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    Embracing mental health

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/10/2023

    » Eight out of 10 Thais experienced mental health issues exacerbated by the aftermath of Covid-19, according to a six-month survey conducted before February 2022 by Mintel, a global market research company. Gen Z is the age group that feels loneliest, at 38%, compared to other generations such as millennials (26%) and Gen X (15%).

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    New study indicates tomatoes help with gut health

    Life, Published on 20/12/2022

    » DEAR DOCTORS: I was happy when I saw on the news that tomatoes help your gut microbiome. I love tomatoes, but my wife keeps them out of our diet. She says they're a nightshade plant and thinks they make arthritis worse. I'd like to know more about this new pro-tomato research.

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    Low blood pressure can have negative impact on health

    Life, Published on 08/08/2023

    » DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 97-year-old woman. Sometimes my blood pressure drops, and I faint. It lasts just a few seconds, because as soon as I'm prone, I wake up. I don't have any cardiac issues, and there's no pain. It's just a sudden funny feeling, then I'm out. What might be causing this?

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    Yearly physicals set baseline for health

    Life, Published on 20/06/2023

    » DEAR DOCTORS: I am baffled that what used to be a thorough and comprehensive physical exam is now just a few questions, taking some vital signs and a few blood tests. No checking your eyes, throat, glands or reflexes. No breast exam. Why has this changed? What constitutes a complete physical these days?

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    Research says gut-brain axis plays role in mental health

    Life, Published on 04/04/2023

    » DEAR DOCTORS: I was diagnosed with depression in grad school, and I've been dealing with it ever since. I take medication and see a therapist. It helps, but I still struggle. I read about a new study that says depression has to do with your gut and with what you eat. I'd like to know more about that.

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    Balance is a surprising link to overall health

    Life, Published on 13/09/2022

    » DEAR DOCTORS: What's the deal with that 10-second balance test we're seeing all over the news? It doesn't seem like living longer would come down to being able to stand on one foot. Is there any science behind it, or is it just another meme?

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    Herbs for health

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/08/2022

    » Nam pak sathon is a condiment from the Dan Sai district of Loei province. With a salty flavour, people in Loei replace fish sauce and nam pla ra (fermented fish sauce) with nam pak sathon when making som tam (spicy papaya salad), jaew dam (Isan style sauce) and other Isan dishes. Thus, when TCDC Commons at Seacon Square Srinagarindra held the workshop "Nam Pak Sathon", 15 participants learned about the condiment and how to use it in dishes.

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    Home is where the health is

    Life, Noko, Published on 22/09/2020

    » Even after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, people should continue to make self-care a priority.

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    Take at-home blood pressure readings multiple times

    Life, Published on 16/04/2024

    » DEAR DOCTORS: I want to start checking my blood pressure to see if the high readings my doctor gets are accurate. I read you should always sit still before getting a reading. Is that true? That never happens at my doctor's office.

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    Dark circles can arise from health issues, lifestyle or genetics

    Life, Published on 26/12/2023

    » DEAR DOCTORS: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I'm getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?

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