Health - This Quarterly

September 1, 2023
1 minute read

Did you know that diabetes is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults? One major eye problem in people with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, which occurs when diabetes weakens or damages blood vessels in the eye. Particularly susceptible are those who have had diabetes for many years, ...

Protecting Your Hearing & Voice

August 1, 2023
2 minutes read

As humans age, muscles atrophy, eyesight deteriorates and hair turns grey. Similarly, deterioration of hearing “hair cells” (nerve endings) will cause hearing loss as we age. Generally, above age 60, one decibel (or about 1%) of hearing is lost every year, starting with the high-frequency range....

Debunking Common Health Myths

July 1, 2023
1 minute read

Myth: Dry skin causes wrinkles Fact: Dry skin does not cause wrinkles but sun damage and smoking do; so slap on that sunscreen and ditch the cigarettes. If you are very dehydrated, however, your skin will appear more wrinkled, so use a moisturiser to help smooth away some lines. Myth: Sleepin...

Ageing: Hearing Loss, Snoring & Swallowing Problems

June 1, 2023
2 minutes read

As humans age, our muscles atrophy, our eyesight deteriorate and our hair turn grey. Similarly, the deterioration of hearing “hair cells” (nerve endings) will cause hearing loss as we age. Generally, above age 60, one decibel (or about 1%) of hearing is lost every year, starting with the high fr...

The Little We Know Of Pain

May 10, 2023
1 minute read

Pain is a sensation that we are all familiar with and the less of it we experience, the happier we’ll be. But pain exists for a reason. It is the body’s alarm mechanism to alert us that something has gone wrong and immediate attention is needed. With better quality of life and medical care, ...

Age Conscious

April 5, 2023
1 minute read

There is a popular saying that 50 is the new 30. While it is not immediately clear what this means, the message is unmistakable. Today’s healthy 50-year-old has a lifetime ahead, much like the healthy 30-year-old did in the past. Many celebrate this reality, because reaching 50 comes with life exp...

Addressing Dry Eyes

March 6, 2023
1 minute read

Dry eyes occur when tear production is insufficient for adequate lubrication. It may be due to ageing, chronic contact lens wear, prolonged computer use, post-LASIK procedure, or environmental factors such as being in dry windy or air-conditioned areas. Symptoms of dry eyes are tearing, stinging...

Diabetes During Pregnancy

February 3, 2023
1 minute read

Did you know? In Singapore, one in five pregnancies – that is more than 6,000 women each year – is affected by gestational diabetes. This figure is high by international standards – according to the international Diabetes Federation, only one in seven births is affected by gestational diabetes...

Meditate Your Life Around

January 3, 2023
2 minutes read

There are often misconceptions about what is meditation. Some believe that one must go into deep sleep or will levitate when you start meditating. Contrary to such beliefs, meditation is not about obtaining super powers; rather, it is to “tame the mind”. The word stems from the Latin name medita...

Preparing for Parenthood

November 30, 2022
1 minute read

Parenthood is one of the most challenging yet fulfilling roles anyone can undertake. Preparing yourself allows you to enjoy the process and evolve with the changes that a baby will bring. Emotional Preparation Talk to your partner about your expectations and practical issues such as financia...

I Can’t Eat That

November 1, 2022
2 minutes read

Are you really allergic to certain foods or just being a paranoid dinner guest? Knowing your status could save your life, so read on and be enlightened. Tragedies involving food allergies have been in the news these past few years. In 2012, a 20-year-old Canadian woman died allegedly after b...

Woes of the Weekend Warrior

October 3, 2022
3 minutes read

Whether you are a weekend warrior or much more serious about exercise, knowledge of these five sports-related injuries can help you understand and mitigate their risks and stay in better shape for longer. HAMSTRING PULL A hamstring pull can occur in sports such as football, volleyball, golf, t...