Dr Dicky Ng

  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...

 June 5, 2026 It is difficult to figure out which is the best diet to keep us in good physical health.   DASH?  Mediterranean? Keto?  Whole Food Plant Based? Vegan? Paleo? Do you agree with the above statement?   Is Fruit Juice good? What about ginseng? Cordicep? Do I need to take these herbal supplement? or are they essential to my longevity and good quality of life? Wah!!! Life is certainly very complex. Even in the field I am pretty good at, I myself have a lot of questions. Today, I want to give you a pointer about this problem of life, kind of toward the root cause and a way of solution.  Harvard History Professor Naomi Oreskes explains here:   One KEY Example: Tobacco Industry     Merchants of Doubt Full Documentary  (in YouTube) How to find the best, right answers for life complex issues become a lot more difficult because of interested parties.  I will say, the root cause is MONEY.  and may be Influence, ...