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Walking after a meal helps keep blood sugar in check
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 21/10/2025
» Dear Doctors: My husband has prediabetes. I read that going for a walk after you eat can help your blood sugar, so I always do that. But my husband says when you sit down again, your blood sugar goes right back up, so what's the point? Is that true? I'm not giving up on him joining me.
More than just condiments
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/10/2025
» Thais have several ways of adding flavour to dishes. Even simple dishes like kai jiao (omelette) and kai dow (fried egg) can be seasoned with condiments like ketchup, chilli sauce, soy or fish sauce.
Designing age-friendly cities
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/10/2025
» 'Over 45% of all districts across the country have already entered a completely aged society. Three districts with the highest ratio of seniors are in Bangkok," said Assoc Prof Niramon Serisakul, director of the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC).
Plant-forward diet can help control blood glucose
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 16/09/2025
» Dear Doctors: I suggest you talk about the benefits of a whole-food, plant-based diet for people with Type 2 diabetes. The results are marvellous, and I think the people with diabetes could be cured.
Squaring the circle
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/07/2025
» Nothing will prepare you for the moment you first lay eyes on chef Bruno Verjus at his Paris restaurant. His eclectic personality is immediately noticeable in his fashion choice, which is much like the cuisine he offers.
Ever-younger patients appearing with kidney stones
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 18/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: Our son had some of the symptoms of appendicitis. His lower right side was aching and he was throwing up. At the emergency room, it turned out that he was passing a kidney stone. He's only 13 years old -- isn't that much too young? How does he stop from getting more?
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.
Black and white reminiscences
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.
Even children can be diagnosed with hypertension
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 12/12/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: My nephew is 12 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension. I was surprised because I didn't realise this could be a problem for kids his age. I don't remember having my blood pressure checked as a kid. What information do you have about this?
Thunderclap headaches could act as warning signs
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 17/10/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am experiencing extreme headaches about 15 minutes after smoking cannabis. It used to happen occasionally, but now it's every time. The migraine, which is very intense, goes away after about 30 minutes. Can you help me understand this?