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Healthy Heart at Work

World Heart Day 2010

"Healthy Heart at Work"

September 26^th marks the 10-year milestone of World Heart Day. It is a very important day indeed, aimed at reminding us about the impact cardiovascular disease (CVD) has on our everyday lives. CVD claims about 17.1 millions lives around the world each year, making it the deadliest health condition worldwide.

According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), cardiovascular diseases were the number one killer in a survey conducted in hospitals, contributing to 16.5% of all deaths in 2008. Numerous new cases of coronary heart diseases can be a heavy burden not only to our healthcare system, but also to the society. Therefore, World Heart Day provides an excellent opportunity to remind each and every one of us to be responsible for our own heart health, and to help us be aware of the risks involved in heart diseases and strokes.

Workplace wellness, with the slogan ‘I work with heart’ is the theme for World Heart Day this year. As we spend most of our time at work, the workplace is ideal to raise awareness on the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and to get heart health messages across. A heart-healthy workplace will benefit both employees and employers by improving health, productivity, as well as reducing medical and absenteeism costs.

With that in mind, the BiO-LiFE team had once again set off to spread heart-healthy messages to employees and staff of DKSH, in a roadshow held recently at their workplace in Petaling Jaya. Many staff participated in the event and enjoyed the activities offered by the Customer Health Advisory team such as bone density scan and eye screening test.

Besides that, many eager beavers also took the opportunity to share their heart-healthy resolutions on heart-shaped stickers pasted on a cut-out board for all to see. “I will not overindulge on Bak Kut Teh”, “I will quit smoking”, “I will exercise more regularly” and “I will not go drinking so often” were some of the resolutions committed by members of the staff. In addition, a product display booth was also set up, offering attractive discounts for the benefits of the staff.

This is certainly a good way to make one aware of the importance of heart health and we advise all workers out there to make a conscious effort in taking care of their health. Remember, ‘I work with heart’!

BiO-LiFE (2010/09)

The Official Launch of BiO-LiFE Tri.e Tocotrienols

The Official Launch of BiO-LiFE Tri.e Tocotrienols

If you have recently been to a pharmacy, you might have noticed a new product,

BiO-LiFE Tri.e Tocotrienols.

It is no secret that vitamin E, which has long been in the pharmacist market, can have several health benefits. However, it is important to realise that the conventional vitamin E consist of the Tocopherol subgroup. Tocotrienol found naturally in palm oil, have been proven to be superior in terms of its health benefits.

In fact, this wholesome natural vitamin E has been shown in several human clinical studies to even reduce cholesterol and atherosclerosis (blockage of arteries leading to heart attacks) and help in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Based on these firm clinical facts, on the 6^th of April 2010, BiO-LiFE in conjunction with Sime Darby held a public press release in Pusat Perubatan UKM (PPUKM). Among the attendees were representatives from both sides, people from the health profession, various media personnel, researchers of Tocotrienols and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

It is in this event that the potential benefits of tocotrienols were discussed, including its role in prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and breast cancer. It is widely accepted that these are two of the biggest killers in the world, and the findings that were shared further shows that natural and holistic therapies do have a place alongside conventional medicine. Dr. Kalanithi Neseratnam and Prof Wan Zurinah, two key researchers in the field of Tocotrienols and vitamin E were on hand to present the hard facts as well as answer any general queries.

To top the event off, samples of the Tocotrienols as well as educational leaflets were presented to all attendees. For those of you who missed out or want to have a look at the product, it can be found in most pharmacies nationwide.

BiO-LiFE (2010/06)