Healthy habits for World Cup viewing


Watching matches at the mamak is common during the World Cup, but do try to order more healthy food, drink plain water and move around once in a while. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

Every four years, doctors notice the same thing: the FIFA World Cup arrives, and suddenly many of our regular patients look a little more sleep-deprived than usual.

Late-night matches, penalty shootouts, extra snacks, more coffee, less water ... we enjoy the excitement, but our bodies quietly pay the price.

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