Dr Dicky Ng

    April 24, 2026    I prefer Outdoor exercise. But, first, let me say the advantages of the indoor one. 1 Weather proof. Yes, Rainy or very hot days are both deterrent for a good workout. 2 Safety.  Recently, a friend (see https://www.runforgold.my/ news) was running along the east west highway     with a supporting group of friends, one of them was hit by a car, suffered serious fractures, requiring emergency surgery.  3 Accessibility/Convenience.  Many of my clients work late, and it likely is a lot more convenient for one to exercise indoor, whether it is just a treadmill at home, or a cross trainer in the condo gym. 4 Exposure to dust, pest in the outdoor can be an issue. Lately with hot and rainy weather, in my regular hiking trails, I have been experiencing quite a bit of mosquito bites. The Good of Outdoor physical Activities  1 Nature can help stimulate our neural system/brain.  Additional ability relieve stress by p...

  April 17, 2026   I like to meet Positive People.  Do you?   How can we become more positive?   One way psychologists encourage us to do is to do Gratitude Journaling . (Simply record in a book or a file electronically, what you are grateful for, regularly). Gratitude journaling   boosts mental and physical health by shifting focus from negativity to positive life aspects, resulting in increased happiness, reduced anxiety, improved sleep, and lower blood pressure . Regularly writing down what you are thankful for cultivates resilience, strengthens social bonds, and improves self-esteem .   How to Practice   Consistently writing down just a few things you are thankful for each day—or even once a week—can trigger these positive shifts, with some research showing improvements in well-being after just one or two weeks  . Listen more about it HERE .  How to start writing a gratitude journal. Try it. 

 April 10, 2026      Last Week, I wrote about health.  So, may be I should define science, at least in the context of the above poster.       It is tricky in this day and age to navigate the so called health science world.  Here are some pointers for you. Navigating the explosion of health messages in the media requires a critical and steady approach. Here are 5 salient points to help you: Verify Source Credibility : Prioritize information from accredited institutions (such as the WHO, NIH, or medical journals) over viral posts or social media influencers who lack a medical background. Beware of "Clickbait" Headlines : Be cautious of claims that sound too good to be true, such as "miracle cures" or "results in 24 hours." Science is typically evolutionary and rarely offers sudden, drastic solutions. Understand Context vs. Generalization : A specific diet or routine might work for an athlete but isn't necessarily right for you. Always...

  April 3, 2026    I agree that Health is not just absence of disease. But, if we define health as what WHO did in 1948, I have fallen into incomplete stage of wellbeing in some part of physical, in my today measure - sarcopenia.  I would like to suggest we take health at different stages of life as   living a full and abundant life, free as much as possible from the burden of disease—it’s about living more .  . It is a dynamic resource for everyday life, encompassing emotional resilience, nutritional balance, and meaningful social connections to help individuals adapt and thrive.   There are many influences on our health: behavioural, environmental, socioeconomic, genetic and social.  Let me try to focus on these five pillars to manage aging and prevent chronic disease as I age: Metabolic Health: Managing blood sugar and heart health. (my forte) Strength & Mobility: Preserving muscle mass and joint function.(my Achilles - the ...