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Gulf Today
3 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Today
Good sleep, exercise vital for better health: Expert
While many are petrified to even think of ageing and some have indulged even in solving the process superficially, a medical specialist from Bangkok has offered five ways to do so. 'Good sleep. Rest is essential for health. Aim for eight hours of sleep each night. Personally, I am in bed at 10pm every day,' said Dr. Tanupol Vurunhagarun. He also said: 'Eat healthily. Obesity and excess fat are harmful. Choose nutritious food for better health. Exercise regularly. Aim for 30 minutes five days a week. Avoid harmful substances. Stay away from pollution and do not smoke. Reduce alcohol in-take. These increase the risk for cancer. Think positive. Healthy mind equals healthy body. Overthinking and stress are unhealthy. Rest more. Worry less.' Numerous times repeated by other healthcare workers and consultants as these have yet been so oftentimes ignored because it involves lifestyle change – at least in the past 10 years – Vurunhagarun stressed the importance of these tips from the recent 'Wellness Hub Thailand: The Future of Global Wellness.' The forum, hosted by the Royal Thai Consulate General in Dubai and attended by healthcare networks across the UAE, is part of the government policy to raise international awareness on the Southeast Asian monarchy, as the place to go to for the holistic approach to over-all health by way of Preventive Medicine. Interviewed ahead, government emissary Vurunhagarun, the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services chief executive officer, clarified that Preventive Medicine is synonymous to Wellness/Lifestyle Medicine. On why wellness matters – compared to those years when medical consultation was the course of action when one's health is at its severest, Vurunhagarun, replied: 'Getting sick costs too much money. Obesity is high anywhere in the world. Diabetes is everywhere. We are now in the Ageing Society. We must keep our elderly healthy. Otherwise the world would go bankrupt. The most recent pandemic also taught us to give premium to our health. Or else, we may face the worst.' Meanwhile on ageing, the United Nations, alongside other international bodies, such as the 38-country Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, into the formulation of policies towards continuous improvements on economic and social well-being around the world, have classified the sexagenarians as the elderly: 'By the late 2070s, the 65-year-old and older are projected to reach 2.2 billion, surpassing the number of children under aged 18.' A decade by now, there would be 265 million senior citizens, with the octogenarians outnumbering infants. On his active participation in the Preventive/Wellness/Lifestyle Medicine campaign, Vurunhagarun who had opted to be in this specialisation 20 years back, as an aftermath of the demise of his grandfather due to lung cancer, when he was a medical student, said: 'Why did the family not learn of it earlier? There must have been early preventive measures.' That led him to enroll at the American Board of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine in Illinois. Moreover, he studied sexual health, weight loss, bariatric procedures, music wellness for de-stressing and mental health, nutrition specialisation for the deceleration of the ageing process, as well as meditation. Vurunhagarun, famous in Thailand as Dr. Amp, the medical social media influencer with two million followers, said that with all the non-communicable diseases continually threatening the socio-economic fabric of practically all countries worldwide, the answer is going back to wise healthy living. 'Before the pandemic, while there were people who took care of their health, many did not care. Wellness Medicine has grown tremendously after COVID19. We now have the technology. We can check everything: memory cell, how much is your deep sleep, the age of your cells, the possibility of cancer,' said Vurunhagarun, adding the health and wellness components of Thailand, namely nature and environment, cuisine, traditional medicine and massage, among others. These, as the Florida-headquartered Global Wellness Institute, the leading non-profit research and educational entity for the wellness industry, noted that as Thailand 'saw a contraction in 2020 due to the pandemic, declining by 31.6 per cent,' a 28.4 per cent rebound growth was noted between 2022 and 2023. Main instigator is wellness tourism which generated $12.34 billion in 2023. Each international medical tourism guest spends $1,735 per trip. Local medical tourist shells out $367.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top Dividend Stocks Including Bangkok Dusit Medical Services
As global markets navigate the complexities of rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainties, U.S. stock indexes are approaching record highs, driven by growth stocks outpacing value shares. In such a dynamic environment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams, with companies like Bangkok Dusit Medical Services exemplifying the attributes investors often seek in reliable dividend-paying stocks. 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Operations: The primary revenue segment for Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited is its hospital operations, generating THB106.99 billion. Dividend Yield: 3% Bangkok Dusit Medical Services faces challenges for dividend investors due to a volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past decade. Despite this, the company's dividends are supported by earnings with a payout ratio of 71.2% and cash flows with an 89.6% cash payout ratio, indicating sustainability in payments. However, its 3% yield is low compared to top Thai dividend payers, and analysts expect significant stock price appreciation from current levels. Navigate through the intricacies of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services with our comprehensive dividend report here. Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Bangkok Dusit Medical Services is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: PTT Public Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the petroleum industry across Thailand and internationally, with a market capitalization of THB885.45 billion. Operations: PTT Public Company Limited's revenue segments include Downstream Petroleum - International Trading at THB2.07 billion, Downstream Petroleum - Petrochemicals and Refining at THB1.38 billion, Downstream Petroleum - Oil and Retail at THB733.67 million, Upstream Petroleum and Natural Gas - Natural Gas at THB602.37 million, New Business and Sustainability (NBS) at THB120.10 million, and Upstream Petroleum and Natural Gas - Petroleum Exploration and Production at THB315.42 million. Dividend Yield: 6.4% PTT's dividends are well-covered, with a 50.2% payout ratio from earnings and 38% from cash flows, suggesting sustainability despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside. However, PTT's dividend yield of 6.4% is modest compared to top Thai payers at 7.58%. Recent board meetings discussed strategic changes and the dissolution of a subsidiary, potentially impacting future financials and dividends. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in PTT's dividend report. The analysis detailed in our PTT valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value. Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Ping An Bank Co., Ltd. offers commercial banking products and services to individuals, corporations, government agencies, institutions, and small businesses both in China and internationally with a market cap of CN¥224.14 billion. Operations: Ping An Bank Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include commercial banking services for individuals, corporations, government agencies, institutions, and small businesses across China and international markets. Dividend Yield: 4.2% Ping An Bank's dividend yield of 4.18% ranks in the top 25% within the CN market, supported by a low payout ratio of 42.9%, indicating sustainable dividends despite historical volatility. The forecasted payout ratio is expected to decrease to 29.8% in three years, further ensuring coverage by earnings. Trading at approximately 29.7% below its estimated fair value suggests potential upside, though investors should consider its unstable dividend track record when assessing reliability. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Ping An Bank stock in this dividend report. In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Ping An Bank is trading behind its estimated value. 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