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Stroke

Stroke, or brain attack, is a cardiovascular disorder that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen to the brain bursts or becomes blocked. Once deprived of oxygen, the nerve cells in the brain cannot function and begin to die, thus …

Heart Attack

Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle does not get enough blood due to a blocked artery caused by atherosclerosis. Part of the heart muscle dies in the process due to oxygen deprivation, giving …

Coronary Heart Disease and Angina

Coronary heart disease or coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in many industrialised countries. It arises from the narrowing of the coronary arteries, resulting in reduced blood flow and thus oxygen supply to the heart …

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disorder and affects millions worldwide. The condition increases with age. It is very unusual in people below 30 years old but affects as many as 1 in 20 (i.e. 5%) people …

Atherothrombosis

Atherothrombosis (AT) is a complication of atherosclerosis and a silent killer that causes heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease. Causes High blood pressure, cholesterol and obesity are risk factors of AT. AT starts when deposits such as cholesterol build …

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease in which arteries harden and narrow and their walls to lose elasticity due to the accumulation of fatty deposits. In patients with this condition, cholesterol, fats, calcium and fibrin (clotting factors in the blood) build …

Circle of Prosperity

Recipe contributed by Chef Siang, Co-Founder and Culinary Director of 3 EMBERS Serves: 2 Time: 45 minutes Ingredients Aburi Scallop Scallop, 200g Avocado, 1 Olive oil, 10ml Lemon juice, 5ml Vine/Cherry Tomato, 35g Lower in sodium salt, To taste Tabasco, …

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