Merdeka weekend at home: a family health checklist before you drive back
A checklist for Merdeka weekend at mum and dad’s — expired meds, first-aid restock, and a free blood pressure check before everyone drives back.
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Always tired or achy after 50? The risk most Malaysians overlook
Feeling worn down and achy after 50 isn’t always “just age.” What’s often behind it, the everyday habits that feed it, and the two numbers worth checking.
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How long can you keep it once it’s opened? Storing medicine at home
The date on the box is before you open it. How long eye drops, syrups, creams, and pills actually last once opened — and where not to keep them.
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Staying steady on your feet after 60: bone strength, balance and the falls nobody talks about
A fall is one of the biggest risks to an older parent’s independence. What weakens bones with age, what actually helps, and when to ask the pharmacist.
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This Parent’s Day, bring mum and dad for a quick health check
Bring mum and dad for a 15-minute walk-in health check this Parent’s Day. Free blood pressure check at Essen Pharmacy, Taman Pelangi — no appointment needed.
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Always catching every cold? What vitamin C and vitamin D actually do
“Boosts immunity” oversells it. What vitamin C and D each really do, why many Malaysians run low on D, and when a supplement is worth it. Ask the pharmacist.
