Even though children and most adults tend to enjoy the celebrations that come along with the holiday season, for many, it’s a time of increased stress, depression, and even illness. This phenomenon can be caused by a number of factors. Below, we’ll take a look at a few of these holiday joy-thieves and offer some practical tips for overcoming them.

Scientists report that the strength of your immune system—at least 70% of which is located in your gut—relies on the makeup of your intestinal bacteria.^1,2

Put differently, the estimated 100 trillion bacteria living in your gut are the human equivalent of an environmental ecosystem. And like global ecosystems, our personal microbe population is losing its diversity—and threatening our health as a result.³

For years, scientists believed brain shrinkage was inevitable and irreversible.

Cutting-edge research has shown that brain cells can regenerate.

An amino acid called taurine plays an important role in creating new brain cells.

Our Pharmacist Mr Lim Eng Teck joining Dr Le Hoang Lan to celebrate Medilas Anti-aging & Aesthetics Clinic 3^rd Anniversary in a Gala Dinner

Our Pharmacist Mr Lim Eng Teck and Customer Service Manager Ms Geraldine Lee sharing about Life Extension’s products and therapies with Life Extension enthusiasts.

Haze is an annual occurrence in Singapore. It is caused by winds bringing in tiny particles of ash from the raging forest fires in neighbouring Sumatra, Indonesia.

To minimize the detrimental effects of haze on your health, here are some ways you can help yourself and your family stay healthy:

Bromelain is an enzyme extracted from pineapples. It’s often used as a digestive aid to improve the breakdown of protein (and also as a meat tenderizer).

Pineapples have had a long history of use in traditional medicine, leading to the modern investigation of bromelain as a potential treatment for a number of conditions.

Scientists in Japan have made an important discovery that could revolutionize treatment for people suffering from dry eye syndrome.

Researchers found that an extract from the South American maqui berry can mitigate an underlying factor in dry eye syndrome—leading to significant improvements in symptomsand quality of life.

Our pharmacist Mr Lim Eng Teck joining Dr Herti and Dr Ian Lee of the clinic to talk about the role of nutrients in Optimum Health and Anti-aging Solutions

Thinking about becoming pregnant—that's wonderful! Here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare to conceive:

Preconception…

There's a lot you can do right now to prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy sometime in the future. Paying attention to good nutrition while you're trying to conceive is a great idea. Nourishing your body with care can help support your baby's health right from the moment of conception.

Organic food can be expensive. With living expenses through the roof, few people want to pay double or triple for their favorite foods. As a result, many health-conscious people eat organic selectively, focusing on specific foods.

And according to a new study, these efforts appear to be worthwhile. Eating organically – even occasionally – can help reduce your toxic burden.

The results were published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

Few people realize that the intestinal tract has its own nervous system that communicates directly with the brain. Because of this unique nervous system,^1-3 people with irritable bowel syndrome often have intensified responses to abdominal distension or movement that can result in the brain receiving distressingly strong pain signals.^4-6

Nearly 20% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, a chronic disorder that causes painful symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.^7-10

Trying to get the most nutrition out of your food? That’s a really good idea in this day and age.

Below, we’ll explain 10 simple ways so that you can squeeze more nutrients from common food items that are already in your kitchen and diet.

And don’t worry – none of these “food hacks” require hours of work or an advanced science degree. They’re just simple, research-based tips that just about anyone can implement at home. Ready?

So much confusion exists about the health benefits of coffee. While many avoid it entirely, others simply can’t live without it.

The truth is, most current research paints a pretty positive picture for coffee drinkers, especially when considering the results of this latest study.

Scientists from Korea recently found that coffee drinking may help to prevent arterial disease. The results were published in the journal Heart.