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Guiding light for Parkinson's sufferers
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/01/2020
» Walking sticks have helped to advance mobility and independence for countless people with physical limitations. A home-grown innovation has brought such advancement to a whole new level, specifically for sufferers of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Sorry state of HIV discrimination
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 29/11/2014
» HIV/Aids is one of the most researched diseases in the world with medical advancements adding more years to the lifespan of sufferers. However, in Thailand, laws are lacking that prevent a job seeker with the disease from being screened out by employers.
Home away from home
Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Visiting a doctor in a hospital can be a nightmare for a child and accompanying family members, and this is particularly true for the Laow sa-ard family. Get’s mother Amwicha Laow sa-ard said her 7-year-old daughter is always stressed when she needs to visit a hospital or a doctor, even refusing to eat or drink.
Kicking the butt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/05/2014
» Smoking cigarettes is addictive and quitting it can be as tough for the mind as for the body. This is especially true for Peechaow Chalernpaison, who smoked for more than 20 years.
Back to basics
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 08/04/2014
» Her job involves hours of continuous computer use, dealing with numbers and heaps of detail, so Sorracha Carmer is often at her desk from early in the morning to late in the afternoon. She has a swivel chair, so can twist and turn around, but is otherwise rooted to her seat, motionless for extended periods of time.
Sweet hazard
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 25/03/2014
» Actor and TV host Kanchai Kamnerdploy understands how bad the situation can be for the whole family when a member is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Introduce yourself to a real lady
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/03/2014
» It has a similar but smaller shape to a sweet green pepper. Inside, it also has tiny, round, white seeds. When sampling this small, long, dark green pod vegetable, it’s tender and slightly sweet. Although lady’s finger, or okra, is a familiar sight in kitchens around the globe, it may be new to novice cooks. And with its texture and appearance, people sometimes feel reluctant to use it.
In the summertime... stay away from heat-related illnesses
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/03/2014
» Schools are closed. Vacations are booked. Summer fashion is all the rage. Summertime is just around the corner.
Take it without a grain of salt
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/03/2014
» The kidneys remove harmful waste and extra water from the blood and produce the hormones necessary to make red blood cells.
Wee problems
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 28/01/2014
» The call of nature was never one of Mallika's top priorities. She didn't want to get out of bed at the middle of the night when she had the urge to pass urine, so she held it in. When she was not comfortable with using a portable toilet during anti-government demonstration campaign, she also held it in. Getting stuck with work in front of her computer, she delayed going to the toilet until noon. Holding her urine simply became a habit.