environment affect your health and overall well-being?

Losing Your Head? Don't – Hair Loss Is Managable

Hair loss affects both men and women and causes not only physical change but emotional distress, too. Here’s what’s causing hair loss.

ADHD: How to Help Your Child Get Ahead in Life | AIA Malaysia

What exactly is ADHD, and how common is it? And what do you need to know if your child has been diagnosed?

10 Hours of Digital Devices & Its Effects on You

Digital devices are so common in our lives that we may fail to notice the effect they have on our health.

“Why Am I Always Hungry?” Understanding What Your Body is Really Saying

Do hunger pangs come creeping back quickly, despite eating a big meal two hours ago? Your body might be trying to tell you something.

5 Things to do Today for a Healthier Tomorrow

Investing in your health while you are young and able is like investing in your finances early in life: you get a head start to achieving your goals, and the returns are compounded in the future.

26 June 2017

Fact vs Fiction: The Truth Behind Common Health Myths

As children, we’ve all grown up with stories passed down to us by our elders to help us lead better, healthier lives. But just how many of these old wives’ tales bear any factual accuracy? We take a look at some of the common tales we’ve been told and the truth behind them.

20 February 2017

Tips For Your First Trimester of Pregnancy

Congratulations, you're pregnant! Here are some of the changes your body will go through and which signs you should take note of:

Tips For Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy

Welcome to your honeymoon period! Your second trimester from week 13 to week 28 is also known as the most comfortable stage in your pregnancy. Most symptoms from the first trimester would have disappeared at this time.

18 March 2017

Tips For Your Newborn

After 37 to 42 weeks of harboring a new life, you are ready to meet the baby growing inside you. It's a time of healing for your body and of learning and growing with baby. This phase starts from the moment of birth to the time baby is three months old.

6 Healthy Habits to Prevent Hypertension | AIA Malaysia

With easy access to tasty treats, fancy dessert places, coffee houses and the added stress factor of working long hours, it is easy to fall into an unhealthy lifestyle. Every little uninformed choice may lead toward the development of a very silent illness, hypertension.

28 January 2017

Kidney Failure: Symptoms, Causes & Ways to Prevent | AIA Malaysia

As your kidney’s primary function is to filter blood, they are affected by the state of your blood and its contents. Most kidney failures are caused by damage to the blood vessels in the kidney. Among the factors that may damage the blood vessels are:

16 October 2017

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | AIA Malaysia

Your stomach discomfort or bloating after a heavy meal could be more than just gas – it could be a medical condition.

10 January 2017

Quit Smoking: 8 Things You Can Do to Stop

Quitting your smoking habit takes more than your desire to stop, it also requires support from your community. Succeed in your quest to stop smoking. Here are 8 steps to help you stop your cigarette habit.

15 June 2017

Cervical Cancer: What You Need To Know | AIA Malaysia

Cervical cancer affects women of all ages in Malaysia. How does HPV vaccination, PAP smear and regular check-ups work in early detection and prevention?

Breast Cancer | AIA Malaysia

Cancer is a disease that doesn’t discriminate. According to Cancer Research Malaysia if you picked 19 women at random, chances are one person in the group will develop breast cancer at some point in their life.

16 November 2017

Amazing Sleep Tips To Keep You Productive All Day | AIA Malaysia

Meet Diandra, a 28-year old manager working for a consulting firm, mother to two cats and only sees her friends during birthdays.

30 October 2017

Skinny Jeans & Testicular Cancer

One in ten men reports discomfort when wearing skinny jeans. Is there a clear link between this experience and the occurrence of testicular cancer?

Ask a Doc: A Deeper Look Into Waking Up Tired All The Time

Eight hours of sleep and still waking up tired and groggy all the time? Find out what the doctor has to say.