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Wellness

Understanding those blood test numbers

By Dr KISHEN SIVAKUMAR
Screening tests are an important indicator of not only current disease, but also your future risk of developing certain chronic diseases. — Filepic

Turning 40 is often when many people begin paying closer attention to their health.

Energy levels, exercise recovery time and metabolism may start to change, and many Malaysians undergo their first comprehensive health screening.

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