Dr Dicky Ng

 July 17, 2026   Are you less happy than you were 10 years ago?  15 years ago?  Apparently, if you live in a higher income country, it is more likely that your happiness feeling is less now than previously.  Why?  It is the problem with The Pursuit of Pleasure, and avoidance of Pain.  With Digital Media Marketing, we are exposed to tons of reminders to seek Pleasure, whether through our mouth or our mind, but if you observe carefully (just using a current catch word - mindfully), you should be able to observe that your enjoyment of the same thing is getting less (whether it be ice cream, or tiktok, or Gaming or whatever). Compulsive over Consumption is the problem, a stage before we declare ADDICTION.  What is a derangement from the original design?  It is the over stimulation of DOPAMINE. What is the solution?  Dopamine Fasting.This 10 min YouTube is worth your time. Please watch.  

 July 10, 2026 Digital Overload         is  mental exhaustion and cognitive fatigue caused by constant screen time, endless notifications, and information . It overtaxes the brain's limited bandwidth, leading to poor focus, anxiety, and burnout.  The younger ones are more susceptible, especially when they are born with the new baby sitters/gadgets in their hands.  The Rapid Rise in Mental Health Issues among youth, young adults has a root cause in this.  Some possible solutions: Tame Notifications & Apps: Turn off push alerts for all non-essential apps. If you find yourself mindlessly opening apps, hide them in folders or use built-in app limiters.   Time Blocking for Work: Rather than constantly checking emails and chats, process them in designated batches (e.g., morning, noon, and end of day). Use "Focus" or "Do Not Disturb" features to protect your deep work periods.   Establish Physical Barriers: Charge your phone ou...

 July 3, 2026   The Pain of The SOUL.   If you are keen about learning on how to take care of the pain of your sole, come and join us in tomorrow walk, Time, venue indicated in the poster below.     If it is on your SOUL, read on, may be joining our walk can help too. But what else can help?  Here are five quick self-care tips to ease your soul's pain Name the feeling : Label your exact emotion to lower its intensity. Use 3-3-3 grounding : Name three things you see, hear, and touch. Move your body : Walk or stretch to release trapped physical tension. Speak with kindness : Treat yourself like a friend in pain. Take a break : Watch a comedy to pause heavy thoughts.   If you have loss of sleep, appetite, challenge to get out of bed in the morning, may be it is time  1 to talk to someone who cares,  2 phone help line ie Befrienders Penang 04 2910100 (3 pm to 12 am).  Sneham 1 800 22 5757 (24 hours). More here  phone line , 3 ...

  June 26, 2026 Facts with Hope - Helping Others   Why Helping Others Is Secretly Your Best Health Hack When you give a helping hand, you are actually giving your body a massive health boost. Science shows that being kind triggers your brain to release "feel-good" chemicals like oxytocin and endorphins. This natural chemical shift instantly lowers your stress levels, cuts down your blood pressure, and gives you a deep sense of belonging. The powerful link between kindness and a healthy body comes down to a few simple facts: Less Stress: Helping people cuts down your stress hormones and pumps up happy brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin . Better Body Health: This happy chemical mix fights off dangerous inflammation, lowers your blood pressure, and can even help you live a longer life . Closer Friendships: Volunteering keeps you active, beats back loneliness, and connects you with a supportive, caring community. To discover more about the amazing body science behind...

 June 19, 2026    Which color is better?  For Clarity, I would put the question above into at least 2 parts For taste, I like the Red Dragon Fruit better.  Indeed it has higher sugar content.  Which also translate to, if you have blood sugar issue, you might want to limit the quantity to 1 serving each time.  So, white species of dragon fruit is better for those with some blood sugar issue.  It also contacts less calorie, which translate to better for weight reduction. Then, why Red Dragon fruit?  Well, for one, I said in the beginning, I like it better, because it tastes sweeter. Besides, it contains better level of antioxident. The Red Color is   Betalains (Betacyanins), giving  the fruit its vibrant color. They are potent antioxidants linked to reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) and inflammation.  Other antioxidents in the fruit include: Flavonoids: A diverse group of antioxidants associated with improved brain health and ...

    June 13, 2026   “Towards Zero Dengue Deaths:  Science, Strategy, and Solidarity.”      Dengue is coming back.  What can you do about it?   June 15 is ASEAN Dengue Day. Do something to prevent Dengue. Collectively, we can keep the environment clean. Individually, we should really take Dengue Vaccine. Read about it here    In case you get dengue, should you take Papaya Leaves Juice?  Watch the short video and decide for yourself: Anyway if you are suffering from dengue attack and have any of the followings: 1. Severe abdominal pain 2. Persistent vomiting 3. Bleeding * Nose bleed * Gum bleed * Vomiting blood * Black stools * Heavy menstrual bleeding 4. Extreme tiredness, restlessness, confusion, or drowsiness 5. Cold, clammy hands or feet 6. Breathlessness or difficulty breathing 7. Reduced urine output 8. Dizziness or fainting 9. Swelling of the abdomen or difficulty lying flat, which may suggest flui...