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Lumphini Park: where cats and nature bring joy to Bangkokian hearts
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 19/12/2025
» Step into the heart of Bangkok and discover a hidden paradise where nature and feline charm collide. Lumphini Park isn’t just a century-old green escape — it’s home to more than 50 adorable stray cats that have captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Ready for some purr-fect therapy? Let’s explore!
Exercise can improve cognition in older adults
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 29/07/2025
» Dear Doctors: I am 82 years old, and I have tested negative for Alzheimer's disease. But I do have some cognitive dysfunction. Can this be slowed? I exercise 30 minutes a day. In addition to that, I walk at least 1 mile. I also bicycle vigorously for two six-minute periods a day. Do you think this is helping?
333 rule is helpful during boats of anxiety
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 17/06/2025
» Dear Doctors: I am beginning to have problems with anxiety, and recently I had trouble catching my breath. My sister says that's one of the things that happens in a panic attack. She talked to me about the "333 rule", and I wonder if you think it can help?
Helpful lifestyle changes for the gut microbiome
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just moved to a new city for a job. It has been overwhelming, and my diet and workouts went off the rails. Then I got sick and had to take antibiotics. I can tell that my gut microbiome is messed up. What's the best way to heal it? I'd rather not take probiotics.
Water exercises are good for people with Parkinson's disease
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 12/09/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise -- especially swimming -- can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer and is afraid to try now. Why are people with Parkinson's advised to swim? Are there any drawbacks?
Flying the rainbow flag, loud and proud
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 31/05/2023
» The spirit of Pride Month is about to unfold in every corner of Bangkok, inviting people of all stripes to join hands and hearts in embracing the spectrum of human diversity.
Time of day may make small difference in workout results, study says
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 29/11/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I'm a 33-year-old woman in good health. The problem is that I got into some bad habits during the pandemic and gained weight. I'm back on track with diet, and now I am adding exercise. I remember reading that the time of day that women exercise makes a difference. Is that true?
How many calories does running burn? Factors to consider
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/11/2022
» The amount of calories you burn by running is a near-impossible number to calculate as so many variables change the outcome.
New study suggests resistance training helps sleep
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 05/04/2022
» DEAR DOCTORS: I sometimes have trouble sleeping. I've tried running, which helps with stress, but not with sleep. My husband says he just heard on the news that weightlifting is supposed to be good for sleep. Do you know if this is true?
Prevention is the best medicine
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/01/2022
» In the late 1980s, a US study at the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) in Minnesota showed that many elderly people did not display symptoms of Alzheimer's due to their lifestyle. Nuns at SSND were physically active and even those in wheelchairs still exercised. After going through journals written by nuns, the study found that those who used more complicated sentences in their writing had a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's.