Vitaking2 - Ingredients and Benefits

 Shuang Hor launched Vitaking in 2007. Driven by a spirit of innovation to continuously improve and deliver better products, Shuang Hor launched Vitaking2 (March 2025 in Malaysia and May 2025 in Singapore), with an upgraded formula. Vitaking2 retains the essence of the original Vitaking, with the inclusion of additional nutrients for enhanced protection.Role of Collagen and CalciumAs we age, our skin loses its elasticity and...

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What's that Creaking Sound on your Joint?

Crepitus - that's the word for the noise coming out from your knee joints or when you crack your knuckles. It describes any grinding, creaking, cracking, grating, crunching or popping sounds that occur when moving a joint. Crepitus is caused by tiny gas bubbles that form and then collapse within the joints.It's a normal occurrence, especially when one ages. But if it's coupled with consistent pain or swelling, then you may have an injury...

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Sub-health: Between Good Health and Illness

There is a grey area between being healthy and being sick, called "sub-health". This is a state of low quality health, where usually no abnormalities are detected by medical equipment, but the person feels:frequent fatiguedifficulty sleepingeasily catching a coldeasily tensed, stressed or anxiousregular sore throatpoor appetite.According to a global survey, 5% of population is truly healthy20% is diagnosed with a disease75% is in-between,...

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Exclusive: Strengthening Our Defence Against Cancer

In December 2024, Shuang Hor has organised a seminar on how to strengthen our defence against cancer. The esteemed speaker is Ms Yi-Syuan Tsai, a Dietitian with Double Crane Group in Taiwan. Below are the credentials of Ms Tsai: Bachelor of Science, National Taiwan Normal University, Department of NutritionProfessional and Technical Senior Examination for DietitiansCertified Sports Nutrition Specialist Taiwan Society for Sports NutritionSpecialist...

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7 Tips to Live a Happier Life

With 2024 drawing to a close, I like to share some tips that can help you start 2025 on a positive footing.Here are 7 suggestions to increase your energy and live a happier, healthier and more productive life:1. Think good thoughts for othersMaintain eye contact with a stranger and smile, while thinking "I wish you well". This positive act keeps you from making a judgment of that person, which can cause you to place the judgment on yourself....

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Gout and Heart Attacks / Strokes

Gout is a type of arthritis where small crystals form inside and around the joints, causing sudden attacks of severe pain and swelling. The condition is more common in men over 30 and women after menopause.A study examined whether there's a link between gout flares and heart attacks / strokes. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, examined electronic health records of more than 62,000 patients with gout...

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Hyaluronic Injections Not Useful for Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is the deterioration of the cartilage in knee joints, leading to pain and difficulty walking. Injections of hyaluronic acid have been prescribed since the 1970s to treat this problem. Hyaluronic acid, a gel-like substance, is injected into the joint aiming to lubricate movement and decrease pain. The treatment is known as viscosupplementation.A meta-analysis published in The BMJ looked at 169 previous trials that compared...

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