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Let's get physical
News, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 24/09/2014
» Most people want to emerge the winner in any competition. But for Saowanit Kittidamrungsak and her team, there is something more important than winning.
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Hot-season sustenance
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 15/04/2014
» For many people, staying cool in the hot season means taking refuge in air-conditioned rooms or, if they have the means and the leisure, wallowing in jacuzzi pools equipped with massage jets. But when the mercury keeps going up week after week, there’s really no escaping the heat, so eating the types of food that are most suitable for this time of year can keep you feeling refreshed as well as reduce the risk of dehydration.
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Finding a lifeline
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 11/02/2014
» When US scientist and immunologist Dr Anthony Fauci decided to follow his heart, his research resulted in a medical breakthrough that has changed the cause of life of people infected with HIV. His unwavering dedication and contribution to the area of HIV/Aids over three decades has seen him awarded with the 2013 Prince Mahidol Award in the field of medicine.
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Plant foods for a healthier future
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 18/02/2014
» There has been a change for the worse in this country in the lifestyle and dietary patterns of the majority of the population. Adherence to unhealthy eating habits — characterised by excessive consumption of diets high in fat and calories, processed foods and sweets but a lower intake of fruit and vegetables — is a factor that has made many people more susceptible to chronic diseases.
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Boys will be boys
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 14/01/2014
» Unpleasant stories about men's aggression and violence towards their family members continue to surface. And violent behaviour can be assimilated through the family environment as children grow up. Boys who witness or even fall victim to domestic violence tend to use violence to deal with problems.
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Achieving new goals
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 03/02/2014
» Some may think those with special needs have difficulty forming friendships, but it's not true for Sakorn Nohtoa. He is an athlete with intellectual disabilities who will represent Thailand at the Special Olympics Unified Football Cup 2014.
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New Mahidol unit to focus on sensory science
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 10/12/2013
» The scent of freshly baked biscuits or cakes wafting from the kitchen gives us an urge to try some. The sight of a hamburger may cause us to lovingly recall the textures and flavours of the various ingredients and make our mouths water. And first impressions can be negative, too _ the unattractive look of oyster shells and the intensely salty smell of the sea they give off may put off some people and deter them from sampling this delectable shellfish for the first time.
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Reboot and Restore
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 19/07/2013
» If you have a desk job that requires hours and hours of work at a computer, beware of muscle, joint, tendon and nerve problems. This condition, according to Associate Professor Dr Visal Kantaratanakul, director of the Rehabilitation Medicine Center at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital, is medically referred to as musculo-skeleton disorders (MSD). From a pain in the neck, back and shoulders, to constant weakness in the forearms and from finger and hand strains to wrist injury, as well as tight and achy hips and legs, all these symptoms are caused by static positions and prolonged hours spent at a computer.
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No child's play
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 22/07/2013
» When Books for Children Foundation managing director Ruangsak Pinprateep needs a happiness boost, he reads. It reminds him of his childhood and inspires him to reach new heights in his career.
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Carbs and calories
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 27/08/2013
» The recent reports concerning the poor quality of rice from certain local suppliers may have encouraged some people who are worried about food safety to look for alternative sources of carbohydrate.
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