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Unhealthy lifestyle is often the root of many chronic diseases and cancer. To prevent diseases and live a long, healthy life, here are 7 healthy habits and practices we can incorporate into our daily lifestyle.

Stress has detrimental effects on your health, both physically and mentally. This includes weakening your body's defence system, making you more vulnerable to illnesses. Read more about keeping good health during stressful times.

Are you getting enough dietary fibre daily? According to Malaysia's Recommended Nutrient Intake, women and men are recommended to consume 25g and 38g of dietary fibre respectively per day. However, Malaysian adults don't meet the recommended needs, with an average of 19.2g dietary fibre intake per day.

Have you been actively lately? Exercise regularly is proven to keep you healthy, improve your mood and is great for your brain health. It helps to keep your mind sharp, improve memory and thinking and delay brain aging. 

Gum diseases are often overlooked. According to Malaysia's National Oral Healthy Survey of Adults, NOHSA (2010), about nine in every ten adults have some form of gum disease. It has surpassed cavities to become the main cause of tooth loss in adults. More than just the appearance, losing your teeth can affect quality of life and lead to many consequences such as ineffective mastication, altered speech and loss of self confidence. Read to learn more about gum disease and how to prevent it.