Background: This study is aimed to explore the types of CAM and reasons of using CAM among elderly Malaysians. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 256 conveniently selected elderly Malaysians who were residing in the states of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. A pre-validated interviewadministered questionnaire was used to gath

Fish oils are a rich natural source of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially those of the omega-3 series, mainly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahezanenoic acid (DHA). Looking for natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids, designing new methods and developing better extraction methods for obtaining omega-3 fatty acid and try

Motor vehicle repair and service are common and regular services used by consumers in Malaysia. The high demand for the these services is contributed by the continued increase in the number of registered vehicles and the number of driving licence issued annually. There are also many compliants reported in the Tribunal for Consumer Claims (TCC) in r

Honey has been used as food and medicine by ancient and modern world, and by all traditions and civilisations. Modern medicine has accepted honey as therapeutic agent for diversity of clinical ailments. Honey is a source of important macro and micronutrients, and a rich source of calories. Honey possesses modulating effects on most of risk factors

Overconsumption of a high-energy diet has a negative impact on sperm motility, morphology, vitality and concentration. Hence, this study aims to investigate the effects of honey on sperm parameters of high cholesterol diet-fed rabbits and compare its effects with atorvastatin. Forty-eight male New Zealand white rabbits were assigned into 6 groups:

The Micronesian island of Guam has been an important site for the study of littoral tropical holothurian taxonomy for almost 200 years. Despite substantial attention by both expeditions and resident taxonomists, new records are still regularly added to the fauna, demonstrating the challenge of documenting even such large and well-known animals in a

Over the last few years, many Malaysian workers have spent more hours in the workplace, contributing to sleep-deprived, overworked, and ill-health among employees. Thus, the workplace plays a vital role in operating in a secure, productive, and comfortable working climate. As to improve the future working atmosphere, a smart office for workers, emp

The aims of this present study were to investigate the potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and plaque-reducing activity of Baccaurea angulata (BA) fruit as a new anti-atherogenic plant. Twenty five male rabbits of New Zealand strain used were randomly assigned to five groups. Rabbits were fed either a standard chow diet (group N) or a high-cho

Hyperlipidemia is a common disease affecting 25% of adults in developed nations. Approximately 50% of the middle-aged adult population have been reported to have total cholesterol level above the normal range. Worldwide, the incidence of dyslipidaemia is increasing in both low and high income countries. It is a major risk factor for the prevalence

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